Books About Body Image · 22 titles considered

The Best Body Image Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about body image? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Dumplin'
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Body Image

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2015

Dumplin'

By Julie Murphy · Book #1 in the Dumplin' series

A girl enters a beauty pageant to reclaim her confidence and challenge societal norms.

400 pages· 85,258 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 92,719 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Junior High Drama

Middle school drama unfolds with secrets, parties, and self-discovery. Can they survive?

240 pages· 2,289 words· Est. 26 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,413 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Taking Up Space

A young athlete battles self-doubt and family struggles while discovering true self-worth.

272 pages· 53,343 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 914 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A Work in Progress

A boy battles self-image and self-acceptance in a world of thin peers.

368 pages· 15,410 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,869 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Prettiest

Three girls unite to dismantle a sexist online list ranking their looks.

320 pages· 51,607 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,915 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Estrella de mar

Ellie battles fat-shaming and finds freedom in water, seeking to embrace her true self.

272 pages· 27,086 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 37,660 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012

I Need a New Butt!

A young boy discovers his butt has a crack and explores various options for a new one.

32 pages· 353 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,325 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1981

Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade

A class must confront their biases when money goes missing.

144 pages· 26,588 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 12,001 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2019

What I Like About Me

A teen enters a beauty pageant to reclaim her confidence and find her place in the spotlight.

304 pages· 52,387 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,474 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Once Upon a Messy Whisker

What if Babymouse's wildest dreams could come true?

224 pages· 3,039 words· Est. 34 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 252 ratings
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Body Image Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about body image for developing and independent readers.

Horse Trouble

Ages 8–12 · 2021

Can Kate overcome life's hurdles and stay in the saddle?

Planet Middle School

Ages 8–12 · 2011

Joy's world shifts as friendships change and a mysterious crush emerges. What will she do to capture his attention?

Deenie

Ages 10–14 · 1973

A scoliosis diagnosis shatters Deenie's dreams, forcing her to confront a new reality.

Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging

Ages 13–+ · 1999

A chaotic year of boy-stalking, eyebrow mishaps, and a wildcat-sized cat.

Mates, Dates, and Chocolate Cheats

Ages 12–15 · 2005

Struggling with self-image, a teen's quest for weight loss risks overshadowing her true worth and budding opportunities.

Holding Up the Universe

Ages 14–+ · 2016

Two teens, each hiding secrets, find unexpected connection in a high school game gone wrong.

Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality

Ages 12–+ · 2013

A girl tired of being overlooked enters the beauty game to change her fate.

Husky

Ages 10–14 · 2015

A boy grapples with identity and change during a challenging summer.

Ballet Bullies

Ages 8–11 · 2009

A dancer doubts herself, but a surprising opportunity awaits.

Halfway to Perfect
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Halfway to Perfect

Ages 7–9 · 2012

Dyamonde helps a friend overcome self-doubt and embrace self-acceptance amid peer pressure.

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