Books About Body Images

The Best Body Images Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about body images? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Body Images

Light Enough to Float
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2024

Light Enough to Float

A teen battles an eating disorder in a treatment facility, seeking control and self-love.

352 pages· 22,779 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 973 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Evie, a teenager grappling with an eating disorder, enters an inpatient facility where her days are filled with therapy and calorie counting. As winter progresses, she confronts her fears and learns to embrace herself, aided by caregivers and fellow patients. Will Evie find the strength to reclaim her life and self-worth amidst the struggle for control and belonging?
Garvey's Choice
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Garvey's Choice

A boy finds his voice in music, bridging the gap with his father.

128 pages· 4,979 words· Est. 42 min read
4.0 Goodreads · 4,972 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Garvey struggles with his father's athletic expectations, finding solace in food and books. Bullied and lonely, his life takes a turn when he joins the school chorus. As Garvey discovers his musical talent, he begins to accept himself and connects with his father through the universal language of music. Will Garvey's newfound passion help him bridge the gap with his father and find his true self?
Bunheads
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2011

Bunheads

A young ballerina must choose between the stage she's devoted to and a life beyond it.

320 pages· 65,967 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 7,298 ratings
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Summary: Nineteen-year-old Hannah Ward dances with the elite Manhattan Ballet, juggling grueling rehearsals, dazzling performances and backstage rivalries. When she meets Jacob, a spontaneous musician, she begins to see a world outside the theater. Hannah must decide whether to keep competing for a soloist spot or to strike out on her own. The author danced with New York City Ballet.