Body Beautiful - by Susan Verde (Hardcover)

About the Book

A celebration of the beauty, strength, and uniqueness of our bodies, highlighting their connection to nature, history, and personal growth.

Book Synopsis

From award-winning creators Susan Verde and Steph Littlebird comes an empowering celebration of the strength, diversity, worthiness, and beauty of our bodies.

Did you know your body is beautiful?

And not only is it beautiful--it is also unique, miraculous, wise, worthy, and 100% your own.

New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde (the I Am series) and acclaimed illustrator Steph Littlebird (My Powerful Hair) team up to celebrate all of the beautiful things our bodies can be and do: from mirroring the wonders in nature and carrying the stories of our ancestors, to speaking up for what they need, growing, dancing and more!

With an empowering, lyrical text and bold, vibrant illustrations, Body Beautiful feels like a hug for every body.

Review Quotes

"Verde implores readers to listen to their bodies while staying active to the best of their abilities. Her melodious text combines with Littlebird's vibrant artwork for a joyous read-aloud. Respectful, empathetic, and exuberant."-- "Kirkus Review"

About the Author

Susan Verde is the bestselling author of I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Human, I Am Love, I Am One, I Am Courage, I Am Me, Who I Am, I Am We, and The Museum, all illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, as well as: Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note, cowritten with Courtney Sheinmel and illustrated by Heather Ross; the Sensing Your World series, illustrated by Juliana Perdomo; the Feel-Good Fairy Tales books, illustrated by Jay Fleck; and Rock 'n' Roll Soul, illustrated by Matthew Cordell. She teaches yoga and mindfulness to children and lives with her three children in East Hampton, New York. Steph Littlebird is an Indigenous artist, writer, curator, and a member of Oregon's Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She is the award-winning illustrator of the picture book My Powerful Hair, written by Carole Lindstrom, and the chapter book The Summer of the Bone Horses, written by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve. She currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.