Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Filled with zerbert-able bellies of various shapes and sizes, this affirming board book is based on a popular song by TikTok performer Mother Moon (Grandma's Breath). As the pages celebrate many different kinds of human bellies, they simultaneously model a wealth of loving connections between children and adults. Collage-like illustrations by Giles (When Isaac Hears the Rain), which portray individuals with various body types and skin tones, are set against radiant-hued, textured backgrounds. The opening pages ("Big belly,/ little belly") show a child snuggling the rounded stomach of a bald, bearded adult. A page turn later ("round belly,/ flat"), two grown-ups with different physiques encircle a child delighted by belly tickles. Kids also dance, attempt yoga, and swing from an adult's arms, exhilarated to be in the company of someone who loves them, and likes "whatever kind of belly... you've got!" The text, set in bold block type, lends a feel of joyful proclamation to this body-neutral tune. A QR code on the back cover links to the author performing the song. Ages up to 3. Illustrator's agent: Chambers-Black. Andrea Brown Literary. (July)
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Toddler-PreS--Parents and babies of all shapes, sizes, and colors comfortably rejoice in their bodies as they dance, wiggle, and jiggle along with the simple, descriptive lyrics of the TikTok sensation's viral sing-along song. Colorful backdrops accompany the catchy rhymes written in celebration of all types of bodies. It is never too early to develop an appreciation for the unique gift of one's own body, and the short, catchy lyrics could make for a celebratory musical story hour. VERDICT An easy purchase to add to the board book shelves.--Jessica Marie
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Review by Horn Book Review
This jaunty rhyme celebrates bellies big and little, round and flat. The verse's buoyant joy is echoed in Giles's bold collages with a cut-paper look. The book anticipates young listeners' responses with a double-page spread near the end featuring a tot exclaiming "AGAIN!" On the final spread, the entire verse is repeated as an encore. The text can be sung to a tune by YouTuber Mother Moon, accessible by scanning the QR code on the back cover. From the same team, Showing I Love You honors familial bonds. For more body positivity, look for My Body and Me: My First Body Positivity Book (Soaring Kite) by Ceece Kelley, illustrated by Betania Zacarias. (c) Copyright 2025. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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