- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Annick Press; 20th Anniversary Edition edition (Aug 15 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 155451049X
- ISBN-13: 978-1554510498
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 8.4 x 0.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 91 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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#28,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #39 in Books > Children's Books > Issues > Hygiene
- #90 in Books > Science > Biological Sciences > Anatomy
- #100 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health
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From School Library Journal
PreS The shock value of this title is largely undeserved. The book is actually an introduction to the parts of the body for young children. A page or two is devoted to each feature, which is displayed in a number of ways. ``Noses,'' for example, shows runny noses, itchy noses, blowing noses, and advises, ``Don't pick your nose.'' Slightly stiff illustrations show children and adults in everyday situations with accompanying descriptive phrases``Pushing arms,'' ``Yummy toes,'' etc. The organization of the text is somewhat illogical, with shoulders followed by belly buttons and nipples followed by arms. There are relatively few ``bare naked'' bodies, all belonging to babies or small children. Genitals are clearly displayed; a bathtime scene makes a comfortably natural setting. Although the artwork is mediocre, the concept is well done. This approach is a good one for older toddlers and preschoolers who are becoming aware of others' bodies as well as their own; it has the added bonus of descriptive adjectives which are useful for vocabulary building. Sally Kilroy's Babies' Bodies (Four Winds, 1984) is aimed at a younger audience and is less detailed. Lucy Young Clem, Evansville-Vanderburgh County Public Library, Ind.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The concept is well done. This approach is a good one for older toddlers and preschoolers who are becoming aware. (School Library Journal )
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun book, nice message,
By W.D. Peckenpaugh (Silverton, OR USA) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: The Bare Naked Book (Paperback)
I like this book!A very simple concept: name the parts of the body, from head to toe, and don't leave out the "forbidden" region between the belly button and the knees. The illustrations are wonderful, and they portray a wide array of people: old, young, different colors, some in wheelchairs, some "bare naked" (as the title implies). The unstated message is that bodies are wonderful as a whole, and as a sum of their parts. My only gripe (and it's a small one) is that girls are said to have "vaginas." Since the external genitals are collectively known as the "vulva" (the vagina being an internal organ), it's not exactly accurate -- though this is what a lot of families call girl's external genitals. Oh, well. I guess this is offset by the amusement I got at the very Canadian use of the term "bum" for the buttocks! Great for all ages!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Something is missing,
By A Customer
Ce commentaire est de: The Bare Naked Book (Paperback)
When I sat down with my son to read this book I was prepared to read about body parts including the "private" ones. It was a real treat to see these parts on a wide variety on bodies. After I read it I sat and thought about how much it really means to share a book like this with my son. For him to see moms with thick tummies and dads with double chins. How unique the characters' facial features and body types were. Slowly it began to occur to me that something was not quite right. Everyone in this book is white.Normally I do not notice when books have primarily white characters. Our family is caucasion and so we naturally identify with white characters. But when a book like this comes along, and I can see how much the illutrator has made a point of depicting such a wide variety of people, it really feels like something is missing when the characters all have basically light skin. It is still a very good book, and I highly recommend it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely book,
By A Customer
Ce commentaire est de: The Bare Naked Book (Paperback)
I bought this book after hearing about it from friends and it certainly lives up to the praise. Both my kids love it and it's very matter of fact about our bodies and how we are different and the same.
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