About the book
In this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book for preschoolers, explore body parts along with animals and celebrate the differences and similarities of children’s wonderful bodies.
Bear has a belly:
A soft, round belly.
Bear has a belly.
I do too!
Do you have a nose like Fox, cheeks like Squirrel, and a tongue like Frog does? In rhythmic text perfect for an energetic read-aloud, Bear Has a Belly points out Moose’s legs, Otter’s back, and Duck’s feet, inviting little ones to chime in with every body part they share in common. Bright photographs of the animal friends are paired with images of real children of diverse backgrounds and abilities who are joyfully engaging with that body part.
Awards & recognition
- 2023 Texas 2x2 Reading List Selection
- 2025 Bank Street College’s The Best Board Books of the Year
- 2023 Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh Best Books for Babies List Selection
- 2024 Children’s Book Council Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection
- 2022 The Children’s Book Council “September: Hot Off the Press” Feature
- School Library Journal Fuse 8 “31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Great Board Books” Feature
- 2022 Vancouver Public Library "Books for Babies" Book List Selection
- Growing Book by Book “Best Board Books of 2022 for Babies & Toddlers” Feature