"Told against the background of the Jewish holidays, My Body Can is a positive affirmation that bodies of all shapes, sizes, and abilities are beautiful"--
My Body Can showcases all the different talents bodies have throughout the year. Inclusive of a variety of body types and abilities, the body-positive message affirms that everyone is beautiful, powerful, and can do amazing things. Jewish holiday celebrations including Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu b'shvat, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot are featured.
Told over a year of Jewish holidays, this rhyming book for preschoolers celebrates bodies of all shapes, sizes, and abilities.
Laura Gehl is the author of nearly two dozen popular picture books, board books, and early readers. Her books include One Big Pair of Underwear (Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title, International Literacy Association Honor Book, Booklist Books for Youth Editors Choice); the Peep and Egg series (Parents Choice Recommendation, Amazon Editors Pick, Childrens Choice Book Award Finalist); My Pillow Keeps Moving (Junior Library Guild selection, New York Public Library Best Books of 2018 selection); I Got a Chicken for My Birthday (Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2018 selection); and Baby Astronaut (A Mighty Girl Best Book of 2019 selection). She recently published Robot Shabbat with Apples & Honey Press. Laura lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Alexandra Colombo has illustrated more than 200 books in countries around the world, including Ellie the Eggspert (Apples & Honey Press). She was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and attended secondary school in Italy, specializing in scientific studies. She then studied at the Milan European Institute of Design, receiving a degree in illustration. Alexandras charming artwork captures the magic, idiosyncrasies and unique personalities of children and animals in memorable, colorful settings. She lives in Milan, Italy.
