Age: K-3rd grade
Identity: Pride in body size

Wow. This book is an incredible convergence of illustration, storytelling, and medium that tells the tale of a 2nd grade girl who experiences bullying and ridicule for her larger-than-average body. Each turn of the page, the unnamed girl is drawn larger and larger as mean words from peers stick to her skin and embarrassing situations are met with annoyance and adultification by adults. After a long cry, the girl finds strength within herself to return the mean words and keep the good. While the story ends positively for the girl, there is still defensiveness and defiance from the bullies and adults which is such a real reaction in our world and worthy of portrayal and discussion.

A must read for all early elementary children.