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As reviewed on "KidStuff" on Martha Stewart Living Radio, Sirius 112, on January 30, 2007:

Topic: Weight and Body Image

I wish I had Freckles Like Abby/Quisiera tener pecas como Abby
(Bilingual English/Spanish)
By Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook
Illustrated by Bonnie Adamson
Ages K-2
$16.95 Hardcover
$4.99 Paperback
ISBN 10: 0-9724973-8-2 HC/ 0-9770906-6-3 PB Raven Tree Press
How far will Rosa go to have freckles like her best friend? Watch as she goes through hilarious and outlandish schemes only to find that she is best just the way she is. Imagine that! Text is presented fully in English and repeated again in Spanish with an offsetting color, separated by an icon. Soft watercolor depicts the funny details sure to capture the enthusiastic yearning and invention. A companion book about wearing glasses is available.

The Big Nothing
By Adrian Fogelin
Ages 8-12
$14.95 Hardcover
$6.95 Paperback
PB: ISBN10: 1-56145-326-9; ISBN 13: 978-156145-326-9 HC: ISBN 10: 1-56145-388-9; ISBN 13: 978-1-56145-388-7 Peachtree Publishers
The Big Nothing is a compelling coming-of-age story about a 13-year-old boy's struggle to cope with his feelings of misplacement in the world. His weight, his skin problems, his dysfunctional family and his changing friendships all cause Justin to submit to a state of numbness he refers to as "the big nothing." A classmate, who happens to be of a different gender and race, but has it all together, helps Justin to deal with his emotions.

Breathe: Yoga For Teens
By Mary Kaye Chryssicas
Ages 8-12
$14.99 Paperback
ISBN 10: 0-7566-2661-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-7566-2661-7
DK Publishing
Breathe speaks directly to teen girls about the benefits of a peaceful, positive outlook in developing a yoga practice and in navigating the wild world of high school. Breathe touches on body image, self-esteem, posture, peer pressure, crushes, diet, and more. It's the perfect tool to help teens stay healthy during finals, playoffs, or any time of year. Complete with a 30-minute instructional DVD, inspirational quotes, pithy tips for happy living, and embarrassing stories from the author's own hilarious teen years, every chapter guides girls through challenging and relaxing poses and invites young yogis to open their minds and hearts through yoga.

No Body's Perfect
By Kimberly Kirberger
Ages 8 and up
$12.95 Paperback
ISBN 10: 0-439-42638-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-439-42638-1
Scholastic
Kimberly Kirberger, co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul books and a renowned expert on teen issues, addresses the topic of body image in No Body's Perfect. Many problems in girls' lives stem from a lack of self-esteem and self-love: eating disorders, depression, drug use, and more. Through powerful stories and poems from real teens, as well as personal tales and advice from the author, this book strives to help girls learn to accept, love, and appreciate their bodies—and, in turn, to love themselves.