 | Everybelly Author: Lam, Thao | |
| Price: $14.99 | ||
Summary:
Maddie and her mom spend a sunny day at the local public pool where she meets and greets friends and neighbors. Maddie is waist-high on most of them, and she knows there’s an interesting person behind every belly she passes — like Jackie, the artist with a splatter of ice cream across their belly. Maddie’s splatter painting often leaves Mama speechless, too!
Reviews:
Booklist (+) (12/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 04/01/2025 *Starred Review* Every belly tells a story. Some have grown life, some display art, and some make great drums. Using cut-paper-collage artwork, Lam’s latest book celebrates the unique story that every belly—and every body—tells. Maddie and her mom are on their way to the pool as she encounters the many people who live in her neighborhood. Maddie gets a belly-eye view as she shares stories about the people they pass, such as their downstairs neighbor Mr. Popov, who loves Maddie’s tap dancing so much that he keeps time with his broom. Readers will delight in Maddie’s optimistic outlook on all she encounters, and adults will enjoy the humor of her perspective on life. Characters—old, young, and diversely abled—are shown with a range of skin tones and body types and even artful tattoos. The pages exude positivity toward all walks of life as the main character celebrates the individuality of people in her neighborhood from her unique vantage point. The bright, eye-catching illustrations will have readers noticing something new each time they read. Everybelly's joyful celebration of all bellies and bodies makes it a must-have for all picture-book collections. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
