The Bare Naked Book

There is nothing more ordinary — or more special — than the human body. After all, everybody has one, and for all the parts that are the same each comes in a different shape and size. The Bare Naked Book joyfully celebrates this wonderful ordinariness with a matter-of-fact introduction for toddlers to the parts of the body.

From hair (dripping, straight, curly, tangled) to toes (stamping, ticklish, skinny, squishy) and the private bits in between, Kathy Stinson’s playfully simple prose identifies the parts of the body at rest and in motion. Meanwhile, the friendly realism of Heather Collins’ illustrations offers a variety of body types in familiar environments, from the bathroom to the beach.

Twenty years old and still going strong, The Bare Naked Book remains a favorite family introduction to the vocabulary of the body. We’re proud to unveil this redesigned edition on this special anniversary.

Kathy Stinson is the best-selling author of more than 20 books for children and young adults. She lives outside Toronto.

Heather Collins has illustrated over 40 children’s books, including The Kids Campfire Book and The Last Safe House: A Story of the Underground Railroad. She lives in Toronto.