<p>Ella visits the park and meets a new boy. He yells. &ldquo;You&rsquo;re so fat!&rdquo; Full of anger, no joy. His anger hurts Ella and makes her feel sad. She questions herself, &ldquo;Is my fat tummy bad?&rdquo;</p>

<p>Ella&#39;s Tummy addresses teasing and bullying about weight during a time when the disdain for overweight seems ever-present, and eating disorders in children are rampant. It touches on parental support for building self-esteem and how others may project their bad feelings. Finally, it&#39;s about self-examination and independent thought.</p>

<p>Although a book for young children, the uncompromising artwork and verse will appeal to any age.</p>