It's Perfectly Normal by Robie H. Harris, 0763626104, Lowest Book Price Finder

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Don't buy a duplicate

We are looking for books explaining puberty for our growing daughter and bought this and a couple of others based on other readers reviews.

This book is identical to 'Let's talk about sex' so if you are planning to purchase more than 1 book, don't buy that one too !

Very useful and informative.

This is a great book for parents and can be for children. Its specific information that will make an awkward time easier, however, the text is very dry and may require some translation for younger children. I bought it for my 9 year old and was really impressed, but it needs to be screened because not all the sections are appropriate for any age. As always - work with your child, explain it to them and use this book as your guide.

Overall well-done guide to sexuality

I agree with all the posts so far about this book. It is very clear and a great attention-grabber for kids. The cartoon pictures are outstanding and show the range of body types and ethnic types. One note of concern however: To parents who belong to a religious faith that doesn't approve of homosexuality, this book does present a rather liberal view of the subject (even though it does state that people disagree over it). If this bothers you then be sure to supplement this book with other resources of your own choosing.

The best sexuality education book for children

89 pages. Also published as "Let's Talk about Sex" in the UK.

This is the best sexuality education book for children I've seen (I have been looking at many). Visually, the book presents extremely well -- it's in color throughout, has enjoyable pictures (colored pencil drawings), and is not afraid of using nudity in pictures. It contains some great cartoons animating the processes of menstruation ("The Travels of the Egg"), ejaculation ("The Travels of the Sperm"), pregnancy ("The Further Adventures of the Egg and Sperm"), and birth ("What a Trip!").

The attitudes expressed are excellent, beginning with the bird and bee characters expressing different feelings about learning about sexuality -- the bird finds everything facinating and is very positive towards learning more; the bee feels more hesitant, wanting time to feel ready. The positive attitude towards nudity I've mentioned already; the attitudes towards (for example) homosexuality, non-nuclear families, race, and masturbation demonstrate an acceptance of difference, a respect for others, and a positive attitude to it all.

If you are going to get only one book about sexuality, growing up and adolescence, this is the book to buy. If you're going to get several books, this is the first book to get!

Absolutely wonderful for sex education for children

Bought this for my 10-year-old when the school sex education class was approaching. He wouldn't read it with me...but he DID read it. Our 5-year-old, by contrast, wanted certain pages read to her over and over and over again. (We parents did a little editing and did not offer her every section.) Excellent means of introducing reproductive system with accuracy to a variety of age groups.

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