Almost 12 [Paperback]

Kenneth N. Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 28, 1995 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Author Kenneth Taylor gives parents a successful and important tool for teaching their children about the wonders of human reproduction. Written to be read page-by-page with a child, Almost 12 follows the progress of human life from conception to birth, highlighting key facts and important moral values. With its question-and-answer section, art, photography, and easy-to-read format, children ages 10-12 will discover the miracle of birth in an effective and non-threatening way. Revised and updated for a new generation, Almost 12 also contains a new chapter to discuss premarital sex and sexually transmitted diseases.

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About the Author

Throughout his publishing career, Dr. Kenneth Taylor's dream was for all peoples of the world to read and understand God's Word and experience its power at work in their lives. From his earliest children's books to his generous support of Christian ministry, this vision was (and still is) reflected in his work. Ken Taylor, founder of Tyndale House Publishers, died in June 2005 at the age of 88.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale Kids (December 28, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842310711
• ISBN-13: 978-0842310710
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #643,894 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I read this book myself at age 11, July 28, 2006

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This review is from: Almost 12 (Paperback)

My mother gave this book to me when I was 11 years old. Unfortunately, I think a more appropriate age would've been 9 or 10, before my perceptions of sex were influenced by peers. My own daughter is 8 years old, and I intend to share this book with her now. While some reviewers complain about the lack of content, as an 11 year old child I felt it provided ample information. My mother always kept an "open door policy" when it came to discussing sex, so additional questions I had were answered by her. That is how it should be. The book should be used as a tool to introduce sex, not a concise encyclopedia of sex and morality. I'm buying several copies, by the way, to share with my friends who also have children expressing curiosity about sex. And I hope the book is as helpful to my daughter as it was to me all those years ago.

23 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tool for Parents, June 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Almost 12 (Paperback)

I found this book to be a great parental tool. It is age appropriate sex education from a Christian perspective. It was an excellent resource.

22 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must be read' to all 'almost 12' children., September 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Almost 12 (Paperback)

The book is tastefully done so that an adult, preferably a parent, can read it to a child in order to impart the biblical truths about the purpose of sex, before the 'world' infiltrates their minds with lies, trash and confusion. A responsible parent will always cherish the time spent reading this book for 15 minutes to their child, and the child will remember the lesson for a life-time. Believe me, I know. I've read it to the younger of our six children and to some of their friends as well. I can see first hand that the respect and teachings have influenced their lives 15 years later!