Girls Are Girls and Boys Are Boys: So What's the Difference? [Paperback]

Sol Gordon (Author), Vivien Cohen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

This illustrated volume is a non-sexist sexuality education book for children of ages 6 to 10. Do all boys want to become pilots or firemen? Do all girls want to become mothers or secretaries? Is blue a boy's colour? Is pink a girl's colour? 'Baloney!' says Dr. Sol Gordon in this refreshingly candid book about gender differences and human similarities. Gordon designed this book to help parents be the primary sex educators for their children and to prepare children for mature and responsible adult attitudes.In it, he explains facts about human reproduction, the physical differences between boys and girls, and the fact that these differences have no effect on a person's choice of career or other interests. Gordon reminds children that everyone is human - even though girls are girls and boys are boys - and that it's important that everybody has equal opportunities for the jobs they want, the way they have fun, and the life they want to lead. Gordon provides space for children to write down their hopes and goals for the future and includes a teaching note for parents and educators.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Prometheus Books (November 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879756861
• ISBN-13: 978-0879756864
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 8.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #470,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Sexuality

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Values are upheld in this book, January 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Girls Are Girls and Boys Are Boys: So What's the Difference? (Paperback)

When looking at books to read with my child, I was worried that some would go too far, but some would not go far enough. This book is very direct, explanatory, and complete. It covers issues of both genders, which is so important as adolescents try to understand what everyone else is going through. The illustrations are complete, but not overly, and the topic of sexuality is explained in a way that actually inspires a values conversation as a next step. This book was a really healthy read for us with our child, and I plan to use it with our younger children when the time comes. My mother actually read it with me also!

9 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful with 9-year-old girl, July 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Girls Are Girls and Boys Are Boys: So What's the Difference? (Paperback)

Good for spurring conversation: also provided a 'neutral' source for child to review & discover. Our daughter has spent additional time with text to reinforce the conversation.