Finally a book that includes many of the ways that children are conceived and families are formed. In this book the "facts of life" are given in a gentle and complete manner. Parents are free to explain things in their own words as they use the text and illustrations as reference. In the drawings all children will be able to find a family like their own. For ages 5-11
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This guide to reproduction aims to speak to children of various origins and family backgrounds. It discusses a host of reproductive circumstances including miscarriage, cesarean delivery, twins, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, premature birth, babies with disabilities and different family arrangements like adoption and stepchildren. (Surrogate babies, however, are not included.) A book that is wide-ranging in content and complexity, it mixes pages having the simplicity of a first-grade reader ("Michael and Rachel are the same as you in some ways") with those that review such technical terms as clitoris, urethra, seminal vesicles, vas deferens. While the technical explanations of gender and birth are well written and supported by clear drawings, they may convey more information than beginning readers can follow. In an attempt to cover so much material, the author may be offering young readers insight but providing only confusion. Ages 5-9.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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A wealth of hard-to-find facts and alternatives. A CCBC CHOICE- one of the best children's books... -- The State of WI Cooperative Children's Book Center
In How Babies and Families are Made-subtitled "There is more than one way!'~--basic sex education is combined with a look at the different forms families may take. Rachel and Michael, fictional children, are used as examples in the text. The story is interspersed with straightforward, unsensational facts about such subjects as conception, pregnancy, and childbirth. Alternate methods of conceiving, such as artificial and donor insemination and in vitro fertilization, are explained in simple language. Complications, such as miscarriage, premature birth, and disabilities are mentioned. The fascinating way in which twins develop is shown. The subject of childbirth naturally leads into a brief discussion of the makeup of various family units: birthparents and stepparents, half brothers and half sisters, adoption of children of different races and nationalities. The author concludes that what is important is that "Rachel and Michael are part of the human family." She adds, "You are too." Suzanne Corbett's attractive black-and-white drawings illustrate the story. She also diagrams the female and male sexual organs and the development of a single ovum into a baby. The book received a "Best Books Choice" award from the state of Wisconsin. It is recommended for use of parents and children together. For ages five to nine. -- From Independent Publisher
Its main strength is its emphasis on equal value and worth of different ways in which families are formed. -- Planned Parenthood Federation of America
The technical explanations of gender and birth are well written and supported by clear drawings. -- Publishers Weekly
In How Babies and Families are Made-subtitled "There is more than one way!'~--basic sex education is combined with a look at the different forms families may take. Rachel and Michael, fictional children, are used as examples in the text. The story is interspersed with straightforward, unsensational facts about such subjects as conception, pregnancy, and childbirth. Alternate methods of conceiving, such as artificial and donor insemination and in vitro fertilization, are explained in simple language. Complications, such as miscarriage, premature birth, and disabilities are mentioned. The fascinating way in which twins develop is shown. The subject of childbirth naturally leads into a brief discussion of the makeup of various family units: birthparents and stepparents, half brothers and half sisters, adoption of children of different races and nationalities. The author concludes that what is important is that "Rachel and Michael are part of the human family." She adds, "You are too." Suzanne Corbett's attractive black-and-white drawings illustrate the story. She also diagrams the female and male sexual organs and the development of a single ovum into a baby. The book received a "Best Books Choice" award from the state of Wisconsin. It is recommended for use of parents and children together. For ages five to nine. -- From Independent Publisher
Its main strength is its emphasis on equal value and worth of different ways in which families are formed. -- Planned Parenthood Federation of America
The technical explanations of gender and birth are well written and supported by clear drawings. -- Publishers Weekly
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My children are adopted, and they feel so completely disjointed when sex ed comes up in school. This book covers not only sexual intercourse but also in-vitro fertilization, which is so often overlooked. This book also covers ADOPTION, thank goodness. It is written from the perspective of, how do families come into being? It addresses each way this can happen. It is neither condescending nor promoting nontraditional means - it just acknowledges that there ARE nontraditional means. I was so very happy to come across this book.
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This book is great for including the many different ways families come together. Adoption, step-parents, single parents and other types of families are included. This book is very inclusive and leaves room for all situations.It is full of facts for helping to explain how babies are made to our children.
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A family is people caring about each other. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
A family is people caring about each other. Read the first page New!
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- Lesbian and Gay Parenting Handbook: Creating and Raising Our Families by April Martin on page 345, and Back Matter
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