A Kid's First Book about Sex [Paperback]

Joani Blank (Author), Marcia Quackenbush (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

An introduction to sexuality for young readers, discussing feelings, bodies, and developing a positive self-image.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Down There Press (September 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940208075
• ISBN-13: 978-0940208070
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,235,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Sexuality
  • #38 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Teens > Social Issues > Dating & Intimacy > Nonfiction
  • #85 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Sexuality

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91 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Only book of its kind: yes, kids are sexual too., October 16, 1999

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Maggi Rohde "librarian and mom" (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Kid's First Book about Sex (Paperback)

Probably most parents will find this book to be "too much about sex" for their children - although nothing in the book is inappropriate. This is the only book I reviewed that mentioned nothing about pregnancy (there is a brief mention of fertilization). Instead, it's all about being familiar with your body (there are several drawing exercises, and a workbook is available to purchase separately), good kinds of touching, masturbation, and in general helping the child to decide for him or herself what "sexy" means. There's also some brief discussion about partnerships (heterosexual or homosexual). The drawings are simple lines, and there's very little clinical language. This is a great book for open-minded, sex-positive families to share.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, clear, understandable, a real book for real people., January 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Kid's First Book about Sex (Paperback)

This book is very clear and accurate. A Kids First Book addresses all of the issues surrounding sexuality in a way that is easily understood by Kids, (and some adults). I would like to see a b ook like this in the school system but I realize that is probably a way off in the future. I try to share my copies with my grandchildren and their friends by leaving it laying around for them to find. Its amazing how well used it has become. Thanks for an honest, clear book for all to understand. I recommend this book to every parent with small children.

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A book about sex, not how babies are made, August 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Kid's First Book about Sex (Paperback)

If you are looking for a book strictly about sex, this will fill the bill. It does not talk about conception. Topics covered include, nudity, being alone, private parts, etc. This book is not designed to be "fun" (my major complaint). The illustrations are simple line drawings and the layout is designed for a child who doesn't need pictures or a story to entertain or interest them.