American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, 1997 Are boys and girls different on the inside? How do you tell girls and boys apart? Do girls and boys have the same feelings? Is sex a dirty word? Where do babies come from? What does being pregnant mean? How do you get a belly button? Tell me about when I was a baby...
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From Publishers Weekly
Using straight text as well as cartoons including dialogue balloons, this "chatty yet frank" book, according to PW, "will put young readers--and their parents--totally at ease." Ages 4-8. (Apr.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3?How can you tell a boy from a girl? What are the proper terms for genitalia? How do you make a baby? Where does a belly button come from? The Browns answer these and similar questions in an honest, but superficial way that will satisfy some youngsters, but leave others with many questions unanswered. Overly detailed for younger children and too incomplete for those nearing puberty, this information will be most useful as a bridge between books meant for preschoolers describing birth and those that tackle the process of maturation, sexuality, and the responsibilities and choices that come with growing up. The illustrations are excellent: colorful and cartoonlike, yet clear in their representation of human anatomy in both internal and external views. The layout and cover design will attract youngsters and their familiarity with this author/illustrator team will also add to its appeal. The greatest value of this work, however, will be in promoting dialogue between caregivers and children, especially if they read it together, but adults should be prepared to field many ancillary questions not covered in the text.?Melissa Gross, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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140 of 144 people found the following review helpful
By M. Leboeuf
Format:Hardcover
Last summer I read this book to my then just turned 7 & just turned 4 yr old and the youngest was completely clueless as to what I trying to get across. The oldest understood somewhat, wasn't all that interested, but still managed to let a few giggles out. She took the book and read it herself. When I later asked her if she had any questions for me, she had none but commented that it was "embarrassing". The book was put away to age a little longer....
Earlier this week I re-read the book to both of them, now almost 5 and almost 8. The 5 yr old is still clueless and bored with all of it. The 8 yr old seemed a bit more interested and less embarrassed. She took the book and again read it to herself and asked a few "why" questions but nothing I couldn't handle.
In my opinion, this book is great for 7 - 10 yr olds (1st - 3rd grade), not the pre-school - grade 3 that it is catagorized. Enough for 7 - 10 yr olds to comprehend and enough for this age to know. Not overwhelming in technical terms or detail nor is it written in baby terms. I agree with a previous reviewer. When the teen years arrive, more information, terms & detail will need to be divulged but for this pre-teen age. For pre-teens, this book is perfect.
Earlier this week I re-read the book to both of them, now almost 5 and almost 8. The 5 yr old is still clueless and bored with all of it. The 8 yr old seemed a bit more interested and less embarrassed. She took the book and again read it to herself and asked a few "why" questions but nothing I couldn't handle.
In my opinion, this book is great for 7 - 10 yr olds (1st - 3rd grade), not the pre-school - grade 3 that it is catagorized. Enough for 7 - 10 yr olds to comprehend and enough for this age to know. Not overwhelming in technical terms or detail nor is it written in baby terms. I agree with a previous reviewer. When the teen years arrive, more information, terms & detail will need to be divulged but for this pre-teen age. For pre-teens, this book is perfect.
47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By Terri
Format:Paperback
I read this with my 8 year old daughter. She loved the book, and understood the information without being embarrassed. I really liked how it explained the differences between good, loving touches; and bad, uncomfortable touches. I would say this book is best for children over the age of 6. It may be too advanced for the younger ones.
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By "smilinjene"
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my 6 year old step-daughter. She's started asking questions about what a boy looks like and why I won't be having a baby with her daddy (she thinks it just happens because you get married). The pictures in this book are just right for a 6 year old, and there isn't too much information. It certainly settled her "need to know" crisis, and The "I'll show you mine if you show me yours" incident on the playground that I had a nightmare about.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tasteful illustrations and excellent talking points for age 7+
I bought about a dozen books to introduce the topic of the birds and the bees with my son when he was about 8 years old. Read more
Published 10 days ago by monkey mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative and Cute
I am completely pleased with this book. We purchased it for my almost 4 year-old after she started asking a lot of questions about reproduction. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Old Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
No secrets -- just honesty
Excellent book to give parents and other caring adults the tools to talk with kids about sex, to answer their questions honestly and respectfully, and to give both kids and adults... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Keitha
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfectly put and Tasteful
This book is very simply put and tasteful. The pictures are cartoon pictures but are very toned down. I bought it for my 7 and 8 year old son. Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. McCar
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful
This book helped start the dialogue with our child. It was a good starting place. It has accurate information and helpful pictures. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sarah Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still a big secret
I bought this for the mom of my 12 year old granddaughter. Though I thought it was perfect, my daughter-in-law, the mom, forbid her from reading it! Read more
Published 3 months ago by AKPenny
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect book for my 3rd grade girl
The book explained everything perfectly! I was very pleased with how book was written and with the diagrams. It was a very helpful tool in for the "important discussion".
Published 3 months ago by Lisa P
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
this is a great book for kids to look at when they have questions about sex, it's easy for adults to read to them or for them to read themselves.
Published 3 months ago by J. Green
5.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful and informative
On the recommendation of a friend, I read this book to my children (almost 6 and 9). They liked the book and I felt it was an informative and well written discussion of the facts... Read more
Published 4 months ago by OK in OK
5.0 out of 5 stars
Effective
My son and I read the book together. It got the job done effectively and without too much blushing by anyone.
Published 4 months ago by D. Shirmohammadi
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