Where Do Babies Come From? (Learning about Sex) [Hardcover]

Ruth Hummel (Author), Janice Skivington (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Learning about Sex

Sex instruction for primary school age children, presented from a Christian point of view.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House; Revised edition (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0570035635
• ISBN-13: 978-0570035633
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #181,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Sexuality
  • #32 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Health

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178 of 178 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on the Market for this Subject!, January 4, 2000

By 

Cori Freeman (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Where Do Babies Come From? (Learning about Sex) (Hardcover)

I was looking for a book for my 8-year-old that was to the point, descriptive (but in good taste), and informative about where babies come from. Not only did this book fit the bill, but it is also written with a God-based text which I really appreciated.

There is a storyline with a 7-year-old asking questions of her mother and father and it covers topics such as: physical differences between men and women with anatomical names, how married people show their love for each other, how fertilization occurs, how women and men help in raising children. It also briefly touches on adoption, breastfeeding, and other related topics.

An excellent choice for opening up the lines of communication on this sensitive subject with your children!

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent educational book . Must for all parents, June 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Where Do Babies Come From? (Learning about Sex) (Hardcover)

Using this book in our family provided the development of an excellent foundation to develop trust with our children. Children are aware of the special nature of parents reading stories to kids. Many parents and guardians find this a difficult subject to talk freely about. Using the story telling approach neutralises any apprehensions parents or children may have. Ruth has used questioning from the children to their parents on different things and this encourages children to ask questions. The environment of story reading and the ease at which questions arise and are answered by parents is brilliant. God's involvement in the process lets children know how special they are.

Congratulations Ruth

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was EXCELLENT!, January 12, 2007

By 

D. Lattimore "mamaneen" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Where Do Babies Come From? (Learning about Sex) (Hardcover)

My daughter loved this book and she wasn't embarassed by it at all. I felt it was time to start explaining things to my 8 1/2 year old daughter. With all the talk of "sex" on television, I knew she was getting curious as to what "having sex" meant. This book dealt with the issuse in a very kid friendly narrative. It's not factual, but a great story with words, pronunciation, and careful explainations. There's no good way of getting around explaining the "sex act", but this book handles he subject in a delicate, but clear way.

The OTHER book that I bought, "Before I Was Born", by Carolyn Nystrom, in my opinion was WAAAAAY too descriptive for 5 to 8 year old. It, in so many words, decribes an orgasm! "Body parts fitting inside others, semen flowing inside of her and bodies feeling good all over." It sounds graphic and I paraphrased!!! That is just unnecessary for a parent who desires to teach the basics of sexuality to a young child. This is more for an older pre-teen.

I would definitely recommend "Where Do Babies Come From?"