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It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health (The Family Library) Paperback – September 8, 2009

by Robie H. Harris (Author), Michael Emberley (Illustrator)

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An updated, fifteenth anniversary edition of the definitive book on kids’ sexual health brings this trusted resource into the twenty-first century.

Now offering a brand-new chapter focusing on safe Internet use — one of parents’ key concerns — this universally acclaimed classic by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley is a cutting-edge resource for kids, parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone else who cares about the well-being of tweens and teens. Providing accurate and up-to-date answers to nearly every imaginable question, from conception and puberty to birth control and AIDS, IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL offers young people the information they need — now more than ever — to make responsible decisions and stay healthy.

A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Notable Book of the Year
A BOSTON GLOBE-HORN BOOK Award Winner
An Association of Booksellers for Children Booksellers’ Choice
An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book
Five starred reviews (BOOKLIST, BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS, KIRKUS REVIEWS, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL)

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September 8, 2009
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Editorial Reviews

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"It's Perfectly Normal is informative and interesting; reassuring and responsible; warm and charming. I wish every child (and parent) could have a copy." — Penelope Leach, Ph.D., author of YOUR BABY & CHILD

"I recommend [IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL] to parents and children who are coming into adolescence. They will love it." — T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. author of TOUCHPOINTS

"A perfectly wonderful treatment of the always touchy subject of sex education for young people. The book treats the subject seriously and its intended readers respectfully." — Hugh B. Price, president, National Urban League, Inc.

About the Author

Robie H. Harris has written many award-winning books for children of all ages, including the definitive Family Library about sexuality: IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL, IT'S SO AMAZING!, and IT'S NOT THE STORK! She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Michael Emberley is the illustrator of numerous books for children, including the Family Library. He lives in Wicklow, Ireland.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; 3rd edition (September 8, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763644846
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763644840
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.41 x 10.21 inches

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Shirley Nelson

Wrong Material for our Schools...

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2019

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This is definitely not the material we need to be teaching in our schools to our young children. I have taught sex education a couple of times at church where we can talk about our values. Sex is a beautiful gift if respected and not abused.
This book reminded me of a chapter out of the book The Porn Myths talking about animated characters which affects the brain the same way as other porn.
I would not recommend this book...

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Robert

Be Careful About the Libertine Messages in This Book

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2019

My wife and I have ordered several "growing up books" for our family. This is the only one that we have found to be objectionable.

All of these books provide standard, objective, biological information. This one goes beyond that to deliver what we would characterize as a political message that promotes promiscuous behavior.

All of the books on this topic written for children (and teenagers) include illustrations. In most publications these illustrations are tastefully done. Many of the illustrations in this book, in contrast, fall in the range of "somewhat uncomfortable" to "totally gross."

Be sure to read this one thoroughly before even considering reading it to your kids. After doing our adult review of this book we were inclined to return it but decided to send it through a paper shredder instead, in order to avoid inflicting it on another family.

Better, more objective, titles in this category include "It's So Amazing," "What's the Big Secret?," "What's Happening to Me?," and for girls "The Care and Keeping of You, The Body Book for Girls" from the American Girl series.

For preteens and teens the "What's Happening to My Body?" for girls and "What's Happening to My Body?" for boys, both written by Lynda Madaras are good choices.

We have given "It's Perfectly Normal" a one star rating only because zero stars (and negative numbers) were not available.

106 people found this helpful

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Ali

Great

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2014

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I read all the reviews on amazon, among others. I decided to get the book to read with my 10 year old daughter. It does have cartoon graphics to illustrate each chapter, but there is nothing "sexy" about those (you can find them online if you search). It does discuss homosexuality, birth control, abortion, as well as menstruation, puberty, etc, etc. everything.

So, this is a very personal decision, but I decided that a book this thorough would be the perfect guide to use with my kid. Because, next year she will go into 5th grade and they will start teaching a class on a watered down version of these topics. Also she is already hearing random stuff at school and after school. Who knows what exactly, and from which kid(s). So I decided that I'd rather go through all these topics with my daughter BEFORE she learns "the truth" from someone else. Plus, when will I talk to her? When she is past puberty and too "embarrassed" to talk? Now is a good time. She still listens to me :)

So, I sat down with my daughter and explained why I got this book. I told her it's highly controversial because people have different beliefs. I said we should not talk about this at school, but the reason I am going through it with her is because I know she will hear bits and pieces out there, and I don't want her to feel confusion, embarrassment, or fear. I want her to feel like she can come to me any time and I will listen and help guide her. She was happy that would talk and had lots of questions as we approached each chapter.

I did NOT hand over the book. I keep the book, and explained that it's not for her friends to see. Their parents can decide how to educate their kids. We need to respect each other. :) I acted naturally through this conversation.

So approaching controversial topics may seem tough, but we are still going through it, and it's amazing how many questions she has, and how open and comfortable she felt. for instance: homosexuality... We read the chapter and then I asked her what she thought, before I spoke. I explained to her our beliefs as a family, and we talked a little about politics and religion. She is 10, so I kept it light. Whether I said homosexuality is wrong or right is not the point here. The point is that this is an opportunity to sit down and discuss it with my kid. By reading the book, we are not saying "go do it". It's also to me an opportunity to discuss privacy and respect.

With the pic of the girl looking at herself in the mirror... My daughter giggled, and I said, "well, don't you look at yourself? In private? It's good to know your body. To look for moles, changes, etc. It's natural to be curious, but it is a private act. And all the book is illustrating is, this is a natural act that everyone does." We only read a chapter at a time, and we find that each discussion brings up other discussions such as skin cancer, health, hygiene, etc.

Sorry this is a long review and I am not claiming to be a writer. I won't go into how I handled each topic, because maybe it's overkill, but already five other friends have bought this book. We see this book as a tool, and funny that my friends and I don't necessarily see eye to eye one very topic. We decided that we prefer to go over every topic, especially the super controversial ones... because if We don't go over these with our kids... Who will??

Good luck!!

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KGranieri

Wow...really explicit!

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2015

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This book is mostly great. It has lots of illustrations that are anatomically correct and explicit, but cartoony. It shows anatomy of sex organs, puberty, sexual feelings, masturbation and so forth. It goes into pregnancy and childbirth...so far, all good. It goes on to describe sexual intercourse...okay...no problem...made me cringe a little, bur no biggie...it says its for age ten and up, but some of the discussions that arise in the intercourse chapter are not appropriate for a ten year old. Seriously, I am not a prude. I am a college level biology proffesor, I regularly talk to my child about anatomy and am open about bodily functions, etc. I am personally sex-positive and not even slightly shy in that arena. And I found my self shocked, reading a detailed description of oral and anal intercourse in a book designed for ten year olds....that's too much...

64 people found this helpful

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I am not a number, I am a free man!

A Good Sex Education Book for Parents to Use

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2021

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I bought this because some hysteric was making a claim that it was being use to teach young children about sex and was "pornographic."

It's a comprehensive sex education book, fully illustrated, and I think it's a good resource for any parent wanting to have something to work through and teach their children and teens about the subject (considering the Internet hasn't already popped that cherry, so to speak).

Anyone freaking out about this has hang-ups I cannot address here, yet I highly encourage those persons to drop the ignorance they have about sex. It's normal. It's natural. It's OK. It's how we all got here and will continue to get here until the iron wombs are perfected and the Clans can be ushered in.

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Kristen

Highly Recommend

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2014

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I am a sex educator and recommend this book and others in this series constantly. Written at an age appropriate level, this book answers so many questions kids have and give parent useful guides/tools for discussions.

15 people found this helpful

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Amazon Customer

Honest, affirming, helpful book

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2020

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Psychologist friend recommended and this is great! Sad it seems to be out of print!

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Maxine A.

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2021

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Excellent

T Baxter

Good book to leave lying around for young pre-teenagers to ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2017

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Good book to leave lying around for young pre-teenagers to inform themselves on the facts of life in a matter of fact and humorous way without being too graphic. Puts sex in the context of loving relationships.

5 people found this helpful

ReLovePreLoved

Great but IDENTICAL to 'Lets Talk About Sex' by same authors

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2013

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Great but IDENTICAL to 'Lets Talk About Sex' by same authors, this should be made clear to save us buying both!

I thought this was a slightly diluted version of 'Lets Talk About Sex', thinking I could give this to my son and keep the more in depth one for myself and for him later...alas, they are the same book, with a different cover!

Either I missed something in the panic of trying to find 'the right' book, or it has not been made clear... I think one has more USA based reviews (this one) and the other UK ones, but the content is itendical.

Only having received both books can I now easily work out which of all the really good books these authors have written are for which age group and which books are the same book with different covers, from the advertising in the back!

Age 4+ : Lets Talk/Its Not The Stalk
Age 7+ : Lets Talk About Where babies Come From/Its So Amazing
Age 10+ : Lets Talk About Sex/ Its Perfectly Normal

It woudl be great if thisa could be made clear somewhere as i now have 4/6 of these books!! Overkill if ever!

Other than that, the content is fantastic!

34 people found this helpful

Erika

... for kids to learn about their bodies in a fun age-appropriate way

Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2018

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A great resource for kids to learn about their bodies in a fun age-appropriate way.

Ali Hall

wonderful book

Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2014

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Such an informative and inspirational book. It shows the value and understanding that we need to portray towards others when teaching this topic.

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