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Summary: Wonderful book - lots to discuss with my child
Review: My 11 year old has completely enjoyed this book. When I learned he was going to have sex ed in school in 5th grade, I wanted him to be properly informed ahead of time, and to not be embarrassed to ask questions etc.. We have had many wonderful discussions at home as a direct result of his reading this book and he feels free to ask me questions and discuss topics that I didn't previously know how to approach. I highly recommend this book. Anyone know where the expression the birds and the bees originated?
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Summary: A wonderful, thorough book, BUT...
Review: The thoroughness of this book is key for your preteen to get the truth about his/her body and other sexual topics. It really contains almost anything a preteen would want to know. The two-page spread of naked bodies is reality without being pornography! It's really a hit over the head that most people don't look like supermodels! (your kid might feel better about his/her body - chances are, they have a more attractive one!) BUT...some of the info is embedded in other sections; repetition might have been useful for a child who is picking and choosing what material he/she is ready for. This book is NOT for the age group it's recommended for; you should start with "It's So Amazing" - a five-star book in every way. Finally, "Normal" equates a crush with "sexual attraction" and I'm not so comfortable making that assumption! A nine-year-old need not consider that he/she is already experiencing sexual attraction. You might want to explain how it feels (for each gender) to be sexually attracted to someone, and that he/she might not feel that way for many years (especially if it's a girl, she might only desire as much as kissing!). Perhaps the first time he/she feels sexually attracted is the bench mark when he/she should make sure to read the rest of the book!
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Summary: This is a wonderful book that counteracts negative imagery.
Review: This book is fun and wonderful and many of the reasons for that have already been mentioned. However, one thing that impressed me especially was the drawings of the human body. They manage to convey the wide range of "normal." I think this is particularly good for young girls who are bombarded daily with sexualized imagery of white, emaciated, tall women. It's everywhere a girl looks from magazines in the grocery store to billboards, t.v. and the film industry... Given the prevalence of eating disorders among women, (I have observed this first hand on college campuses) we cannot underestimate the damaging effects of that imagery. This book counteracts those negative, restrictive notions of beauty, the "perfect body", and human female worth. As a whole, the book presents a very healthy and helpful view of sexuality. (I love the bird and the bee!) A great read for young and old, by all means check it out.
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Summary: Information rather than Ignorance
Review: This book is plain speaking, and informative. It is affirming and empowering for children. My 8 year old scans it for answers to specific questions, which we then discuss. My ten year old is reading it more thoughtfully, and finding it a comfortable look at sexuality. Not for people who plan on shielding their children from information, or who have negative valuation of the human body or human sexuality. Excellent for teaching healthy sexuality values!
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Summary: ...
Review: This book was absolutely inappropriate! The thought that they provide this book to elementary aged children, yes they are children, is absolutely infuriating. This book is filled with graphic pictures that push the lines of decency. Moreover, it is not an objective piece of work. It tells people who believe in rights and wrongs that they are misguided and misinformed. The bottom line is that children should not be allowed to read this book or afforded the opportunity to check out this book.
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Summary: Very shocked
Review: This is a fantastic book that I bought for my niece and nephew. Their mother has read it with them, chapter by chapter, as they became age-appropriate for the topics.... the book deals matter-of-fact-ly about homosexuality.... The book is excellent and teaches the fact of sexuality and changing bodies in a way that children are comfortable with. Once my niece read the section on pregnancy, she asked her father, "do you know where babies come from?" "No!" he said. "Well, sit down and I'll show you," was her reply.
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Summary: If they call it "anti-Christian," it must be good!
Review: This is a fantastic book that I bought for my niece and nephew. Their mother has read it with them, chapter by chapter, as they became age-appropriate for the topics.... the book deals matter-of-fact-ly about homosexuality.... The book is excellent and teaches the fact of sexuality and changing bodies in a way that children are comfortable with. Once my niece read the section on pregnancy, she asked her father, "do you know where babies come from?" "No!" he said. "Well, sit down and I'll show you," was her reply.
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Summary: A book offering information without embarassment
Review: What subject other than human sexuality and reproduction can cause so much uproar? This book offers a way for parents to give all the available information on growing and changing, without the embarassment kids, and parents!, often feel. The author presents answers to questions that a parent might never think their child wants to know, but they probably do!! As well as answers many parents didn't even know!! The drawings are exceptional in detail but do not come across as vulgar. This book is perfect for any household with children. I have 5, and the book is left out for them to use and share at thir own discretion. When offered in an open and caring atmosphere, this helps to make sexuality a family subject, and not taboo.And when information is shared with the family children will grow up with a healthy respect and understanding for their bodies and their minds.
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Summary: Very shocked
Review: While I agree that the things discussed in this book are important to teach your children I strongly disagree with the graphic nature of the illustrations and some of the content in this book. I have also read that some organizations like Planned Parenthood are pushing this book to be placed in grade school libraries. If this is true I as a parent of a pre-school daughter am OUTRAGED that our public schools are allowing this. I don't believe this is appropriate material for children that young. This is borderline pornography. I also believe parents should be the one to share this information with their children not some teacher with a slanted bias toward some of the content in the book, ie..homosexuality, abortion, how to use a condom, etc. Parents should go to their schools and see if this is happening and voice their opinions.
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