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It's Not The Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families And Friends
From the expert team behind IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL and IT'S SO AMAZING! comes a book for younger children about their bodies — a resource that parents, teachers, librarians, health care providers, and clergy can use with ease and confidence.
Young children are curious about almost everything, especially their bodies. And young children are not afraid to ask questions. What m...more
Young children are curious about almost everything, especially their bodies. And young children are not afraid to ask questions. What m...more
Paperback, 64 pages
Published
August 26th 2008
by Candlewick Press
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I realized I needed to educate my six-year-old son when I found him pinching his nipples before a shower and when I told him not to, he asked, "These are nipples?" That same day, I noticed him adjusting himself and looking uncomfortable. After some questioning, we discovered he had been experiencing a normal fact of life for some time!
Thankfully, I heard about this book, which I ordered from B&N (yay for free membership shipping!), along with its companion book for older k...more
Thankfully, I heard about this book, which I ordered from B&N (yay for free membership shipping!), along with its companion book for older k...more
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This is an excellent sex ed book. I would advise some caution in recommending it to parents, however, because it is one of the most challenged children's books. This is probably because it has pretty explicit images given the fact that it's recommended for ages 4 and up. For example, in the section about sex, it shows a mom and dad in bed having sex (albeit with blankets on--in the ages 12 and up version it shows the same couple without blankets). It also has pictures of vaginas and penises,...more
We got this book when Logan was 4 and we look at it off and on. The first couple times, we just read it straight through. Now we use it more as a reference book when he has a question. I especially like the first part that shows the differences between boys and girls and the section on "Okay Touches, Not Okay Touches." The only part the Logan was really confused by was the double-page spread on the sperm and the egg coming together. It's all cartoons, so the egg and sperm are given exp...more
I was looking for a book to read to my 4.5 year old (and very curious) son about "where babies come from." A friend recommended this book to me. It's terrific. Informative without giving too much information and definitely age-appropriate for children over age 4. Even though we had already talked about the differences between boy and girl bodies and about how a baby is made from a sperm and an egg, this book really helped to clarify things in an non-scary way. I also very much appreci...more
This book is aimed at ages 4 - 8, and has lots of cartoons and short parts as part of the description. I like the way it starts with real basic questions, like how are girls and boys the same and different. It has a conversational tone, but clear information with lots of illustrations - drawings that look realistic. It shows special parts on the outside of boys and girls bodies, and on the inside of their bodies. It does talk about sex, but in a way I'm comfortable with: "When grownups ...more
NOAH: very good. I had questions for mom after and now I know some things I wondered about.
Mom review:
Noah laughed and giggled at some parts (possibly embarrassment at discovery) which is the intention of the bird and the bee that debunk the myths.
Well explained without being explicit or gross. Noah has friends at age 6 throwing phrases and words around the playground and acting in ways that I'd prefer he not use or get in his head as the norm and creat...more
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Noah laughed and giggled at some parts (possibly embarrassment at discovery) which is the intention of the bird and the bee that debunk the myths.
Well explained without being explicit or gross. Noah has friends at age 6 throwing phrases and words around the playground and acting in ways that I'd prefer he not use or get in his head as the norm and creat...more
I read this to my daughter after she had a lot of questions about where babies came from. I read her the book and answered questions. The book is meant for ages 4 and up. My daughter is 4. Some of it went into a lot of details and pictures, but she had questions. She wanted to know why boys stood up when they pee (after seeing a kid at daycare) and other questions like that. She kept wanting to look ahead at the book but I told her she had to wait to look at it until we finished reading it. We a...more
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Young children naturally are curious about their bodies, the bodies of other people, and where babies come from. It’s NOT the Stork! is a resource parents may find helpful to answer children’s questions. Robie H. Harris provides straightforward information about the differences between boys and girls, sex, babies, and families. Micheal Emberley’s cartoon-like illustrations add humor but maintain accuracy. The book is recommended for ages 4 and up, but some may find the explanations, part...more
This is a great book for parents to use as a starting point to talk about bodies, changes, boys/girls, differences/similarities, and where babies come from. If you've ever had that "uh......well......" conversation, this is a great tool. Very descriptive without being over the top. Conversational context. My 6 year old is VERY interested and seems to be soaking it up - I can see the wheels turning. We talk about how not all families may be ready to talk about these words and to not use...more
This book is about human bodies and reproduction, written specifically for very young children. The factual text is designed to be read aloud and it is illustrated with cartoon drawings that are quite amusing. Two main characters, a bird and bee follow along with their own silly comments. Illustrated by Michael Emberley.
As a parent, I was dreading the question “where do babies come from,” but this book made it easier to explain. It does not talk down to the kids, but explains thin...more
As a parent, I was dreading the question “where do babies come from,” but this book made it easier to explain. It does not talk down to the kids, but explains thin...more
This is the best book I've come across that introduces young kids to the birds and the bees: it talks about the differences between males and females, how your body changes as you grow older, how babies are made and born, and so on. It's very matter of fact and very detailed (it labels all of the parts of the body both inside and out). I liked that the accompanying illustrations were cute and accurate. We did skip one page that I didn't think Anders was quite ready for, but I'm dedicated to the...more
We didn't set out reading this book because we thought it was time our kids learned where babies come from. I just picked it up on a recommendation--and my kids can't get enough of it. They love learning about the human body--always have. Hopefully because they're learning these things at such young ages, we'll avoid the "one big awkward talk" about sex. They will have just always known and it won't be any big deal. We can hope right? :)
Anyway, I recommend this book...more
Anyway, I recommend this book...more
If you get my updates you know I've been looking for books to help my husband and I teach our children about sexuality, growing up, puberty, intimacy, etc., etc., etc. I'm in the middle of reading this book with my 2 girls, ages 7 and 8. It's been great to have as a guide and starting point for discussions. They've laughed at many things and taken it all in stride. I feel like they're learning and gaining an appreciation for their wonderful bodies.
I also want to emphasize to th...more
I also want to emphasize to th...more
Loved this book! My oldest daughter and I read it together when it hit the shelves. She was over the 4 yr old age (approximate) but I need an introductory book before "It's Perfectly Normal." We were able to read this book and then immediately follow up with 'It's Perfectly Normal." Best book EVER written on the subject in my opinion. :)
Well, I'll be honest: the text was a little too wordy to read straight through to my very active five year old. So we looked at the pictures, discussed it, and I paraphrased some of the text.
The illustrations are VERY good, with lots of multiculturalism. It talks about the similarities between boys and girls, then their physical differences. It talks about sperm meeting the egg. It says there are different kinds of families, includings ones with two daddies. It talks about ok...more
The illustrations are VERY good, with lots of multiculturalism. It talks about the similarities between boys and girls, then their physical differences. It talks about sperm meeting the egg. It says there are different kinds of families, includings ones with two daddies. It talks about ok...more
How the story holds your hand and pull you and make you run behind it without a non-stop until the last letter of it’s pages, so this is the story of Mahmoud Said Saddam City, it's interesting, delicious, as beautiful women tempt men and pulls them to inside to give them the taste of the fun without interruption.
During a long drive to Chicago, I thought we'd brush up on the birds and the bees. This book was a big help. My kids enjoyed the illustrations, and I appreciated the forthright and clear language. Will purchase to have on hand as reference, though I'll probably go with the book for the next age up.
I really appriciated this book! Reading it to my kids was great. I read it to my 8, 4 and 2 year old. They LOVED the illustrations, and the bird and the bee! LOL I would HIGHLY recommend this book to any partent wondering where to start and how much to say about "the birds and the bees."
This book is one in a series of books--each geared toward a different age group. It's a great resource for fielding kids' questions about their bodies, where babies come from, etc., in an age-appropriate way. Great for reading a section together here and there when topics come up. I wouldn't give it to a child to read on their own until you've reviewed it as a parent and feel they are mature enough for all of the content. I think this book--and books like it--are a good way to keep the lines of ...more
We're having a baby in December, and Emilia (6) and Levi (4) enjoyed this book. Emilia is fascinated to know how our bodies work and loves looking at the pictures. I thought it had very good explanations for almost everything.
It's NOT the Stork is a Child's introduction to how babies are made and where they come from. Readers are guided through the text by Bird and Bee, two curious young friends who learn about babies by asking questions and following along. The book uses anatomically correct illustrations and
names to show how growing boys and girls are the same and how they are different. It also goes into "Ok" and "NOT Ok" touching and what to do about peer preserve.
Emberley's ill...more
names to show how growing boys and girls are the same and how they are different. It also goes into "Ok" and "NOT Ok" touching and what to do about peer preserve.
Emberley's ill...more
Good at explaining things...some info is a little advanced for a 4 year old, but is fairly easy to skip over small amounts.
I'll save this in my "to read later" when T starts having lots of questions!
amazing resource!!!!
that this is a great book
I'd like to buy this book
The visuals are drawn and light-hearted but accurate, and the book talks about "okay touch" and "not okay touch" and other important things concerning ones body. I like the treatments here--not heavy handed, matter-of-fact, but respectful. I really recommend this book for any parent with kids as a reference when they're pre-reading, or as a book to "leave out" maybe when they can read on their own. I see this same group has 2 other books for ages 7 and up and 10 and...more
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Exactly what I was looking for to explain "what girls have." Totally beats a live demonstration.
I actually pulled this out again the other night when my 3 year old asked "what do girls have." I think he would have preferred a live demonstration. WHipping out a book changed the subject pretty quickly. Either it bored him or it answered his question.
I actually pulled this out again the other night when my 3 year old asked "what do girls have." I think he would have preferred a live demonstration. WHipping out a book changed the subject pretty quickly. Either it bored him or it answered his question.
This book was referenced as a *must read* by Michael Thompson in It's A Boy - I found it to be a good starting point for discussion with a six and a half year old - we stopped before we got to the graphic description of intercourse - some day, but not yet...
A great beginner to answer the "big questions" -- or just a chance to read about how it all "works" with the kids. Great for 4 and up! I'm off to check out the next one in the series. May consider buying this to have handy...
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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 Massachusetts.
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