Girls Are Girls, and Boys Are Boys

by Sol Gordon, Vivien Cohen (Illustrator)

This illustrated volume is a nonsexist sexuality education book for children ages 6 to 10.Do all boys want to become pilots or firemen? Do all girls want to become mothers or secretaries? Is blue a boy's color? Is pink a girl's color? "Baloney!" says Dr. Sol Gordon in this refreshingly candid book about gender differences and human similarities. Gordon designed this book to help parents be the primary sex educators for their children and to prepare children for mature and responsible adult attitudes. In it, he explains facts about human reproduction, the physical differences between boys and girls, and the fact that these differences have no effect on a person's choice of career or other interests.Gordon reminds children that everyone is human - even though girls are girls and boys are boys - and that it's important that everybody has equal opportunities for the jobs they want, the way they have fun, and the life they want to lead. Gordon provides space for children to write down their hopes and goals for the future and includes a teaching note for parents and educators.

Genres: Picture Books

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Laura L · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this would be very helpful when parents have the talk about the birds and the bees with their children. It is not overly explicit and explains the things that children have questions about while growing up, such as the physical differences between girls and boys.

[Montana-IFC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Public libraries challenge. Retained. (1998)

[Anna Loeppky · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is extremely explicit! They do not hold back at all when it comes to anything sexual or dealing with bodily changes. It is almost too graphic for many, if not all, children. The only reason that a child should read these would be if it was with their parents so they can understand. I believe it is middle level book.