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Mummy Laid An Egg
MINI TREASURES: delightful mini picture books to treasure forever. MUMMY LAID AN EGG Mum and Dad decide it's time to tell the kids about the facts of life. But do they dare? And do the really know everything about the birds and the bees?
32 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1990
About the author
Babette Cole
110 books76 followersBabette Cole was a British children's author and illustrator. Born on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands in 1949, she attended the Canterbury College of Art (now the University for the Creative Arts) and received first-class BA Honors. She worked on such children's programmes as Bagpuss (working with Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin) and Jackanory for BBC television.
As a children's writer, Cole created more than 150 picture books. Her best-seller Doctor Dog has been adapted as a successful children's cartoon series. Much of her work is earthy comedy, having titles like The Smelly Book, The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book and The Silly Book.
She spent her time writing, visiting schools and traveling. After a short illness she died on 15 January 2017, aged 66.
As a children's writer, Cole created more than 150 picture books. Her best-seller Doctor Dog has been adapted as a successful children's cartoon series. Much of her work is earthy comedy, having titles like The Smelly Book, The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book and The Silly Book.
She spent her time writing, visiting schools and traveling. After a short illness she died on 15 January 2017, aged 66.
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March 10, 2018
I bought this for my bookshop, thinking it would be a nice addition to my 'puberty' bookshelf. But on reading it, I realised that it might be a little too close to the bone for the parents of the intended audience of little ones. I think discussions of putting Daddy's seed-tube into the hole in Mummy's body is going to lead to some really awkward questions!
As with all Babette Cole books, it is beautifully illustrated and the humour is as quirky as ever. It's a great book for giving information in an extremely dis-information way. The kiddies really aren't going to be enlightened much.
Just imagine it though when a little one sees two dogs going at it and asks if it is the daddy dog putting his seed-tube into the mummy-dog's hole? Loudly, in a park, with lots and lots of other kids and parents around. That should be fun!
Read 2004, reviewed 2015
As with all Babette Cole books, it is beautifully illustrated and the humour is as quirky as ever. It's a great book for giving information in an extremely dis-information way. The kiddies really aren't going to be enlightened much.
Just imagine it though when a little one sees two dogs going at it and asks if it is the daddy dog putting his seed-tube into the mummy-dog's hole? Loudly, in a park, with lots and lots of other kids and parents around. That should be fun!
Read 2004, reviewed 2015
March 10, 2018
The birds and the bees . . . as explained (hilariously) by the one and only Babette Cole.
Mom and Dad set out to explain the facts 'o life to their young'uns, but end up getting schooled instead. (Yeah, kids always seem to know more about this subject than their parents.) Cole's artwork is eternally delightful. Prudes be warned - there is some stick-figure type nudity featuring boobies, and the male figure is sporting Donald J. Trump's micro penis.
This is both adorable, AND informative!
Mom and Dad set out to explain the facts 'o life to their young'uns, but end up getting schooled instead. (Yeah, kids always seem to know more about this subject than their parents.) Cole's artwork is eternally delightful. Prudes be warned - there is some stick-figure type nudity featuring boobies, and the male figure is sporting Donald J. Trump's micro penis.
This is both adorable, AND informative!
July 13, 2017
It was a hot summer day many years ago and I had three noisy fighting children in the back seats of our motorhome when I spied a charity shop and asked my hubby to stop.
I went in the shop and purchased a pile of children's books to give to my children to hopefully have a much more pleasant journey.
Well I certainly did, the children went really quiet and I kept hearing giggle's from the children.
What a pleasant change to have such a quiet journey and how lovely to see the kids sharing a book.
It wasn't till later that I discovered I had given them the children's Kamasutra.
Sex on a skateboard,sex on a space hopper or dressed like clowns standing on your head.
I couldn't part with this book for the world and it always makes me smile when I read the book again.
Really love this book as it's a fun way to talk about the birds and the bees to children but best read under adult supervision.
I went in the shop and purchased a pile of children's books to give to my children to hopefully have a much more pleasant journey.
Well I certainly did, the children went really quiet and I kept hearing giggle's from the children.
What a pleasant change to have such a quiet journey and how lovely to see the kids sharing a book.
It wasn't till later that I discovered I had given them the children's Kamasutra.
Sex on a skateboard,sex on a space hopper or dressed like clowns standing on your head.
I couldn't part with this book for the world and it always makes me smile when I read the book again.
Really love this book as it's a fun way to talk about the birds and the bees to children but best read under adult supervision.
January 12, 2025
In 2025 i'm planning to focus my reading on the USA's most challenged/banned books, so i thought i'd start reading books intended for the youngest readers first and work my way up.
I'd like to think that if i had children, i would've told them what the kids tell the parents in this book, ie, i endorse this book as a script for parents whose children are asking The Question. But i'm also pretty sure i wouldn't have shown a 9-year-old these illustrations of sexual congress, because they're just plain weird, ie, i wouldn't recommend that parents show this book to their kids.
Does it need to be banned? Nope.
Do you need to explain human reproduction to your kid? Yep.
What if your kid checks this book out of the library? Tell them whatever you want about the drawings, but don't make them feel ashamed.
My Subjective Summary plus The Naughty Drawings Hidden Below
I'd like to think that if i had children, i would've told them what the kids tell the parents in this book, ie, i endorse this book as a script for parents whose children are asking The Question. But i'm also pretty sure i wouldn't have shown a 9-year-old these illustrations of sexual congress, because they're just plain weird, ie, i wouldn't recommend that parents show this book to their kids.
Does it need to be banned? Nope.
Do you need to explain human reproduction to your kid? Yep.
What if your kid checks this book out of the library? Tell them whatever you want about the drawings, but don't make them feel ashamed.
My Subjective Summary plus The Naughty Drawings Hidden Below
February 19, 2019
What a wonderfully witty, hilarious and typically charming take on the subject from the late and richly-talented Babette Cole. It will have to wait, of course, until granddaughters are older and have had their first birds and bees talk! 😁
December 17, 2011
I read this book to my kids tonight. Sylvia is 7, Jesse is 3. It explains the details pretty well. The parents make up silly stories, and the kids set them straight by drawing pictures of how babies are really made. The pictures look like kids' drawings, and even though parts are drawn, they are very loosely represented. Sylvia decided the book was "appropriate" and that it explained everything well.
This book came from my library's "Family Talk" section. The section originated because certain children's books in our system were challenged. Rather than removing them, they were put in a special section, on a special shelf that is required to be sixty inches off the ground. That way kids can't accidentally pick them up for themselves. A grown up has to get the book down for them.
I've always said I'm not going to censor anything my kids want to read, so this whole special shelf bothers me. However, since I'm not in charge, I can't do much about it. Still, my supervisor and I talked about it, and we decided to move it from the shelf in the back of the children's section to the shelf in the front, next to the Children's Sequoyahs, magazines, and the JFiction new books. Also, the shelf is covered in bright blue paper.
Also, I'm bringing the books home to read to my own kids, just to see how we feel about them here.
This book came from my library's "Family Talk" section. The section originated because certain children's books in our system were challenged. Rather than removing them, they were put in a special section, on a special shelf that is required to be sixty inches off the ground. That way kids can't accidentally pick them up for themselves. A grown up has to get the book down for them.
I've always said I'm not going to censor anything my kids want to read, so this whole special shelf bothers me. However, since I'm not in charge, I can't do much about it. Still, my supervisor and I talked about it, and we decided to move it from the shelf in the back of the children's section to the shelf in the front, next to the Children's Sequoyahs, magazines, and the JFiction new books. Also, the shelf is covered in bright blue paper.
Also, I'm bringing the books home to read to my own kids, just to see how we feel about them here.
April 20, 2009
Very cute, medically accurate while not being too much information nor too little. The part I wasn't sure about was that the parents are artsy-fartsy, hippy-dippy (and other insulting rhyming things), there are dogs EVERYWHERE in the house, and the kids slump on the couch eating junk food. I couldn't tell what, if any, statement Cole was making there. Other than that, I loved the "childrens drawings" about sex, it managed to be clear about sex but still appropriate, answering questions and teaching some biological ideas, it told exactly what a child of the age appropriate for a picture book would want to know.
August 25, 2016
Surprising and hilarious. The "Crayola Kama Sutra" halfway through the book is worth the price of admission all by itself.
Please note that, despite looking like a book for preschoolers, this book is meant for adults to laugh at, and is in no wise appropriate for very small children. The illustrations are frank and explicit, but not especially lurid or graphic in terms of the anatomic realities. I would probably let a fairly mature eleven-year old read it alone, and would read it to a seven-year old, but not much younger than that.
Please note that, despite looking like a book for preschoolers, this book is meant for adults to laugh at, and is in no wise appropriate for very small children. The illustrations are frank and explicit, but not especially lurid or graphic in terms of the anatomic realities. I would probably let a fairly mature eleven-year old read it alone, and would read it to a seven-year old, but not much younger than that.
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October 7, 2011I first discovered this book in a science lesson, it’s a book that explores the subject of the ‘birds and bees,’ if any book could cause such a divide in opinion it would be this book. The author tackles the ‘birds and the bees’ in a humorous , tongue and cheek sort of way. I do understand what the author was attempting to achieve, to a certain extent children should be educated about their bodies and understand the cycle of life.
Personally, I felt that parts of the book worked well in addressing the subject, it uses simple language which makes it easy for children to follow. The humour that the author uses, attempts to educate, but do it in a non-serious way. Most of the pictures are colourful and appealing. However I was a little uncomfortable with some of the graphical content. As a mother myself, I felt a little uneasy by such graphic exploration of the process of fertilisation. I have a very traditional view that children should remain children, and have very limited information about sex. For this reason certain subjects of education should be carefully thought out, such graphics for young children may potentially be misconstrued. I think that by using child-like images to express adult activities and methods of doing so was quite a risqué and controversial thing to do. The text that went with the images, “here are some ways,” additionally may add to the possibilities of children picking up the wrong messages.
When I first saw the images my eyes popped out of my head and I almost fainted. I have never seen such a thing in a child’s book-but the question is does it work well? I think it’s a little too informative for my child, I couldn’t read this to my little girl. At the moment it is at the top of my shelf-oout of arms reach. I would be mortified if this book ever got into her hands.
My final take on this book, is that children should remain children and that children do not have to know such explicit information. Initially when I saw the book, it stirred my emotions, It did raise many questions for me and left me feeling slightly confused.
Please read this book-tell me what you think.
Personally, I felt that parts of the book worked well in addressing the subject, it uses simple language which makes it easy for children to follow. The humour that the author uses, attempts to educate, but do it in a non-serious way. Most of the pictures are colourful and appealing. However I was a little uncomfortable with some of the graphical content. As a mother myself, I felt a little uneasy by such graphic exploration of the process of fertilisation. I have a very traditional view that children should remain children, and have very limited information about sex. For this reason certain subjects of education should be carefully thought out, such graphics for young children may potentially be misconstrued. I think that by using child-like images to express adult activities and methods of doing so was quite a risqué and controversial thing to do. The text that went with the images, “here are some ways,” additionally may add to the possibilities of children picking up the wrong messages.
When I first saw the images my eyes popped out of my head and I almost fainted. I have never seen such a thing in a child’s book-but the question is does it work well? I think it’s a little too informative for my child, I couldn’t read this to my little girl. At the moment it is at the top of my shelf-oout of arms reach. I would be mortified if this book ever got into her hands.
My final take on this book, is that children should remain children and that children do not have to know such explicit information. Initially when I saw the book, it stirred my emotions, It did raise many questions for me and left me feeling slightly confused.
Please read this book-tell me what you think.
September 6, 2014
I am writing this review from a different perspective. Not whether or not it was good for my children, but if it was good for me.
This book was bought for me when i was five years old, and it quickly became my favourite book. The story of two children out-smarting their parents gave me immense satisfaction. Not only did parents come up with the wrong idea, they come up with the wrong idea time and time again, until their much-cleverer-than-them children set them straight.
The best page was the last one, "now you know" say the children "and so does everyone else" and the open the door to all the animals to rush in, the living room utter filled with every mummy and child you could think of. I spent hours joining up the pairs and trying to name all of them.
What did I think of "here are some ways Mummies and Daddies fit together"? not much. It was amusing to think that Mummies and Daddies would do anything remotely fun as depicted in the pictures. Ride a skateboard? Play on a spacehopper? Of course Mummies and Daddies would do things together, cos they do everything together, but Mummies and Daddies doing anything FUN? ha. nope.
As for it being "a how-to guild for children" don't be silly. The book does not call them "A man and a Woman" its "Mummy and Daddy" and at five those are two very different things, I did not think "when I grow up I am going to make a baby" its only something Mummies and Daddies could do. The book made the greatest bases for all sex talk "what are periods" "well you know the book Mummy laid an egg..." "What are condoms?" "well you know your book Mummy laid an Egg"
Not going to lie, when I came back to it as a teenager and again as an adult, I thought it was hilarious! However as a child most of the dirty jokes went over my head, the only thing I knew was the very basic fact. In the end that is why this book was written to amuse parents and educate children
This book was bought for me when i was five years old, and it quickly became my favourite book. The story of two children out-smarting their parents gave me immense satisfaction. Not only did parents come up with the wrong idea, they come up with the wrong idea time and time again, until their much-cleverer-than-them children set them straight.
The best page was the last one, "now you know" say the children "and so does everyone else" and the open the door to all the animals to rush in, the living room utter filled with every mummy and child you could think of. I spent hours joining up the pairs and trying to name all of them.
What did I think of "here are some ways Mummies and Daddies fit together"? not much. It was amusing to think that Mummies and Daddies would do anything remotely fun as depicted in the pictures. Ride a skateboard? Play on a spacehopper? Of course Mummies and Daddies would do things together, cos they do everything together, but Mummies and Daddies doing anything FUN? ha. nope.
As for it being "a how-to guild for children" don't be silly. The book does not call them "A man and a Woman" its "Mummy and Daddy" and at five those are two very different things, I did not think "when I grow up I am going to make a baby" its only something Mummies and Daddies could do. The book made the greatest bases for all sex talk "what are periods" "well you know the book Mummy laid an egg..." "What are condoms?" "well you know your book Mummy laid an Egg"
Not going to lie, when I came back to it as a teenager and again as an adult, I thought it was hilarious! However as a child most of the dirty jokes went over my head, the only thing I knew was the very basic fact. In the end that is why this book was written to amuse parents and educate children
May 3, 2012
My Mommy Laid An Egg:Or, Where Do Babies Come From? by Babette Cole
ISBN 978-0099299110 Published by Red Fox 1995
This book is meant to be a light hearted way to introduce children to the concept of sex. I’m sure it was written because children do question around the subject a hell of a lot. However, I personally feel it is a very inappropriate way to treat the subject.
The book has illustrations throughout and I do feel at certain points they do go way overboard and I found them very inappropriate. What's with the cartoon kamasutra?! I feel it is too advanced for children below a certain age. I am sure the book has had mixed reviews, but this one was certainly not for me.
Sex is a serious subject, especially for children and should not be treated light-heartedly which I feel this book does. I would certainly not want to use this book to introduce my children to the birds and the bees.
This book would be better read by an older child who has some knowledge rather than an introduction to the topic.
ISBN 978-0099299110 Published by Red Fox 1995
This book is meant to be a light hearted way to introduce children to the concept of sex. I’m sure it was written because children do question around the subject a hell of a lot. However, I personally feel it is a very inappropriate way to treat the subject.
The book has illustrations throughout and I do feel at certain points they do go way overboard and I found them very inappropriate. What's with the cartoon kamasutra?! I feel it is too advanced for children below a certain age. I am sure the book has had mixed reviews, but this one was certainly not for me.
Sex is a serious subject, especially for children and should not be treated light-heartedly which I feel this book does. I would certainly not want to use this book to introduce my children to the birds and the bees.
This book would be better read by an older child who has some knowledge rather than an introduction to the topic.
September 24, 2011
“Mummy Laid an Egg!” is a story which is sure to divide opinions. It approaches the subject of the birds and the bees in a humorous manner and would be a good response for the most inquisitive child! I have a very split opinion on this story, mainly due to the illustrations in the book. Although Babette tries her very best to explain the reproductive system, and does this well- I feel the pictures are a little too graphic for small children. Amusing maybe for adults but for young minds I worry that they may pick up the wrong messages. “Mummy Laid an Egg!” will promote good discussion points amongst teachers and parents alike. From an educational view, this book could be used for Science and Sex Education lessons.
February 21, 2016
I first read this book about a year ago to my God-daughter and her sisters. My was it eye opening and a very interesting read, especially with young children. However I love the way Cole has approached the subject about 'how children are made' and it's a good way of being able to speak to children about it with a bit of humour. The girls found it hilarious but they learnt a lot from it! The use of colours and the fact that the children had drawn the pictures in the book to explain, made it fun and child friendly.
October 15, 2023
immer mal wieder knuffig da durchzublättern
June 17, 2025
I laughed so much, I fell off my chair
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December 3, 2019Text-to-Self
Mommy Laid an Egg by Babette Cole is an interesting book. The advantage of being a citizen of the United States is having the right to freedom of speech. As an individual you have an opportunity to express yourself without condemnation or retribution for the most part. Ms. Cole chose to discuss an important topic using child friendly illustrations as a way to bond with the reader. As an educator I would not use this book as a part of classroom literature. It is too graphic for me to share with young children. When my husband and I had a conversation about sex with our children, it was not very difficult. We were honest, direct, and very careful with our word choices. I appreciate the desire to discuss this topic, but I do not believe the conversation requires an illustration.
Mommy Laid an Egg by Babette Cole is an interesting book. The advantage of being a citizen of the United States is having the right to freedom of speech. As an individual you have an opportunity to express yourself without condemnation or retribution for the most part. Ms. Cole chose to discuss an important topic using child friendly illustrations as a way to bond with the reader. As an educator I would not use this book as a part of classroom literature. It is too graphic for me to share with young children. When my husband and I had a conversation about sex with our children, it was not very difficult. We were honest, direct, and very careful with our word choices. I appreciate the desire to discuss this topic, but I do not believe the conversation requires an illustration.
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May 28, 2020Mommy Laid An Egg: Or, Where Do Babies Come From is a story about one of the most asked children's questions. Mom and Dad give their children multiple scenarios about where they came from- a seed, an egg and even baked from cookies. To the parents surprise thought the children already know where they came from.
According to ALA.org this book is on the frequently challenged book list- the main reason for this is because of the controversial topic of sex. The book contains graphic drawings and explicit detail about sex education that may not be age appropriate. In Children's Literature Briefly 7th Edition, it states that books should be judged holistically while also considering age appropriateness. I believe it is safe to say that this book does not belong in an elementary classroom but may be of benefit for a parent in their own home.
According to ALA.org this book is on the frequently challenged book list- the main reason for this is because of the controversial topic of sex. The book contains graphic drawings and explicit detail about sex education that may not be age appropriate. In Children's Literature Briefly 7th Edition, it states that books should be judged holistically while also considering age appropriateness. I believe it is safe to say that this book does not belong in an elementary classroom but may be of benefit for a parent in their own home.
June 25, 2017
I read this book after seeing it on the banned list. I feel that there is some merit for it being banned, considering it isn't even the parents who tell the kids about having babies. I think for it being a children's book, it is too in depth. I would not share this in my own classroom unless it was 5th grade at least. Even at 5th grade, I would make sure it is a classroom that would be able to handle it first. Even once I made it past it being so graphic, I did not think it was written very well at all.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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November 12, 2019Controversial Book
This is a kid friendly, yet controversial book that address sex and reproduction. The illustrations have a very cartoon feel that plays up the comical approach the authors use to inform the students. While the book handles sex in a funny and lighthearted manner I understand why the book is banned from classrooms. Sex education in schools has always been a subject of intense public argument, and the references made in this book may surely be viewed as inappropriate for early learners.
This is a kid friendly, yet controversial book that address sex and reproduction. The illustrations have a very cartoon feel that plays up the comical approach the authors use to inform the students. While the book handles sex in a funny and lighthearted manner I understand why the book is banned from classrooms. Sex education in schools has always been a subject of intense public argument, and the references made in this book may surely be viewed as inappropriate for early learners.
October 1, 2015
This is a story of the many farfetched tales children are told about "where babies come from". It visually demonstrates the confusing imagery children recieve when they are told such tales from stalks, to cabbages, to eggs being laid. It shows the children explaining to their parents where babies come from from their point of view.
The imagery of the book is striking as when the children draw the simplistic lined mummy and daddy, to adult eyes, the book seems shocking at first. Although they are only lined drawings it appears rather graphic. However when linked with the text the imagery becomes less shocking and more understandable. The reproductive organs are made into a metaphor like how plants reproduce "seeds, tubes and eggs". The simplistic language of "fitting together" allows children to make more sense of adult relationships, baby reproduction without causing too much confusion or going into too much detail.
I think this book would be very good for parents struggling with these issues with their children. It allows a child's perception of the topic to be viewed by a child making it more relatable and understandable.
The imagery of the book is striking as when the children draw the simplistic lined mummy and daddy, to adult eyes, the book seems shocking at first. Although they are only lined drawings it appears rather graphic. However when linked with the text the imagery becomes less shocking and more understandable. The reproductive organs are made into a metaphor like how plants reproduce "seeds, tubes and eggs". The simplistic language of "fitting together" allows children to make more sense of adult relationships, baby reproduction without causing too much confusion or going into too much detail.
I think this book would be very good for parents struggling with these issues with their children. It allows a child's perception of the topic to be viewed by a child making it more relatable and understandable.
May 1, 2012
I came across this book in one of the science seminars. I found this book to be incredibly funny, witty, and also very educational, as the book helps explain the facts of life in a way kids can easily relate to. This book simplifies that whole process of explaining to children about that long dreaded question about ‘Where do babies come from?’ as it clearly illustrates that. This book has received a lot of critique from some parents who have deemed the book to be controversial due to the imagery displayed. I must admit that to some degree the images are a little bit graphic considering the targeted young audience. However, in spite of some of the criticism, overall, l would recommend it for KS1 as it can be a useful educational book aiding teachers/ parents like wise in explaining where babies come from. I think overall this book will facilitate and promote healthy true life discussions. It is a colourful book with cartoon characters which l believe will appeal widely to young children. Overall, it’s very humorous, another must read !!!
June 9, 2012
Mummy Laid an Egg- Babette Cole
“Mummy Laid an Egg” is about a mum and dad who decides it is time to tell their children how babies are made. They come up with some very funny explanations. The children just laugh when they are told dinosaurs deliver some babies. Theirs are grown in the greenhouse and they decide to tell their parents how it really works.
I quite enjoyed this book, its humorous approach to the subject of the “birds and the bees” in my opinion would be a good response for the most inquisitive child! Although I would be slightly cautious in introducing this book to a younger class this mainly being due to the illustrations in the book. Although Babette tries her very best to explain the reproductive system, and does this well I feel the pictures are a little too graphic for small children and maybe considered controversial by some parents.
As a result I would recommend this book for children of the ages 6 and up.
“Mummy Laid an Egg” is about a mum and dad who decides it is time to tell their children how babies are made. They come up with some very funny explanations. The children just laugh when they are told dinosaurs deliver some babies. Theirs are grown in the greenhouse and they decide to tell their parents how it really works.
I quite enjoyed this book, its humorous approach to the subject of the “birds and the bees” in my opinion would be a good response for the most inquisitive child! Although I would be slightly cautious in introducing this book to a younger class this mainly being due to the illustrations in the book. Although Babette tries her very best to explain the reproductive system, and does this well I feel the pictures are a little too graphic for small children and maybe considered controversial by some parents.
As a result I would recommend this book for children of the ages 6 and up.
July 26, 2011
I have read this book before. I cannot remember exactly when, but I do specifically remember thinking, "Well, I'm not reading this one to our girls just yet." It was probably about two years ago, so now I figured they were more ready. It's a humorous tale and helps to initiate a discussion between parent and child about sex and reproduction. The book is fairly vague about technical terms, so it is up to the parent to provide the specifics, if necessary. The page in the middle of the book that depicts "...some ways mommies and daddies fit together" is hilarious, but could be a bit surprising for parents. I recommend they read this book first by themselves, before sharing it with a child. Overall, I think it's a funny and helpful book.
April 4, 2009
Um. I don't know what to say about this book. It was kinda cute, but, I don't know if I'd really let my kids read it. Because there's a really awkward (graphic!) page. In fact, my eyes bugged out of my head and my jaw dropped when I saw it. I guess that just makes you want to read it now.
I loved the pictures of the cute little baby bums and the parents' creative excuses about where babies came from. But like I said, it just got kind of awkward, like in a too informative kind of way. It doesn't take much for me to think something is scandalous, though, so I'm curious to know what other people think.
Oh, and the dad in the book has a pony tail. That was kind of weird.
I loved the pictures of the cute little baby bums and the parents' creative excuses about where babies came from. But like I said, it just got kind of awkward, like in a too informative kind of way. It doesn't take much for me to think something is scandalous, though, so I'm curious to know what other people think.
Oh, and the dad in the book has a pony tail. That was kind of weird.
October 7, 2011
This book is a good story to deal with misconceptions on how babies are made, however, the illustrations are quiet graphic and therefore contraversial as it can be questioned as to weather these pictures are appropiate for young children and also if so what age would be appripiate. Nevertheless this book give great facts and explation to children. Additionlly this book provides curriculum links to Science, PSHE, history of themselve and English.
September 7, 2015
Okay I get that you need to have a talk about sex with kids but the pornographic cartoon spread was not really necessary at all. I am not a prude, but even I was taken aback by the very graphic clown-balloon sex act on the page among many other weird ones (sex on a skate board?!?). Other than to show ADULTS how ridiculous this book is, I would not check this out.
May 11, 2013
Hahaha this book! I remember in primary school we used to get it and hide it in the cover of another book so people didn't know what we were reading... I even remember where in the library it was kept! Wasn't so much help when people looked over your shoulder and saw those cartoons though...
January 31, 2014
An excellent aid to "the talk". Funny and candid.
March 7, 2018
This book was discussed in another book I read recently, Achtung Baby: An American Mom on the German Art of Raising Self-Reliant Children, I knew I wanted to get it for my kids.
This book is about how babies are made. The book is honest, but not overly technical. It is a picture book on sex for kids. My 11 year old read it first and told me that he thought it was funny that the kids had to explain to the parents how babies were born. My other kids, 7 & 8, found it humorous at points and my younger son liked the page with the baby flowers and the bums coming out of the flowers. He was amazed about "This going into the hole." Honestly, they were more interested in the stories the parents told the kids then the reality portion.
All in all, I think this is a good book to use to let your kids know the truth, but it's not overly descriptive.
This book is about how babies are made. The book is honest, but not overly technical. It is a picture book on sex for kids. My 11 year old read it first and told me that he thought it was funny that the kids had to explain to the parents how babies were born. My other kids, 7 & 8, found it humorous at points and my younger son liked the page with the baby flowers and the bums coming out of the flowers. He was amazed about "This going into the hole." Honestly, they were more interested in the stories the parents told the kids then the reality portion.
All in all, I think this is a good book to use to let your kids know the truth, but it's not overly descriptive.
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