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lyonsferocious's review
funny
informative
fast-paced
5.0
The best early sexual health book I've come across. Simplifies the process of conception in an age appropriate way that creates space for a diversity of experiences. Perfect level of information for your 1-5 year old child!
allmadhere106's review
5.0
What a great idea! This book is designed for any child who is interested in learning about how babies are made. It's not overly graphic--it has a little bit of artsy interpretation--but it's done in a way that encourages the parents to discuss things further with the child. This is also appropriate for lots of different families and isn't completely het. There are LGBT families shown and the book emphasizes that a baby is made through having a sperm, an egg, and a place for the baby to grow. The bodies don't fall under gender stereotyped colors or shapes--there's a focus on how gender and biology are not the same thing--and no where does the book do any kind of shaming. I love it!
Ultimately, I learned about this book at my library because a parent complained. Parents, keep in mind that by having your child read this book you will have to answer questions and participate in active parenting. The kids are curious to know all about it; it's the parents who seem to have more of a problem with the content.
Ultimately, I learned about this book at my library because a parent complained. Parents, keep in mind that by having your child read this book you will have to answer questions and participate in active parenting. The kids are curious to know all about it; it's the parents who seem to have more of a problem with the content.
skysalla's review
4.0
Great simplistic way to discuss how babies are made with young kids. The book is open for all sorts of family shapes/sizes and has the perfect amount of scientific data without being too awkward for young kids.
I liked some of the questions posed throughout. But I also feel like the ending could have been a little cleaner as it currently stands if feels a bit abrupt (although to be fair it ends on a question so that may not be abrupt to some).
I liked some of the questions posed throughout. But I also feel like the ending could have been a little cleaner as it currently stands if feels a bit abrupt (although to be fair it ends on a question so that may not be abrupt to some).
aharman13's review
5.0
I *love* this book and how it scientifically explains how babies are made with the real names of anatomy and absent of gender binary. My daughters (3 & 6) found it super easy to understand and enjoyed the book.
rryep's review
**Educational
+Nonfiction
+Main Topics: Biology - Human Anatomy - Sex
+Inclusive of transgender individuals & sterile/infertile individuals
+lgbtQia+ Author
+Author has a Masters degree in Education emphasis in sexuality and disability - founding member of the "Come As You Are Co"-operative
+Nonfiction
+Main Topics: Biology - Human Anatomy - Sex
+Inclusive of transgender individuals & sterile/infertile individuals
+lgbtQia+ Author
+Author has a Masters degree in Education emphasis in sexuality and disability - founding member of the "Come As You Are Co"-operative
taliaissmart's review
3.0
I really enjoyed this progressive picture book about where babies come from. The text and illustrations are completely open-ended regarding sex, gender, sexual orientation, and more, meaning that families of all types are represented here. I think that for a kid to fully understand reproduction, an adult will need to sort of fill in the blanks, making the whole process clearer in terms of that child's particular context and family situation. This book provides a building block for the understanding process, though- an explanation of the simplest components of fertilization and birth.
While I think the general concept of this book is great, I did not like the whole thing about sperm and eggs containing "stories" about the bodies they come from. That's not an effective way to explain DNA, and I think it's more confusing than it is helpful.
While I think the general concept of this book is great, I did not like the whole thing about sperm and eggs containing "stories" about the bodies they come from. That's not an effective way to explain DNA, and I think it's more confusing than it is helpful.
silvia_linn's review
5.0
This is perfect for what I needed. I like to speak honestly about how babies are made in an inclusive way; however, I don’t want to broach sex yet (my kids are young). This fits the bill perfectly and I like the story aspect because we’ve already read a bunch of more factual technical ones.