Boys, Girls & Body Science: A First Book About Facts of Life

This book was perfect for my 9 yo daughter. I spent a lot of time looking for a book to help me have 'that talk' after feeling like the book I used for my eldest daughter was a little 'too much info!'. The reviews were spot on with this book - it was factual, acknowledged that it is an uncomfortable subject, that they might feel embarrassed or giggle, but also didn't go into too much information that she really doesn't need to know at this stage. She started off by putting her hands over her ears "la la la la I don't want to do this mum!" but by the end of the book she was asking some very thoughtful questions and took the book to read again - so a success in my eyes. I loved the bit in the book about different families having different views on when you are old enough to have sex - it opened up the discussion about it being special and precious. The scientist slant on the story was excellent. Over all it was a very positive book which enabled a positive discussion - I would absolutely recommend this book!

Happy With this book basic knowledge

My 11.5 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed this book, finished it at a sitting. It's an answer to some of her basic body questions. The only problem I had was that the front cover of the book was very very dirty,covered in brownish-dried up thick whatever. Because I really wanted the book, I cleaned it off with wet wipes before handing the book over to my child. It shouldn't have been posted in that horrible and messy condition.

Perfect for my inquisitive 8 year old-enough information to satisfy his questions but not too much for his age. Quick delivery and the book is how it's described

Such a great book to explain the basics of sex education to your child.

Daughter now 10 finds this a very interesting and useful reference point. One of those books that are returned to many times

This book was an easy read as it was straight to the point with out making your child feel uncomfortable.

Good book

Excellent book for approaching this awkward subject, I highly recommend! I have a B.A. in Psychology with a focus on child development but was still nervous about discussing this topic with my 3rd almost 4th grade daughter (it's different when it's your kid!). I wasn't sure my daughter was ready, but she has been asking tons of questions and I thought it was time, before she started asking someone else!! I wanted to check out books on this topic to help with the wording, as I was worried I would say too much, more than she needed to know for first discussion on this topic - I just wanted help to get the basic questions answered from a professional who has talked to many kids and families, I found that from this author. I checked out 6 or 7 other books before deciding on this one. This book explains everything in a no nonsense, no big deal way, has great illustrations and answers ALL the questions I wanted to cover without getting too hung up on details. It discusses how a baby is made with a mom and dad (does not cover alternate lifestyles/conception methods) which was a good fit for our family and situation. Discussed regular birth and c-section, which is good for kids born both ways. Basically went from start of baby-making ending with how babies are born and why they have a belly button. It could not have been done better. I was so pleased with this book and think it is very well done, you can't go wrong. I feel confident now as I approach discussing this topic with my daughter.

Sufficient detail for my 7 year old. She found the format of the book entertaining - a teacher explaining "body science" to her class. The quirky observations/comments made by the children in the class helped keep the subject matter light and not awkward. I think we will need a book that provides more information within another year but it was a great book to get the conversation started!

Highly recommend. Good to read with your child but also good to have the child read it themselves. Clear and accurate. Nothing inappropriate. Doesn’t cover puberty though. Would need an additional book for that, which is fine. This one is good for ten and under.

This book helped so much with "The Talk" and made it so much more comfortable for the both of us. Kid friendly explanations and simple pictures. Great buy.

In my opinion, this book is for kids ages 10 and up. My 10 and 11 year old kids had to skip a few pages because they were too graphic for them. But the style, both pictures and text, is more like a K-3 picture book, so it would not be appropiate for 12 and up, nor does it have enough info for that age. There is a small window of age/ maturity and family believes for which this book is appropriate. It is especially well suited for a child who avoids books and does not like reading but is mature enough for the topic. It reads easy and fast. Personally, I disliked framing human sexuality and reproduction in the context of "being good scientists". If you call your nose "nose" you are not a scientist, neither are you one if you call other parts of the body by their proper name. 8 months after I bought and rated this book I am adding a star to it. The book had been on a book shelf since we first looked at it and my younger one, who has gone through reproductive education at school recently, took it off the shelf and both looked at it again, so I am glad it was there for them to use it. And maybe the window of appropriateness is a little widers, given that kids mature at different ages.