Children's Books > Sex Education

Psst, want a whole new approach to puberty? Puberty Girl is here to help! Whether or not you've started seeing the signs of your body changing, this fab book will bring new meaning and understanding to a young girl's teen years. Yes, it can be a confusing and emotional time - but with Puberty Girl by your side, you won't need to go through puberty alone. It is smart, intelligent, fun, colourful and factual and tells it like it is. It talks about the big M, the V word (yep - Vagina!), the period costume, PMS, puberty power and even ... read more

Travel with a pair of friendly fish as they learn about what parts of our bodies we share with others. Children will learn what the boundaries of appropriate touching are in a very non-threatening way. School Counselor Julie Federico begins the imperative conversation of personal boundaries in Some Parts are not for Sharing. Children will enjoy learning about their bodies as they get some important information from a pair of fish. Parents will marvel at the simple straightforward language and use of sea creatures that create this m... read more

Preschool children can learn safe boundaries, how to distinguish between "good" and "bad" touches, and how to respond appropriately to unwanted touches. This is a powerful book for enhancing self-esteem. Parenting Press's bestseller!

A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to male puberty, invaluable for young boys and parents alike, tackling key subjects from physical changes to emotional ones.

Bright, stylish original colour illustrations and diagrams reveal everything young boys need to know about the changes they experience as they near puberty.

Written in a witty yet factual and clear style that makes this confusing and tricky subject approachable.

Includes basic details on what's happening to girls, too.
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A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to female puberty, invaluable for young girls and parents alike, tackling key subjects from physical changes to buying their first bra. Bright, stylish original colour illustrations and diagrams reveal everything young girls need to know about the changes they experience as they near puberty. Written in a witty yet factual and clear style that makes this confusing and tricky subject approachable. Includes basic details on what's happening to boys, too.

An invaluable source of information for growing boys, parents, and caregivers, this beautifully packaged guide offers pre-teen boys an appealing and fresh take on entering adolescence.
Straightforward, conversational advice presents young boys with answers to the questions they may be too embarrassed to ask. This celebration of maturing bodies and spirits is invariably positive and provid factual information on acne, sexual development, body odor, and other physical changes.
Also honestly detailed are the emotion... read more

Truly loving touches are as important to all of us as food and warmth. This gentle book helps children understand the kinds of touches they need, how to ask for a hug, a kiss or a lap to sit on, and how to respect other people's bodies. Includes people of various ages, ethnic groups and physical abilities. "Lovingly written, " comments one educator.

A mother-child conversation introduces the topic of sexual abuse and ways to keep one's body private. Through the narration of a child, the author introduces the concept of privacy, establishing its broad meaning and then extending it to include the private parts of the body

"Mom, where do babies come from?" Many parents live in fear of the day their child asks this question-which inevitably happens, often as early as the preschool years. Here is a picture book designed especially for young children who are becoming aware of their bodies, but aren't ready to learn about sexual intercourse. Written with warmth and honesty, "Amazing You "presents clear and age-appropriate information about reproduction, birth, and the difference between girls' and boys' bodies. Lynne Cravath's lighthearted illustrations ... read more

In simple, reassuring language, the author explains that a child's body is his or her own; that it is all right for kids to decline a friendly hug or kiss, even from someone they love; and that you can still be friends even if you don't want a hug now. This is a wonderful book to help parents and teachers deal with young children on the subject of sexual abuse. With appealing illustrations and simple text, it aids children in understanding the difference between "good and bad" touching by others. Written by a licensed social wor... read more

Helping kids set healthy boundaries for their private parts can be a daunting and awkward task for parents, counselors and educators. Written from a kid's point of view, I Said No! makes this task a lot easier.
To help Zack cope with a real-life experience he had with a friend, he and his mum wrote a book to help prepare other kids to deal with a range of problematic situations. I Said No! uses kid-friendly language and illustrations to help parents and concerned adults give kids guidance they can understand, practice and use... read more

This is a funky and fun boy's and girl's guide to puberty and growing up. As kids grow up and reach puberty, their bodies start to change and develop. They're bound to have all kinds of questions - but what exactly is happening? From growth spurts to sex education, this straight-talking but fun guide to how girls and boys grow up will tell your child everything they need to know about growing up. Arranged into separate boy and girl sections, they will learn about each other as well as themselves. Packed with cool graphics, quizzes ... read more

Teaching your child about sex can be a rewarding, relationship-strengthening experience. You just need to be equipped with the right tools: clear, easy-to-explain information; critical questions to ask; good timing; and a sense of humor. <br> Often touched on only lightly in schools, sexual knowledge is one of the most important parts of your child's education. Help encourage positive thought, relationships, and decision-making with Dr Berman's resourceful, reassuring, and comprehensive new book.

How Did I Begin? is a friendly introduction to the facts of life for young children that follows the story of a new life from the moment of conception to the birth of a baby. The book invites lots of discussion and provides answers to all those questions.

A hilariously funny but ultimately reassuring picture book about life's little mysteries.
What are tummy buttons for, and how do they get there? What does the tooth fairy really look like? Why do grown-ups have hair in their ears and up their noses, but sometimes none on their heads? Why do Mummy and Daddy lock you out of their bedroom, and where do they go at night?
In her own characteristic style, Babette Cole explores these questions and many more with her wonderfully sharp text and riotously funny illustrations.

A story about "your body belongs to you" and a child's right to say no. It is designed to help children learn about body boundaries and learn to express themselves when they don't like something, even if that something is as benign as the tickles of a trusted adult. Uncle Willy is Kyle's favorite relative, but sometimes Uncle Willy's tickles bother Kyle. In this charming story that features a nonthreatening, much-loved adult and avoids controversial sexual issues, Kyle must find a way to understand his right to his own physical... read more

Girls and Boys are always curious and even sometimes alarmed by the behaviour of their bodies as they grow up. Puberty being a particularly unsettling time, Babette Cole has made this the subject of the fifth title in her bestselling series of family dilemmas. Who else but Babette would have the temerity to tackle this subject in a picture book and the genius to carry it off! In Hair in Funny Places her artwork is without exaggeration some of the best she has ever done - it is brilliant. The text, which takes the form of a conversa... read more

Young children ask so many questions about their bodies and how they were made. With lively language, engaging art and clear, accurate information, this book answers those perfectly normal questions and will help even pre-school children feel proud and comfortable about their own bodies. It is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, librarians and health professionals to use with children.

How Will I Grow? is an introduction to the way our bodies change from a baby to a fully grown adult. Using a question and answer format, it explores the different aspects of growth, including how our bones grow longer and what they need to be stronger.

The perfect book for introducing a young child to the concept of where babies come from and how they grow. This is a great book to share and discuss all the changes going on inside 'mummy's tummy'. Every month a new picture shows how big baby is and how far along a timeline (featured at the foot of each spread) baby has moved. The real attraction of the book is the 'life-size' nature of the drawings, giving mother and child a fantastic opportunity to really explore what is happening, how big baby is in context to everyday objects a... read more