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Children's Books > Sex Education

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Hair in Funny Places by Babette Cole

$22.00 NZD

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Category: Sex Education

The new book in Babette Cole's bestselling series of "family dilemmas that began with "Mummy Laid an Egg."" Puberty. Who else but Babette Cole would have the temerity to tackle this subject in a picture book, and the genius to carry it off. The text, which takes the form of a conversation between a smal l girl and her teddy bear, is ingenious and funny.As it turns out, it is the behaviour of the wonderfully depicted Mr. and Mrs. Hormone that plays havoc with the physical and emotional states of girls and boys between, roughly, eight to eighteen years. The book is bound to be controversial but Babette Cole has never taken the conventional path and her readers love her for her outrageous approach to little-mentioned topics. ...Show more

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Puberty Girl by Shushann Movsessian

$33.00 NZD

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Category: 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 tween years. Yes, it can be a confusing and emotional time - but with Puberty Girl by yo ur side, you won't need to go through puberty alone.Puberty Girl 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 the B word - breasts! This beautifully illustrated book lets you know what to expect, physically and emotionally, as you tread the path to becoming a woman. ...Show more

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It's My Body: A Book about Body Privacy by Louise Spilsbury

$22.00 NZD

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Category: Health & Personal Safety

This brightly coloured, illustrated title explains to children about body privacy and why private parts should be kept private. Children will learn that their body belongs to them and they can say 'no' if they don't want anyone to touch their body. They'll discover what is inappropriate, and be encoura ged to speak up if they are uncomfortable with how other people treat them. It also covers the topic of secrets and when you shouldn't keep a secret. The book looks at respecting each other's boundaries and becoming aware that some children, particularly those with autism or anxiety, may find hugging or any kind of touch, unbearable. It also covers bullying, such as pinching or kicking, and shows children the best way to speak out to help stop these things happening. Written by Louise Spilsbury, the text explains, simply and clearly, without scaremongering, why body privacy is important. ...Show more

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Amazing You! Getting Smart about Your Private Parts by Gail Saltz

$23.00 NZD

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Category: Sex Education

“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 sex ual 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 enliven the text, making this a book that parents will gladly share with their young ones. ...Show more

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Puberty Boy by Geoff Price

$33.00 NZD

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Category: Sex Education

'Clear, wise and kind - a major achievement. Treats puberty with a whole person viewpoint' - Steve Biddulph, author of Raising BoysHave you ever noticed, now that you're growing up, that your parents want to sit you down and have these embarrassing kinds of conversations with you about sex? Or they leav e those 'educational' books about growing up lying around the house? Or you've got some questions about what's happening to your body but you just can't hack the thought of talking about it with your mum?Well, Puberty Boy sidesteps embarrassing conversations and gives the full low down on what it means to be growing up. And it's written just for you.In this book, real men and boys share their stories about puberty. This lighthearted, plain speaking and honest book tells you what puberty is, when it happens and how your bodies will change. It explores the thinking and emotional changes that are happening alongside the physical and even tackles how to talk to girls! There's a brain shift happening inside you at puberty and Geoff Price makes sure that you know about it and are equipped to handle it.Puberty Boy explains the transitions that boys need to go through to become healthy young men in a unique, colourful and commonsense way. It is an essential guide for boys - and your parents, carers and teachers might even find it useful as well! (Hey, leave it lying around for them to find.) ...Show more

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Where Do Babies Come from? (Lift-the-Flap First Questions & Answers) by Katie Daynes

$23.00 NZD

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Category: Sex Education | Series: Lift the Flap First Questions and Answers

Lots of questions for inquisitive young minds. The colourful illustrations, large and simple text and chunky flaps reveal the answers. The little curious one's questions about the facts of life are finally answered in a way that is both sensible and approachable for them. It tells children enough facts to satisfy their curiosity without getting into the specific details which will be learnt at an older age. The focus is on babies throughout the animal kingdom, as well as human babies and as with all the Lift-the-flap First Questions and Answers, questions are inspired by the sort of typical children's questions. Other titles in this series are Lift-the-flap First Questions and Answers How do flowers grow? and Lift-the-flap First Questions and Answers What makes it rain? ...Show more

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Where Did I Really Come From? Sexual Intercourse, DI, IVF, Pregnancy, Birth, Surrogacy, Adoption by Narelle Wickham

$28.00 NZD

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Category: Children's Books

This book is about where babies come from... the most important thing is not really how you began, but that certain people wanted you to be born. They thought that you would be so special that they wanted you to live with them as part of their family. Written to help parents and teachers, this book ans wers the age-old question, "Where did I come from?" The answers today are not as straightforward as they used to be. Most children are conceived through sexual intercourse, but this is no longer the only way babies are made. This book offers simple, non-judgemental explanations of sexual intercourse, assisted conception (DI, IVF), pregnancy, birth, surrogacy and adoption. ...Show more

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Where Did I Come From? by Peter Mayle

$20.00 NZD

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Category: Sex Education

This bestselling classic explains the facts of life to young children in an age-appropriate and straightforward manner, accompanied by lively illustrations.

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What's Happening to Me? For Boys (Usborne) by Alex Frith

$20.00 NZD

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Category: Sex Education | Series: What's Happening to Me?

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. Written in conjunction with medical and counselling experts. For 9+ year olds. ...Show more

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It's My Body: A Book to Teach Young Children How to Resist Uncomfortable Touch by Lory Freeman

$23.00 NZD

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Category: Sex Education | Series: Children's safety series & abuse prevention

This classic book on personal safety teaches young children between the ages of 2 and 8 years how to resist uncomfortable touch. The drawings are simple and expressive so that even the youngest reader can comprehend them. The text is simple and clear; positive, not scary. Preschool children can learn s afe 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! ...Show more

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Mummy Laid an Egg by Babette Cole

$20.00 NZD

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Category: Sex Education

Mum and Dad decide it's time to tell their children the facts of life. But is it? Do they really dare? Or worst of all do they even know them? All sorts of hilarious possibilities are discussed: babies come from seeds. You can find them under stones. You grow them in flower pots. You can squeeze them fr om tubes like toothpaste. That is until the children decide it's time to put the record straight and that's where the real fun begins. ...Show more

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What's Happening to Me? For Girls (Usborne) by Sue Meredith

$20.00 NZD

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Category: Sex Education | Series: Facts of Life

A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to female puberty, this title will prove invaluable for both young girls and their parents alike, tackling key subjects from the physical changes that occur at this time to practical matters such as buying your first bra.

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