It's Perfectly Normal
Harris, R. (2009). It's Perfectly Normal. Boston, MA: Candlewick Press. This non-fiction book is wonderfully organized with a table of contents and an index to help readers find just what they want. This book could be read by parents, children 10 and older, or parents with their children to talk about sex, puberty, and sexual healthy. At this age, research shows adolescents are asking, "Am I normal?" and this book answers this question. I know when I was this age I was too embarrassed to ask certain questions, and this book has answers to everything! The illustrations are very informative and there are funny cartoons with a bird and a bee to lighten the serious information given. The topics include how your body changes during puberty, birth control, sexual intercourse, sexual orientation, babies, masturbation, intimacy, and reporting sexual abuse. I like that the book shows bodies of all sizes and shapes. Kids think, "Cool!", "Gross!" "Really?!", Parents will be thrilled they don't have to come up with all the answers. This is a great book for both boys and girls in young adulthood.
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