Its perfectly normal tenth anniversary edition age 10 and up. Changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health the family library 1994. In 1994, robie harris and michael emberley gave the worlds families an awesome gift its perfectly normal. Sep 21, 2014 september 21, 2014 its perfectly normal, a 20yearold illustrated sexed book for kids, is meant to teach children about sexual health, puberty and relationships.
A book about changing bodies, growing up, sex and sexual health robie h. I took a look at four books on puberty and reproduction with the help of my children, ages 7, 12, and 15. May 06, 2014 inside the most controversial sexed books of all time as parents protest it s perfectly normal, we take a look at the most hotly debated books about the birds and bees view in app. It s perfectly normal, which is geared toward children nearing puberty, has sold more than one million copies, been translated into more than 35 languages, and has been endorsed and used by teachers, librarians, clergy, health care and mental health professions across this country. This book talks about puberty but goes into much more mature subjects. Its perfectly normal changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health book. This book presents clear, concise information on a variety of topics relating to the sexual health and development of young adults in. Its so amazing a book about eggs, sperm, birth, babies, and families the family library by robie h. Changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health the. Your childs emotzonal and behavzoral development this book is a mustread for preteens and teens. Apr 21, 2016 its perfectly normal by robie h harris, 9780763668723, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Its perfectly normal, changing bodies, growing up, sex, and. Harris, 1994, candlewick press edition, in english its perfectly normal 1994 edition open library. It spreads subjects, for example, sexual movement, anticonception medication, intercourse issues, body parts, and pubescence.
Its perfectly normal by robie h harris, 9780763668723, available at book depository. Changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health is a book for young adults about the physical and emotional changes ones body goes through during puberty. A book about changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health paperback published july 22nd 2004 by candlewick press ma paperback, 89 pages. It may be perfectly normal, but its also frequently. This book might be an eye opener for many children. Harris 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Michael emberley is the illustrator of numerous books for children. Changing bodies, growing up, sex and sexual health. Booktopia has it s perfectly normal, changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health by robie h harris. An updated, fifteenth anniversary edition of the definitive book on kids sexual. Its perfectly normal by robie h harris, 9780763668723, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The officials said the book has been approved for students 10 and up and is on the stateapproved. Harris and emberley also detail different perspectives on families and offer health advice. Harris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Harris has written many awardwinning books for children of all ages, including the definitive family library about sexuality. Read download its perfectly normal pdf pdf download. Changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health the family library by robie h. Buy a discounted paperback of it s perfectly normal online from australia s leading online bookstore. Explicit sex ed book causes controversy at oregon elementary. That said, i particularly didnt like that this chapter is biased while pretending that its not biased. Changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health is a childrens book written by robie harris and illustrated by michael emberley. Never before or since have we had such a clear and concise guide for family discussions about sex and sexuality. Parents need to know that the 20thanniversary edition of it s perfectly normal. Its also different from many of the other books objected to by the cclu, wbc4sl, ginny maziarka, etc. From the expert team behind its perfectly normal and its so amazing. Dont get me wrong herei knew that its perfectly normal contained information about abortion before we got it, and i felt that coles book mentioned above handled the topic well. A book about changing bodies, growing up, sex, and.
Harris 2004, paperback, anniversary at the best online prices at ebay. The purpose of the book is to inform preadolescent children of puberty by exploring different definitions of sex. Its perfectly normal changing bodies, growing up, sex and sexual health book. An updated, fifteenth anniversary edition of the definitive book on kids sexual health brings this trusted resource into the twentyfirst century. Whats happening to my body by lynda madaras, a title which has both a girl book and a boy book.
Tell me why you love the book and iall put your name in. Its perfectly normal book columbus metropolitan library. This book was certainly more informative and honest than the sex ed course i took back in high school which came too late for a lot of kids, anyway. A book about girls, boys, babies, bodies, families, and friends answers those endless and perfectly normal questions that preschool, kindergarten, and earlyelementaryschool children ask about how they began, as well as whats the same about girls and boys bodies and. Its perfectly normal, a 20yearold illustrated sexed book for kids, is meant to teach children about sexual health, puberty and relationships. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Tenth anniversary edition, and its so amazing fifth anniversary edition, and other fine books for children from candlewick are available at bookstores nationwide. Name a banned book you love in the comments, and iall put your name in a hat for a giveaway of itas perfectly normal. Inside the most controversial sexed books of all time. Providing accurate, lucid, unbiased answers to nearly every conceivable question children may have about sexuality, it s perfectly normal is here to help.
Ill start with its perfectly normal because its one of the toughest to deal with. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A book about girls, boys, babies, families and friends by robie h. Harris, michael emberley candlewick press, 2009 juvenile nonfiction 93 pages. From conception and puberty to birth control and aids, it is a refreshingly open and thorough presentation of the facts of sexboth biological and psychologicalthat children need now more. Dec, 2009 emberleys watercolor and pencil art depicts nude bodies of all shapes and sizes, reinforcing the book s key takeaway point that, while everyone is different, they are all still perfectly normal. Sep 21, 2014 its perfectly normal, a 20yearold illustrated sexed book for kids, is meant to teach children about sexual health, puberty and relationships. Apr 15, 2016 rainier school district officials defended its perfectly normal, according to fox 12. Introduces human sexuality, describes the changes brought about by puberty, and discusses sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, aids, and pregnancy.
Changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health. Some people might think that the graphics are obscene for middle school kids. A school library journal best book of the year i recommend its perfectly normal to parents and children who are coming into adolescence. For two decades, this universally acclaimed book on sexuality has been the most trusted and accessible resource for kids, parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone else who cares about the wellbeing of tweens and teens. For ages 48 an excellent introduction to babies origins for youngest curious minds. Changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health by robie h.
She is also the author of the first three books in the lets talk about you and me series. Changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health the family library paperback august 8, 2014. Young children are curious about almost everything, especially their bodies. I see its perfectly normal as a good starting point for an honest conversation where a family can then discuss their beliefs and answer questions. It may be perfectly normal, but its also frequently banned. Its perfectly normal, a 20yearold illustrated sexed book for kids.
The definitive book about puberty and sexual health for todays kids and teens, now fully updated for its twentieth anniversary. Changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health is an unflinching and fully illustrated guide to sexual health for girls and boys that presents sexual activity as enjoyable but requiring mature, careful decisionmaking. This book is a guide for guardians to open an exchange with their kid about intercourse. We encourage you to visit your local bookseller to obtain copies of these books. Changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health robie h. It was first published in 1994 by candlewick press, and has since been updated with new information. The books are asking about sex and growing up by joanna cole. Its perfectly normal is also kind, informative, positive, witty, wise, charming, and, most important of all, helpful. Reading this bookaand talking about itais a good start.
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