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With humour and sensitivity, Boys, Girls & Body Science provides no-nonsense answers for children - and parents - with questions about sex. Specifically designed for young readers, Boys, Girls & Body Science walks children through the wonders of their bodies in a direct, easy-to-read manner. The story begins with Nicholas, 7, and Jenny, 5, learning about different types of science in their class - from ecology to the digestive system. Then Meg Hickling, a guest speaker, comes to talk to them about a new type of science. Hickling talks about the "science names" for the children's body parts, about good and bad touches and about making babies. She coaches the children not to be embarrassed or shy about body science: "We are going to make this just like a science lesson, we will learn to think like a scientist and we will learn the scientific names for our private parts," she says.Hickling is a Registered Nurse who has been teaching sexual education for over 25 years. She is an outstanding educator, and her ability to convey difficult material with sensitivity, gentle humour and warmth distinguishes her as a remarkable teacher and role model. In this latest publication, Hickling brings her award-winning lesson into the homes, schools and libraries of inquisitive children everywhere!
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.
