Synopsis This book designed for parents and young adults clearly answers the question of "Where do I come from?" with a fun approach. Two cartoon characters--a bird and a bee--lead readers through the authors' explanation of topics including reproduction, pregnancy, and how babies grow. Harris offers readers and parents an honest and serious approach to very personal and difficult issues including birth control, miscarriage, abortion, and HIV. With color illustrations.
Uses bird and bee cartoon characters to present straightforward explanations of topics related to sexual development, love, reproduction, adoption, sexually transmitted diseases, and more.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1999-11-01 | | Illustrator: | Michael Emberley | | Edition Description: | Illustrated |
| Size | | Length: | 81 pages | | Height: | 12.0 in | | Width: | 9.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 28.8 oz |
Publisher's Note This creative book uses bird and bee cartoon characters to present straightforward explanations of topics related to sexual development, love, reproduction, adoption, sexually transmitted diseases and more. Children are sure to have lots of questions that can be answered in this tactful prose. Color illustrations throughout. A "Parents" Book of the Year and winner of "Parents' Choice" Honor Award.
Industry Reviews "[T]he breezy tone, accessible approach, and breadth of material makes this a useful volume for young questioners, and the book's assistance in exploring important questions by reading and by prompted discussion with an adult will be significant and valuable." Stevenson
"The collaborators walk expertly between frankness and bluntness." Solomon
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