This informational title explains everything about puberty and sex to kids. The book starts off by recognizing that kids have questions about these topics and explaining all the different meanings of the word sex before talking about bodies and the way they change for both males and females during puberty. From there processes of the body during puberty are detailed which leads into topics like masturbation and having babies. Much information about pregnancy and childbirth and even adoption follows. Options regarding preventing pregnancy include postponement, abstinence, and birth control. A chapter about abortion is also included. The last chapters address online dangers, sexual abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases.
I think this book is straight forward and approaches what can be a very uncomfortable topic of conversation between parents and children very tactfully. The gentle voice in which the information is revealed fills me with trust. The illustrations are certainly cartoonish and detailed, but realistic and I appreciate that it prepares a kid for what to expect when they see naked bodies without showing them photos of real people. In a school setting, I think the sections about online dangers and sexual abuse would be useful for counselors. I was thoroughly impressed to see the pages of listed experts who were consulted for the creation of this book. Keeping the information relevant, I like that the topic of online dangers was covered and that several of the illustrations included kids using smartphones or tablets. Another win for the illustrations is that people of all ethnicities, sizes, ages, and shapes are featured in the book. It's Perfectly Normal certainly keeps everything balanced by talking about male and female aspects of sex and puberty as well as heterosexual and homosexual relationships. It's no wonder the cover boasts over one million copies in print.
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