Harris, R. (2009). It’s perfectly normal. Boston, MA:
Candlewick Press
This nonfiction book is the
perfect guide for parents to open the dialogue with their child about sex. It
covers subjects such as sexual activity, body parts, puberty, birth control and
gender issues. The book has six chapters but is loaded with pertinent
informational. I do believe that every parent should read the book first and
decide if your child mature enough for the information presented. Then decide
what chapters to read and when. The book also includes illustrations that in my
opinion make it more relatable and brings in the adolescent aspect. The first
chapter begins with the question what is sex? If goes over sex, gender, and
sexual reproduction, sexual desire, and sexual intercourse.
Part 2 which is my favorite
part of the book begins with a two-page spread that shows all different types
of human bodies. This is very powerful for a child going through puberty particularly
girls who start having periods and developing as early as nine. It will open
the dialogue on how all bodies are different and unique. It promotes positive body
image and giving your child a sense of self esteem and confidence. In Chapter 3
it covers puberty. It begins discussing the changes and messages of puberty and
hormones. It also has a chapter discussing only masturbation. I’m sure this
topic is extremely difficult to discuss with both girls and boys. We need more
books like this that help parents answer the questions that kids need answers
to. As your child matures and has question parents can turn to this book for
the answers.
Grade Level Recommendation: 6-8
Recommended Reading: Robie H, Harris has written two more
books to complete the family library for every age.
It's So Amazing
Ages: 7-10
It's NOT the Stork!
Ages: 4-7
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