Harris, R. (2009). It’s perfectly normal. Boston, MA:
Candlewick Press
It’s perfectly normal
A picture book for
teens and tweens that answers all their questions they have about what is
happening to their body, changes, and sexual intercourse. It touches every
subject a teen would have questions, from conception and puberty to birth
control and sexual transmitted diseases. Furthermore it is presented without
bias to sexual orientation, politics, or religion. It gives information of puberty,
masturbation, anal sex, pregnancy, relationships, and other topics are well
discussed from the side of both genders. Topics such as abortion, miscarriage,
adoption, contraception and LGBT, are clarified in an impartial fashion. It
gives good examples on what is appropriate and consensual contact is with other
people. It touches on the subject of conduct on phones, texting, computers,
digital media, etc., and the potential consequences of misusing them. The final
chapters include staying safe online/sexting and sexual abuse.
This book got 65% of five stars reviews from parents and people according to the Amazon review panel. A lot of the reviews come from parents that are afraid how to explain the birds and the bees to their child but don’t know where to start or what is appropriate to show and explain at such a tender age. Some parents did have some problems of it being too graphic for their teens. It was to explicit for a child who is curious about their body and sex. There are other books also similar in topic about taking about sex to your teen and they are The Care & Keeping of You 1 and Asking About Sex and Growing Up (A question and Answers Book for Boys and Girls). Both books got mix reviews from parents for its objective content and graphic pictures.
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