Sex Education Book

Robie H. Harris, It's So Amazing! A book about eggs, sperm, birth, babies, and family, Michael Emberley, Candlewick Press, 1999.

Source: ALSC Notable Book 2000

Age Range: 6-12

Quality: Well researched to include answers to as many questions as possible. Includes an index and table of contents as well as moving chronologically.

Potential Use: free voluntary reading, parent-child discussion

Child Appeal: Great illustrations. Deals with the issues in a non-confrontational manner. Acknowledges both kid's curiosity and disdain for the subject.