Sunday, October 16, 2011

Young Adult Literature - It's Perfectly Normal

Harris, R., & Emberley, M. (2009). It's perfectly normal: Changing bodies, growing up, sex and sexual

      health. New York: Candlewick Press.

It's Perfectly Normal is a book that intends to educate adolescents about puberty, sex, and reproduction.  I think it is a good book to introduce the topic of sex education with a child; however, I am surprised that the cover recommends it for ages 10 and up.  Some of the illustrations in the book are detailed and seem too mature for most 10 year olds.  I would recommend the book for 13 and up, but I think more than anything, it depends on the maturity level of the child.  The book does cover a wide range of topics that are important for adolescents to understand as they are growing up and entering puberty.

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