Sex Education Books for children aged 7-9 years
“What book do I get for my child?”
I receive this question a couple of times a week from parents. To tell you the truth, it’s a difficult question to answer.
Why?
Because it depends on your family, what your child already knows, and whether or not it includes the topics that you want the book to include. For example, do you just want to talk about reproduction or just puberty or do you want both topics in the same book.
Books can also be expensive, especially if you also have to pay for postage. Not all books are available in certain countries either. To top it all off, every child is an individual who has their own set of unique circumstances including their reading level, comprehension, questions, interests and experiences.
Important things to consider when choosing a sex education book for your pre-teens
Your family, values, culture and faith background will also influence the books that you buy. Do you want the book to be factual, funny or a good story? All of these things will influence your choice. A child’s physical and emotional maturity is also an important consideration.
Another thing to consider is when the book was published as this can influence the language especially when it comes to how gender, and more contemporary family contexts are explained. For example, some books do not include IVF, adoption or diverse family situations like two mums or two dads. Even with this, just because a book was published recently or a long time ago does not mean that you can’t still use it and add your own information. It’s up to you to choose carefully and read each resource before your child does, read through reviews and get a grasp of the book.
Life is busy, but I’m here to help you, here are 9 sex education books for children aged 7 – 9 years with some information about each book.
My favourite sex education books for children aged 7 - 9 years
'The Amazing True Story of How Babies are Made'
The book is written by Fiona Katauskas. It is a fun colourful yet straight to the point book about reproduction including IVF.
‘Let's Talk About the Birds and the Bees’
The book is written by Molly Potter covers so many topics from relationships, puberty, diverse families, IVF and sex.
'Sex is a Funny Word'
The book is written by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth. It is a factual and inclusive of everyone.
'Where did I Come From'
The book was written by Peter Mayle in 1973. Many parents will remember this book and it continues to be popular.
'Making a Baby'
The book was written by Rachel Greener and Clare Owen. It counts the many ways that parents can have children in a gender inclusive way.
‘21st Century Guide to the Birds and Bees’
The book was written by Robert Lehman and Julie Metzger talks about all of the many ways that babies are made.
‘It’s not the stork’
The book was written by Robbie H Harris and Michael Emberley is a fun and accurate book about the stork definitely not bringing babies into the world.
'Birds and Bees by the Book’
This book is written by Patricia Weerakoon is a Christian series of books that talk about various sexual health topics including reproduction.
‘The Birds and Bees and Giraffes That Drink Wee'
The book was written by Dave Hartmann and Justin Sweeting. It is a humorous book about how various animals reproduce that makes reproduction among humans seem not as weird as we think.
Final words about the guide to choose the best books about sex for kids aged 7-9 years old.
Talking about sex is a ‘lifelong’ conversation and books about sex education can empower and equip you to be the ‘go to parent’, and that is just so important.
For a closer look at these books and more, visit the book review section here.
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