Book Review
Short Summary
‘The 21st Century Guide to the Birds and Bees’ is a modern take on how babies are made and was published in 2014. Taking an age-appropriate, factual approach, the book gives kids aged 5 to 10 a good idea of the many ways babies are made.
What This Book Is About
Kids are curious about where babies come from. This book gives a straightforward look at all the different ways for that to happen. It talks about:
- Sperm and egg coming together to make a baby
- Sexual intercourse
- IVF
- IUI
- Egg or sperm donation
- Surrogacy
With modern technology, there are now different ways to make babies.
This book acknowledges all the different ways and in a factual way that explains how it happens without overcomplicating things. It takes a straightforward approach that would help kids understand the processes easily without confusing them.
The bright colours and cute illustrations, are fun too.
Reflection and Comments
Robert Lehman is a medical doctor while Julie Metzger is a nurse. Together, they run a workshop called Great Conversation, where they gather questions from pre-teens and teenagers. This book is simple but factual and can help normalise open and shame free inclusive conversations.
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