Book Review
Short Summary
So That’s How I Began was written by Gina Dawson and illustrated by Alex Mankiewicz for kids aged 8 to 12. The author is an educator who loves writing children’s books that are factual but not overwhelming, and that promote awareness about a range of topics like reproduction.
What This Book Is About
This book gives factual information about where babies come from while remaining straightforward and conversational.
The books covers topics about:
- Male and female bodies
- How babies are made
- How to prepare for a new baby
- How babies are born
- How to take care of babies when they come out
- Twins and triplets
Reflection and Comments
It also talks about both natural and assisted conception.
The book does lay down the basics and leaves a lot of flexibility where parents can redirect the conversation to more specific topics based on their own values and beliefs. The explanations are thorough but not overwhelming.
Buy a Copy of This Book
Affiliate Disclosure: ‘Amazing Me’ is a participant in affiliate programs such as the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. The links below are affiliate links and if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you, we receive a commission. For more information please read our full disclaimer here.
You can buy a copy of this book online. If you are in Australia, we recommend you purchase via Booktopia or Amazon Australia. If you are in India, you can purchase your copy from Amazon India. For all other countries, you can click the Amazon US button below and you will automatically be redirected to your local Amazon page.
Video Review
