It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends (Family Library) Paperback – Illustrated, 26 Aug. 2008

I can't say enough about this book. I really feel it is a great tool to introduce the topics of the the differences between girls and boys bodies, reproduction, good touch vs bad touches etc.It is a great resource if you want to (or already do) talk openly about sexuality with your children and don't quite know where to start.I would recommend that you read through the book prior to reading it with your child though - just to make sure that you are aware of what the book is going to cover and that you are comfortable with it. We got this book when my son was 4 (because we were expecting a baby and he was asking lots and lots of questions like "how will she come out?" and "how did she get in there?").I would say that there were maybe a couple pages I skipped with him that age because I thought it was maybe just a bit much for him to process all at once. Now that he is almost six though we read through the whole book.The illustrations, cartoons and text are all cheerful, accurate, informative and amusing. Great addition to a home library.

I'm surprised by reviews by other people claiming it's too explicit. I have read this book cover to cover twice with my 5 year old. It's given her the right amount of information so that she currently had no further questions about how babies are made and where they come from. We'll buy a more in-depth book when she begins to ask deeper questions. I felt it was pitched just right for her age group.My personal view is that as much as possible we should be honest with young children and seek to demystify sex and relationships as soon as they're asking questions. They'll soon pick up on it if you're obviously hiding something and will stop coming to you for information.Remember that you cannot protect your child from some kid shoving a phone with a pornographic image on it under their nose one day, and research suggests this is happening sometimes as young as 8 or 9. No one wants to have that conversation with a child but the reality is they're growing up in a different world. It will be less disturbing if they feel comfortable talking to you about sex, already know the basics and recognise you're the best source of 'real' information.For the basics of reproduction this is ideal. I recommend something else to cover inappropriate touching and preventing sexual abuse.

Sooo educational for those wanting to broach ‘the talk’ with their kids but have no idea how to make it age appropriate. You could start going through this book from birth to be honest. Different pages talk about different things so it’s easy to pick one thing to read with your child, or answer their specific questions. Great illustrations. Leaves nothing out. Bum holes and vulvas? Picture for everything!

I was unsure which of the three Robie Harris books to buy, so I bought all three! I think that was a good decision, as they will suit my daughter at different ages - although I could perhaps have missed 'It's So Amazing' out, as it overlaps the information in the other two. At present, she's seven and 'It's NOT the Stork' is appropriate for her. I would feel comfortable giving this to a child from about the age of five or six onwards, although at that age they would most likely be unable to read it unaided. At aged seven, the text is appropriate for her to read to herself (I may need to translate a few of the American terms for her - e.g. diaper), and she can then ask me questions if she wishes.The second one, 'It's So Amazing', would suit children from about aged 8 to 10, I would estimate. The third one, 'It's Perfectly Normal' would be fine for 11+ in my opinion, although other parents may feel that it's too advanced for that age. The detail becomes greater as you move through the books.'It's NOT the Stork' is well presented, colourful, interesting and covers all the main topics in a sensitive way. There is a section about 'okay touch' and 'not okay touch', which I think is very useful to be there, but I'm concerned that my daughter will not realise it's okay for her to ask her mummy or daddy to look if she thinks something is wrong or feels sore. I've made sure she knows this is fine but *only* if she gives permission.

I bought this book after being recommended by another mother as my 7 year old daughter started asking questions about body parts. She has read with me up to what she wants to know and I'll give it to her again when she asks the bigger questions about babies to help her understand. It is very well written and the drawings are not patronising. An excellent tool to help children understand the 'birds and the bees'.

One of the best books out there I’ve seen that talks to youngish kids about bodies, reproductive organs, babies, families. It’s written in accessible but informative, scientifically-informed, not-patronising language, and gives kids enough information without overloading them with minutiae of details. It’s really well-judged and seems perfect for my 7-year old. I’d say 5-8 year olds should find this appropriate and useful.

I snuck this on kids when they were really tired one evening. So well done. Covers everything with loads of facts, cartoons etc. I love the way the picture of naked boy and girl spells out we are exactly the same, arms, legs, bums, except for the obvious and girls can do everything boys can do and vice versa. All encompassing with section on different families, adopted, only Mum, Etc. Really inspires conversations. Highly recommend.

I bought this book following a recommendation, I was after a very detailed anatomy book for a very curious and inquisitive five year old.I am very pleased with this book, it is detailed and factual exactly what was needed to answer all of my daughter’s questions honestly without making it awkward.