It's Not the Stork! by Robie H. Harris

It's Not the Stork!

A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends

Robie H. Harris

Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · August 26, 2008

"In their previous landmark volumes . . .

Buy on Amazon

We earn from qualifying purchases.

Who it’s for
A reassuring, matter-of-fact introduction to bodies, babies, and the families children ask about.
Themes
Bodies and body differences, How babies begin, Family and belonging
Genres
Sex & Pregnancy (Teens), The Body, New Baby

About this book

"In their previous landmark volumes . . . Harris and Emberley established themselves as the purveyors of reader-friendly, straightforward information on human sexuality for readers as young as seven. Here they successfully tackle the big questions . . . for even younger kids." — The Horn Book (starred review) Young children are curious about almost everything, especially their bodies. And young children are not afraid to ask questions. What makes me a girl?

Continue reading

What makes me a boy? Why are some parts of girls' and boys' bodies the same and why are some parts different? How was I made? Where do babies come from? Is it true that a stork brings babies to mommies and daddies? It's Not the Stork! helps answer these endless and perfectly normal questions that preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school children ask about how they began. Through lively, comfortable language and sensitive, engaging artwork, Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley address readers in a reassuring way, mindful of a child's healthy desire for straightforward information. Two irresistible cartoon characters, a curious bird and a squeamish bee, provide comic relief and give voice to the full range of emotions and reactions children may experience while learning about their amazing bodies. Vetted and approved by science, health, and child development experts, the information is up-to-date, age-appropriate, and scientifically accurate, and always aimed at helping kids feel proud, knowledgeable, and comfortable about their own bodies, about how they were born, and about the family they are part of. Back matter includes an index.

Big Questions, Clearly

A reassuring, matter-of-fact introduction to bodies, babies, and the families children ask about.

Come here for

  • Straightforward answers to questions young children naturally ask
  • A gentle way to talk about bodies and beginnings

Expect

  • Comfortable language and engaging artwork
  • Comic relief from a curious bird and squeamish bee

Where it sits

Sex & Pregnancy (Teens)95%
The Body52%
New Baby31%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Sex & Pregnancy (Teens)
  • Human Body
  • Biology & Life Science
Authors
Robie H. Harris
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
August 26, 2008
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Bodies and body differences · How babies begin · Family and belonging
Reading lane
Sex & Pregnancy (Teens)