Reply #22: This is a GREAT BOOK for kids. I bet the issue is about the books open discussion about intolerenc [View All]

The drawings also show the stages of sexual development in boys and girls, the many various different kinds of bodies people have, drawings of genitalia and the reproductive organs, different forms of contraception, tampons and pads, and people engaged in talking about sex and even having sex. There's nothing pornographic here and this is certainly not a how-to manual for any sexual activities. The aim of the book is to help reassure children and teenagers that what they are experiencing in puberty is perfectly normal.

The book is non-judgmental and accepting about homosexuality and bisexuality, and represents gay and lesbian sexuality as simply another way of being. It does explain that some people feel hate towards homosexuals and says that their opinions are usually based on misinformation. It promotes self-acceptance and self-knowledge, and gives fairly detailed information about the different parts of the body and what happens through puberty. The text acknowledges that some people, both adults and children, feel uncomfortable talking about sex but it points out that others find it quite comforting and helpful. One of the main themes throughout the book is that it is not necessary to feel embarrassed or anxious about puberty, masturbation, or nocturnal emissions. The book also emphasizes people should respect other people's feelings and should never force to something they don't like.