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It's Perfectly Normal


Summary:
This is the definite book on puberty, sexuality and health for preteens and teens. Full of accurate information and illustrations that are both accurate and accessible without being intimidating, this book handles all the questions that a young adult may have about their changing bodies, how to deal with the opposite sex and things that they may not be comfortable asking aloud in a frank and positive manner. The book was originally published in 1994, but a recently published edition has added sections on internet safety, emergency birth control and gender identity. An excellent book for a home, public or school library.

Strengths: 
I read It's So Amazing for a children's literature course that I took earlier this year and was blown away by what an amazing book it was for delivering accurate information that adults may be squeamish about with frankness and ease. This book follows along that same path. The main strength of this book is simply its accuracy. Harris and Emberley include so much information in this book it is astounding. The reader and subject matter is treated respectfully and this book helps dispel playground myths that many 4th and 5th graders end up with.

Other Books in the Family Library series:

 It's So Amazing

 Harris, R., & Emberley, M. (2014). It's perfectly normal: A book about changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health. Cambridge, Mass: Candlewick Press. 


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