Mommy Laid An Egg: Or, Where Do Babies Come From?

Reach for this book when your child starts asking the big question about where babies come from and you want to meet their curiosity with humor rather than clinical stiffness. It is an ideal icebreaker for parents who feel nervous about the talk, as it uses a clever role reversal to lower the stakes of the conversation. The story follows two children who have to set their parents straight after being told various myths like storks and delivery vans. Using their own hand drawn diagrams, the kids explain the biological basics of conception, pregnancy, and birth with refreshing honesty and wit. While it covers the science of the human body, its primary emotional heart is about honesty and the shared bond of family. It is a lighthearted, secular, and body positive choice for children aged 4 to 8.