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For children navigating the big changes of divorce, this reassuring guide uses friendly dinosaurs to explain two homes,

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Let's Talk #1

Let's Talk About the Birds and the Bees

Molly Potter

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Let's Talk About You and Me #1

Who Has What?

Robie H. Harris

Curious questions about how we are made get straightforward, reassuring answers in this gentle look at the physical diff

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The Family Library #1

It's Not the Stork!

Robie H. Harris

For parents looking to answer those first big questions about anatomy and birth with honesty and warmth. A gentle, clear

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Usborne Starting Point Science

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Susan Meredith

For the curious child asking big questions about how life begins, this gentle guide provides clear, honest, and age-appr

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Babette Cole

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What's in There?

Robie H. Harris

Follow Gus and Nellie as they watch their mother's belly grow and learn the fascinating facts of how a baby develops bef

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How Babies Are Made

Andrew C. Andry, Steven Schepp

Flowers, dogs, and humans all have unique ways of beginning life in this illustrated look at how different living things

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The Family Library #3

It's Perfectly Normal

Robie H. Harris

A curious bird and bee ask the questions everyone wonders about as they walk through honest, clear facts regarding bodie

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Usborne Flip-Flaps

How are Babies Made?

Alastair Smith

For the curious child asking big questions about how life begins, this gentle guide provides clear, honest answers using

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Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families #2

Dinosaurs Travel

Laurie Krasny Brown

Prepare your little explorer for their next big adventure with this friendly guide to the world of travel, from packing

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The Family Library #2

It's So Amazing!

Robie H. Harris

Bird and Bee answer honest questions about bodies, reproduction, and all the different ways families begin with inclusiv

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Making a Baby

Rachel Greener

For the child asking the big question of where they came from, this inclusive guide explores the many wonderful ways a f

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A Kids Book About Puberty

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For children noticing changes in their bodies or feelings, this inclusive guide offers clear answers about the physical

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Baby Dinosaurs

Dino Don Lessem

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Baby Professor

For the child curious about their growing sibling, this guide uses gentle language to explain the science and wonder of

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Usborne Facts of Life

What's Happening to Me?

Susan Meredith

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About What's the Big Secret? Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys

Reach for this book when your child starts asking those big, honest questions about where babies come from or notice the physical differences between people. It is designed to bridge the gap between curiosity and information, providing a clear and respectful roadmap for conversations that can sometimes feel awkward for adults. Using the familiar and friendly dinosaur characters that many children already know and trust, the book breaks down complex topics into manageable, age-appropriate explanations. The guide covers everything from the proper names for body parts to the basics of reproduction and birth, all while emphasizing the importance of privacy and personal boundaries. It is particularly effective for parents of elementary-aged children who want to establish themselves as a reliable source of truth. By normalizing these conversations through humor and straightforward facts, the book helps foster a foundation of honesty and body confidence within the family.