Where Did I Come From?
Covers the basic facts from love-making, orgasm, conception and growth inside the womb, through to the actual birth day. This book names all the names and shows all the important parts of the body.
Where Did I Come From? Accessories
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Where Did I Come From? Reviews
But it's definitely not what I had in mind for the first conversation with my 8-year-old daughter about how babies are made, and I'm glad I looked at it at the store before committing. Problem number 2 is, as mentioned by other reviewers, that it's very male-centric. I gave this book two stars instead of one because it won't hurt the child if he/she reads it. I also find it kind of distasteful that there is a whole page in the beginning talking about what an embarrassing subject this is and how difficult it is to talk about it. Problem number 3 is that the font is too large with small spacing, so I found it hard to read. When the anatomical differences are discussed, it simply says boys have a penis and girls don't, end of discussion, and not what girls do have.
The description is cheesy, silly and just doesn't do the deed any justice ('wiggling' and 'tickling' are the typical words). There is nothing about where the egg comes from, nor a picture of it. And I didn't fancy the pictures much. Problem number 1 is that there is too much emphasis on the description of the sexual intercourse and feelings during it. For this age, I would prefer something focused on reproduction and anatomy. Maybe if sex education books didn't start with warnings like that and dealt with the matter in an age-appropriate manner, it would be much easier.
The whole book is just a dozen pages, and this part takes up three or four of them.
While I don't think that it is ever an easy conversation for parents and children, this book WITHOUT A DOUBT made it alot easier. I am buying these for my sons and I have nothing but praise for how they are written and how they make it easier to begin "the conversation'. I actually remember thinking that if this was how I was made, I was glad I didn't have to learn that directly from my parents mouths.
My questions were absolutely answered. Answered honestly. I think that that was the most resounding thing about it.
As I look back I remember that the best part was that it was written in the context of sex being about love. My parents gave me this book and the next in the series "What's Happening to Me." when I was a young girl (10-ish) and had begun asking questions. I want my children to see that in these books, and not the clinical definition which never seems to include that.
The question every child asks and every parent feels awkward in answering. Where did I come from. It is just as wonderful now as it was in the 1970's when it was first published, and I read it to my children. Soon I will be reading it to my small grandchildren. Even parents love this book written by the now famous Peter Mayle. Well, that problem is solved once you obtain this gem of a book with hilarious and accurate illustrations. Snap it up while it is still in print.
When my children (now 34 &32) were beginning to ask the "questions" I purchased many books on the subject. I have loaned my copies of "Where Did I Come From" and "What's Happening To Me" to many people across the area, and all have found them informative, helpful, and delightful. This was by far the best. This one has disapeared from our home library, so I am replacing it now with a copy for my grandson, so that it will be here when he asks the "questions". A must have for all parents.
Those who say it was too graphic are simply WAY too uptight. It did the job for me that my parents couldn't do. It is tasteful and honest. And I'm buying it to hand to my sons. This book did a perfect job for me when I was a boy.
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