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    "Where Did I Come From?": An Illustrated Children's Book on Human Sexuality
    "Where Did I Come From?": An Illustrated Children's Book on Human Sexuality
    "Where Did I Come From?": An Illustrated Children's Book on Human Sexuality
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    "Where Did I Come From?": An Illustrated Children's Book on Human Sexuality

    By Peter Mayle

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    With over a million copies sold, this classic children's book has helped parents all over the world discuss the birds and the bees—without any nonsense.

    First published in 1973, Where Did I Come From? has helped generations of parents talk honestly with their children about the intimate world of human sexuality. Told in an age-appropriate voice respectful of young people's natural intelligence and lightheartedly illustrated throughout, Where Did I Come From? creates a safe space where families can learn about the traditional facts of life—from the different parts of the body to orgasm and birth.

    If you've been wondering how to have this talk with your children, look no further for a trusted resource that will give you the tools you need to share this critical information sensitively and factually.

    “I give this book top grades for humanness and honesty. Some parents will find that its humorousness helps them over the embarrassment.” —Dr. Spock
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCitadel Press
    Release dateDec 1, 2000
    ISBN9780818407963
    "Where Did I Come From?": An Illustrated Children's Book on Human Sexuality
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    Peter Mayle

    Peter Mayle (1939-2018) spent fifteen years in the advertising business before escaping in 1975 to write books, including his bestselling A Year in Provence and Toujours Provence. His work has been translated into seventeen languages and he has contributed to a variety of newspapers and magazines.

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      This book is a "Must Have" in every parents library. It is easy to read -children will find the illustrations cute- and explain to any toddler who is beginning to ask: "Where did I come from?" kinds of questions. I had it long before we had our child. I knew I would need backup information and data.Ok, ok, it is far cry from the Kinsey Report but that is not the book's intention. That kind of information you are able to find somewhere else.There is a sequel to this book dealing about puberty just as nice.

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    "Where Did I Come From?" - Peter Mayle

    Books in this delightful series . . .

    WHERE DID I COME FROM? African-American Edition. The classic about sex and birth, illustrated for African Americans.

    WHAT’S HAPPENING TO ME? by Peter Mayle and Arthur Robins. A guide to puberty, from the authors of WHERE DID I COME FROM?

    WHY DO I HAVE TO WEAR GLASSES? by Sandra Lee Stuart and Arthur Robins.

    WHY AM I GOING TO THE HOSPITAL? by Claire Ciliotta, Carole Livingston and Dick Wilson. A helpful guide to a new experience.

    WHY WAS I ADOPTED? by Carole Livingston and Arthur Robins. The facts of adoption with love and illustrations.

    WHAT AM I DOING IN A STEPFAMILY? by Claire Berman and Dick Wilson. How two families can be better than one.

    HOW TO BE A PREGNANT FATHER by Peter Mayle and Arthur Robins.

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