The Science of Babies: A little book for big questions about bodies, birth and families

by Deborah Roffman MS, Frank Cable (Illustrator)

Overview

Where did I come from? How did I get out of there? How did I get in there in the first place? If the thought of answering these questions makes you feel awkward, relax! For young children, these are simply questions about science and how the world really works. This book is the perfect tool to help parents and caregivers discover the answers together with their curious kids. Through carefully crafted text and charming illustrations, you can prepare the ground early for a safe, happy and healthy life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780995340091
Publisher:	Birdhouse
Publication date:	01/21/2025
Series:	Kids Need to Know , #1
Pages:	44
Product dimensions:	5.58(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Deborah Roffman, MS, is an award-winning nationally certified human sexuality educator who’s been teaching children and guiding families and hundreds of schools across the U.S. for decades. Her ability to find common ground by keeping the focus on young people and their universal needs around healthy sexual development is one of her gifts. She’s the author of three acclaimed books for parents and teachers. The subject of a recent profile in The Atlantic, she’s been named one of Time Magazine’s “16 Top Parenting Experts for the 21st Century“.

Editorial Reviews

How lucky are parents and early childhood educators that master teacher Deborah Roffman has written this inclusive, revolutionary board book for our youngest children. Using basic concepts like same/different and inside/outside to teach about people, relationships, eggs, sperm, genitals and birth, she's provided—finally!—the thorough, friendly guide we and children need.

Jennifer Bryan

Written by a leading expert in young children's development, The Science of Babies is a treasure. Every single word and illustration is carefully thought-out in concert with the guidance Deborah Roffman's parenting books provide about what children want to know, what they need to know, and when they should know it.”

Bill Tavernern Journal of Sexuality Education

Written by a leading expert in young children's development, The Science of Babies is a treasure. Every single word and illustration is carefully thought-out in concert with the guidance Deborah Roffman's parenting books provide about what children want to know, what they need to know, and when they should know it.”

American Journal of Sexuality Education - Bill Taverner