"Where Did I Come From?"
by Peter Mayle
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Book Reviews of "Where Did I Come From?"
Book Review: An excellent book for discussing the facts of life
Summary: 4 Stars
I read this book to my almost 8 year old son last night and was interested to see what others think of it. I think the illustrations are excellent for the subject and text of the book.
My only hesitation is the discussion of sex for pleasure. A book that addresses the subject of "where did I come from" (sex for procreation) does not need to discuss sex for pleasure, which I believe is appropriate for a slightly older audience. I self edited the book, skipping those few pages. Unfortunately, because of those few pages I do not want to leave the book in my son's room, but told him we would read it again soon. I suppose I can just cut those few pages out. I'm fairly liberal, but I don't think my son is ready to understand the aspect of sex for pleasure and I don't think it is information he needs (or wants!) at the age of 8.
My son giggled a lot as we read. He thought the pictures were silly. His final reaction to the book was to ask me and his father not to do that again because he doesn't want another sister!
Book Review: Unintended Consequences!
Summary: 2 Stars
I was first introduced to this book through the companion video 14 years ago when searching for media to use in explaining sex and babies to my four year old daughter. After seeing the video, I checked out the book as well. I used neither with my daughter. It wasn't the subject matter...I'd been a police investigator for 15 years at that point and believed in being up front with my child. For me the disquiet comes from the degree of unnecessary SENSORY detail the text includes. I work child abuse cases, including child sexual abuse, and the very details concerning how things feel, taste, smell, sound, etc. help investigators form decisions as the whether a statement given by a child referred as a possible abuse victim, is describing something seen, heard, heard about, experienced, or made up. I'm sure at the time this was 1st published, child sexual abuse was considered a rare crime, but the world has changed! I firmly believe parents can educate their children on the facts of life without describing the texture of semen.Book Review: A story to pass on
Summary: 5 Stars
During a conversation with my best friend about how to approach the topic of sex with her seven year I recalled a book that my mother gave to me at the same age. I couldn't believed that I remembered the title and to find it on Amazon was amazing. I am a 25 year old second grade teacher and believe that this book is a great way to introduce children to the idea of where babies come from without the silly notion of storks. Children now a days are far more advance than my generation and ask a lot of intelligent questions. I believe this book will answer those questions and start a healthy conversation for any parent or guardian. Although I don't have children myself I just ordered the book as a gift for my best friend's daughter. Another plus is that the book now comes in an African-American version which was not an option for my mother 18 years ago but is certainly a benefit for African-American children today. Yet, regardless of race or social class the book is wonderful and should be given a chance.Book Review: Five Stars...but with a WARNING
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fabulous book, with accurate, concise and important information presented in a manner that can be very helpful to a parent who needs a bit of help explaining sexual behavior and function to their child. However, my hesitation is the age group for which this book is intended. I personally cannot imagine a 4-year-old being ready or interested in half of the information covered in this book. My own child expressed early interest in sex at age 8, which in my humble opinion, would be a better age to which this book would begin to appeal.I do agree with some reviewers who have said that the cartoonistic illustrations are a bit too juvenile for older children. However, wouldn't it be better to err on the side of boredom or eye-rolling with a slightly older child than to put this information in front of a 4-yr-old who isn't ready to hear and see most of this?
GREAT book for ages 8-12, of course depending on the specific child's interest and readiness.
Book Review: Where Did I Come From
Summary: 4 Stars
Where Did I Come From was handed to me when I was approximately 10 yrs old. I has older siblings and heard bits and pieces of how I was made. The book was great. It helped me and was not quite as embarrassing as I had expected. Now I am an adolt and have a child who has been asking questions so I ran out to the Library to get the book. It was a lot easier explaining the Birds and the Bees through a book than my own words. Again it wasn't quite as embarassing as I had expected. I would love to have this book for keeps for the next child that comes along! Another book that was given to me at age 10 was What's Happening to Me. Its about going through puber tand what to expect. This book I keep on my book shelf so that whenever my child needs to look and read what might happen next through her adolecent years all she has to do is go to her room and read it privately without being embarassed to ask her friends. And she will get the right answers!