It's Perfectly Normal

Delacorte. Harris, R. (2009).  It's perfectly normal. Boston, MA: Candlewick Press

A book specifically for kids, that covers puberty, sexual changes, and sex.  Written with a simple, non-judgmental and to-the-point tone, the book explains topics that many kids find uncomfortable or embarrassing to talk about.  Covering such topics could be awkward, but the light-hearted teen/tween like commentary from the bird and bee cartoon characters keeps the mood light, while the factual, truthful, and helpful information is shared about gender, sexual relationships, sexual organs, bodies, babies and everything in between.  The illustrations included in the text help readers visualize what is being explained, without crossing the line into crudeness.  The tone of the book is not your typical non-fiction book tone.  This book would be an exceptional resource for a sexual education unit and even for parents, to help facilitate conversations that need to be had.  Although the topics could be considered taboo for school, students need a place to find this information and this book covers everything and all questions kids may have, while making them feel perfectly normal about their wonderings.