- Summary: The Bird and the Bee guide preteens and teens through the development of their bodies, the function of their body parts and everything in between. Taboo topics like homosexuality and masturbation are addressed in a very scientific and objective way to ensure readers understand the truth behind all of the rumors of the world. Other topics discussed include sexual abuse, abstinence, and what the scientific world is doing to find a cure for AIDS and HIV. The clever commentary of the Bird and the Bee keeps the subject light, but also brings up concerns and questions that preteens have and it helps guide them through the book.
- Textbook: The author of this book, Robie Harris, took her job seriously in regards to writing a factual text to help educate children about their bodies, all elements of sex, and human sexuality in a way that wasn’t shameful, overwhelming, or false. She consulted psychologists, scientists, clergy, students, and parents to figure out the needs of sexual health education. The result was this book. As stated in Dr. Lesesne and Dr. Perry’s video over non-fiction, this book also embodies all humans. Anatomically correct illustrations over different shapes, sizes, and colors of people ensures that all preteens and teens that read this can identify themselves and then become comfortable and confident when talking and learning about their bodies and sexuality.
Harris, R. H., & Emberley, M. (2009). It's perfectly normal: A book about changing bodies,
growing up, sex, and sexual health. Cambridge, Mass: Candlewick Press.
The following lesson plan from Discovery Education focuses on how 6th-8th grades can handle sexual pressure and lists It's Perfectly Normal as a suggested title to read.
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