It's Perfectly Normal

A bird and a bee walk readers through birth and sexual health. They dialogue as they hit each and every topic under the sun; birth, birth control, masturbation, changing bodies, sexual lifestyles, and even sexual abuse. These heavy topics are made lighter through the humorous illustrations.

Sexual health is a tricky topic, and I recommend parents considering this book read it first. Not all children are ready for every aspect of this book, so please parents, pick and choose, you know your children better than anyone. The topics are non-biased and present information in a straightforward, informational way. This leaves plenty of room for families to input whatever values they hold dear.

Chapter 2: Adolescent Development

Two of Havighurst’s Theories of Developmental Tasks are “Adolescents have to adapt to their physical bodies, and Adolescents must define their appropriate sex roles” (Lesesne pg. 27). This book covers both of these tasks in detail. This book will certainly help students navigate the tricky waters of where they fit in society, and how to respond, act, and behave properly.

Harris, R. (1994). It's perfectly normal: A book about changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Lesesne, T. (2003). Making the match the right book for the right reader at the right time, grades 4-12. Portland, Me.: Stenhouse.