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3.0 out of 5 stars right down to business!, Oct 17 2002

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My first reaction after reading "Where did I come from" was, wow! Am I ready to read this to my ten year old daughter? ! But as time went on I sort of calmed down from the initial shock of the reality!
The book clearly explains the human reproduction and prenatal development. I feel that it is an appropriate book for my ten year old. It introduces to proper names for the male and female genitals and defines the sexual act. I think I'm going to read this book to my daughter, even though I do feel embarrassed! And I do recommend this book to other parents who want to teach their children about facts of life!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Too graphic, Sep 3 2003

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This book is very graphic, the text and pictures. A young child does not need to know this much information. I really disagree when he describes having sex is like being tickled. With so much sexual abuse with children, this is a very dangerous way to explain sex. I would skip this book, there are better for children.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Following my Mother's example 25 years later. . ., July 10 2004

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I doesn't seem like it, but just over 25 years ago, my mother sat me down with this book and we went through it. She was a teacher and very much loved books so we had our first talk about sex with the assistance of this one. Now, my daughter is 6 years old and asking questions. Although, I don't discourage her from asking, and I don't shy away from the questions, I'm not sure just how much detail I should get into with her at this age. So this book has come to my mind. I will purchase it and sit down with my daughter as my mother sat down with me. It's got cartoon pictures in it that don't make it quite so uncomfortable to discuss. And I prefer to give her the facts rather than for her get made up stories from other children.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Where did I come from?
My mother read this book to me when I was about 5 years old. It answered most of my questions in a straight forward way. Read more

Published on July 4 2004 by Angela

5.0 out of 5 stars Talks tough, with a sense of humor.
This book takes some tough to discuss topics and puts a humorous twist on them, making it a little easier to talk about. Read more

Published on Jun 15 2004 by Jennifer Hoff

5.0 out of 5 stars A treasured childhood book
Reading the other reviews reminds me of that old adage "you get out of it what you bring to it". If you're prude, the honest pictures will bother you. Read more

Published on May 7 2004 by maiki

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful, truthful, and accurate
This book is NOT for parents who want to tell stork stories. This book is a truthful representation of sex between husband and wife. It is honest, yet comical and cute at times. Read more

Published on Jan 5 2004 by lashel

5.0 out of 5 stars Comic Gold!!!
I purchased this book at a rummage sale a few years back, and let me tell you, there is not better book to read to friends at parties.
It's simply halarious. Read more

Published on Nov 20 2003 by Michael Hayes

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars...but with a WARNING
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... Read more

Published on Nov 13 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Plea From Adult Survivor of Sexual Abuse: Don't Buy Book!!
I was given this book at age 9 by mom to help me understand sex. Here is the scary thing I was being sexually abused by my adult uncle from the age of 3 until I was 12. Read more

Published on Sep 17 2003 by Robin

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Talk"...Sooner or Later..ya gotta have it...
"Where Did I Come From?" by Peter Mayle is a great tool to help you through those embarrassing questions the youngins are asking. Read more

Published on Aug 21 2003 by L. Shirley

2.0 out of 5 stars Too much author bias
The book is very frank, and I really love the way it starts and the way it intially deals with body parts from the outside. Read more

Published on April 25 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for those asking questions at a young age
I had this book as well as What's happening to me when I was a young child. It was easy to understand and it is explained in a way for a younger reader to understand. Read more

Published on Mar 14 2003 by kameronsmommy

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