Book Review
A short overview of this book
Bum Bum by Taro Muira is a book for toddlers that allows parents to start talking about bottoms and other parts of the body.
Talking about bodies and all their parts (genitals included) is an important foundation for sex education. And books like this, allow you to start the conversation in a natural and everyday sort of way!
This book is just about bottoms, and does not include (or show) the penis and/or vulva.
Read this article about naming the private body parts, if you’re unsure about how to talk to your child about their genitals. I also have some child-friendly illustrations as well as a parent guide on how to talk about bodies.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 3 to 4 years.
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of Bum Bum by Taro Muira from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
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Let me tell you about this book I found at the library. I’ve been taking my son there once a week, and we stumbled upon this amazing Japanese cheesecake shop. We can’t resist grabbing something delicious, even though it’s not great for our waistlines. But let’s not dwell on that!
This book, by Taro Miura (I hope I pronounced that right!), is perfect for early readers. What I love about it is that it talks about body parts in a simple and fun way. It doesn’t use the word penis directly, but it mentions ducks with fluffy bums and pigs with round bums. It goes through different animals until we reach an adorable baby elephant with a nappy (diaper) on. So cute!
Now, you might be wondering why I consider this a sex education book. Well, as kids grow up, they become really curious about their bodies. When nappies come off, their hands tend to go straight down there, exploring and playing with what’s hidden. Kids are naturally tactile, and they learn a lot through touch. That’s why books like this can be a great starting point for talking about body parts in a normal and natural way.
You can read this book with your baby or toddler and start naming the different body parts. Point to their bottom and say, That’s your bum! or Look, that’s your bottom! It’s all about making it a fun and comfortable experience.
I haven’t come across any books like this that specifically talk about penises. However, I have a friend whose kids are older, and she vaguely remembers a book that did include genitals. She said it was fantastic, so I’ll reach out to her and try to find the name of it. I’d love to share that with you too!
Honestly, I’d love to create a book like this myself, but I’m not sure where to start with board books. If you have any ideas or suggestions, feel free to share them with me.
So, in a nutshell, this book is a great way to introduce your little ones to body parts in a fun and natural way. I hope this review helps you out!
Cheers!
