How Babies are Made by Philip Bunting
Short Summary
The book “How Babies Are Made” by Philip Bunting humorously and inclusively explains the process of human reproduction to children, covering topics from conception to birth without delving into surrogacy or adoption.
Sexual intercourse is discussed.
Age Group
Suitable for children aged 5 to 9 years.
Topics Discussed
How babies are made
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What this book is about
- The book “How Babies Are Made” by Philip Bunting.
- It is an Australian book published by Scholastic, which may not be widely available outside Australia initially.
- The book uses humor and aims to be inclusive by referring to “person” rather than specific genders, though it occasionally mentions traditional terms like “female” during labor.
- It explains baby-making starting with a person with a penis and a person with a vulva, and humorously includes elements like sperm saying “g’day.”
- The book emphasises the traditional biological process with a diagram, mentioning adult males and females, using some humour.
- It briefly mentions alternative ways to make a baby but doesn’t go in-depth about surrogacy or adoption.
- The book describes the growth of the baby, likening it to fruits and veggies, and explains ultrasounds and the labor process, including cesarean and vaginal births.
- The narrative is concluded with a humorous note on how babies have been made for a long time, using imagery of various animals.
- The book attempts to be inclusive, although there is room for improvement compared to other books.
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