The best sex education books for 8 year olds

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This comprehensive list of sex education books for 8 year olds will help parents with starting tricky conversations with their 8 year old about the birds and bees or the facts of life.

Eight is an age that many parents start to think about sex education for the first time.  Especially as they start to see the first signs of puberty in their child. Or they recall that awkward talk that their own parents gave them, when they were a child.

Thankfully sex education has changed over the years, and we now know that one awkward conversation is not enough. Today we encourage many conversations that start when children are young. If you’re unsure about what sex education can look like for your family, go and watch the video in my blogpost about what sex education in the home can look like.

Many of the sex education books for 8 year olds that are inside this list, will help you with starting open and honest conversations with your 8 year old.

You’ll find a wide range of books inside this list. Some of the books are what I call an ‘all in one’ book i.e. books that include nearly everything that you need to talk about with your child. Whereas other books are more specific and are focused on just one topic, like diversity,  sexual intercourse or consent.

If you’re looking for a book for a different age child, then have a look at my lists of age-specific sex education books for kids. If you find this list overwhelming, have a look at my favourite sex education for kids, as these are the books I am always recommending to parents.

You’ll find more information about sex education in my Sex Education 101 page. And if you’re a little unsure about what to talk about, then have a look at my age-specific guide to sex education.

Let’s get started!

Not sure what to teach about sex ed at this age?

This printable checklist shows you the priority topics for this age, simple scripts to try, reassurance for common worries, and the next step to take.

Sex education books for 8 year olds

Below you’ll find all of the individual books for 8 year olds. All of the books for this age are currently showing. All of the topics are visible, regardless of whether they’re relevant (or not).

To find books on different topics, click on the topic, and the appropriate books will appear. If no books appear for your chosen topic, then it means there aren’t any relevant books.

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    The Girls’ Guide to Growing Up by Terri Couwenhoven

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    The Girls’ Guide to Growing Up by Anita Naik

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  • cover of So That's What's Happening by Gina Dawson

    So That’s What’s Happening by Gina Dawson

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  • cover of Invisible Emmie by Terri Libenson

    Invisible Emmie by Terri Libenson

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  • cover f Gary just didn't know the rules by Holly-ann Martin

    Gary just didn’t know the rules by Holly-ann Martin

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  • cover of Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love

    Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love

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  • cover of Some Girls by Nelly Thomas

    Some Girls by Nelly Thomas

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  • cover of My Private Parts are Private by Robert D. Edelman

    My Private Parts are Private by Robert D. Edelman

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  • cover of Everybody Masturbates (for boys) by Christian YoungMiller

    Everybody Masturbates (for boys) by Christian YoungMiller

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    Everybody Masturbates (for girls) by Christian YoungMiller

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  • cover of Positively Izzy By Terri Libenson

    Positively Izzy By Terri Libenson

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  • cover of King and King by Linda de Haan

    King and King by Linda de Haan

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These are some of the many sex education books for eight year olds. As I find more, I will add them to this list. They are all really good books that you will find useful for starting sex education.

Oh, and please do let me know if you know of a book to be added to this list!

Happy reading!
❤️ Cath

Not sure what to teach about sex ed at this age?

This printable checklist shows you the priority topics for this age, simple scripts to try, reassurance for common worries, and the next step to take.