Where Do Babies Come From? by Dr Jillian Roberts
Short Summary
Where Do Babies Come From? Our First Talk About Birth by Dr Jillian Roberts, illustrated by Cindy Revell, is a gentle and straightforward introduction to how babies are made and born. Dr Roberts, a Canadian psychologist, keeps the explanation simple by focusing on the sperm and egg, pregnancy, and birth—without going into detail about sexual intercourse.
Age Group
Suitable for children aged 3 to 5 years.
Topics Discussed
Where Babies Come From
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What this book is about
- Where Do Babies Come From? is part of Dr Jillian Roberts’ Just Enough series, designed to help parents start conversations about tricky topics.
- It begins by looking at animals and myths, like babies coming from pumpkin patches or being bought in stores, before explaining that babies grow inside a mother’s body.
- The book introduces the idea of the womb (uterus) as a safe place where the baby grows.
- It explains that you need a sperm from the father and an egg from the mother, and compares this to planting a seed that grows into a baby.
- While it doesn’t describe exactly how the sperm and egg meet, it provides a solid starting point for early conversations.
- The book covers the timeline of pregnancy, explaining that babies grow for about nine months before being born.
- The illustrations by Cindy Revell are bright and engaging, making the topic approachable for younger kids.
I hope you find this book review helpful!
Happy talking!
❤️ Cath