Book Review
A short overview of this book
Where do Babies Come From by Heath McKenzie is a funny book that will help parents to explain where babies come from.
Sexual intercourse IS NOT discussed in this book.
This is what the Publisher has to say about this book…
Do babies come from an egg, like a chicken? Or do they come from a pouch, like a kangaroo? What about from a seed? Like a plant? Heath McKenzie brings laughter and fun to the science of human biology. Taking as a launching point one of the trickiest questions of them all, Heath’s illustrations and humour make an entertaining read aloud for all. This picture book is destined to become another firm favourite with kids and parents alike.
You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 4 to 7 years.
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of Where do Babies Come From by Heath McKenzie – You will need to search as I can’t find it at Amazon and it is only at Australian bookshops.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! I’m Cath Hak, your friendly Sex Ed Rescue expert. Today, I want to tell you about a fantastic book called Where Do Babies Come From by Heath McKenzie. This Australian author has written a bunch of awesome books on various topics, and this one is all about where babies come from.
Now, this book takes a lighthearted and humorous approach, which I absolutely love. It starts off with a nervous parent, just like many of us might feel when it comes to talking about this topic. And hey, don’t mind me, I’m just going to lick my finger to turn the pages of my own copy here.
The book explains how babies come from eggs, just like some other animals do. It even mentions the baby Kangaroo, who has to crawl from where it was made all the way into its mother’s pouch. And of course, it briefly touches on the myth of the stork, which we all know is just a fun story.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The book uses the term seed as a pseudonym for sperm. It doesn’t use direct language, so if you’re looking for something straightforward, this might not be the book for you. But if you want a bit of mystery and a touch of humor, then go ahead and grab it!
The book also talks about how other people have babies and where those babies come from. And then, it playfully suggests that if you want to maintain the mystery a little longer, you can skip a few pages. But if you’re ready to dive in, it explains that the sperm comes out and somehow needs to find its way up there.
Now, let’s be clear, this book doesn’t go into explicit detail about sex. It keeps it simple and says that the sperm joins the egg, and then the baby starts developing through cell division. It briefly touches on what happens during pregnancy, and before you know it, the baby is born and the book is over.
So, if you’re looking for a book that’s a little different, with a touch of fun and humor, and you just want to talk about the basics of how a baby is made, then this book is definitely worth considering.
I hope that was helpful in giving you a sense of what Where Do Babies Come From is all about. Cheers!
