"This vibrant and beautifully illustrated book educates children about sex, gender, and relationships in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Covering puberty, hormones, pregnancy, consent, sex, babies, relationships, and families, it uses gender-neutral language throughout and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, faith, bodies, gender, and sexuality. For use with children ages 8-12." -- Back cover

For use with children ages 8-12

Introduction: Why this book, why now (a note for the grown-ups) --

Ch 1.

Sex?! What's that? --

Ch 2.

Sex and gender --

Ch 3.

Bodies and their parts --

Ch 4.

Growing up: Physical & emotional changes of puberty --

Ch 5.

Love and attraction --

Ch 6.

Sexual intercourse --

Ch 7.

Egg and sperm: What do they do? --

Ch 8.

Pregnancy --

Ch 9.

Birth --

Ch 10.

Different types of families --

Ch 11.

Keeping your body safe --

Ch 12.

Sex in the media --

Ch 13.

Resources for more information --

Acknowledgments