Breaching the topics of sex and sexuality with prepubescent children can make most adults a bit squeamish. Too much information can overwhelm or generate interest in experimentation. Too little can result in being lead astray due to misinformation obtained from unauthoritative figures, namely peers. Narrated by "The Bird" and "The Bee", this text is sure to generate tons of questions and promote an open dialogue about topics that can and should not be shunned or shied away from. The publication is divided into six chapters with an itemized table of contents and index making it possible to focus upon singular topics without losing meaning if the entire text is not completely read.
Vivid pictorial images and dialogue between the cleverly-named narrators seek to destigmatize topics ranging from masturbation, homosexuality, birth control, and surrogacy to STDs and HIV while promoting a positive body image and extolling the virtues of making responsible sexual choices which justify placing this body of work within middle and high school libraries. It would also be a wise acquisition to include within a counselor/nurse's library and can supplement sex education lesson resources within science curriculums.
Our course text speaks about the importance of adolescents adapting to the changing nature of their physical bodies using Havighurst's Theory of Developmental Tasks. It's Perfectly Normal seeks to eliminate the wonder, shame, and anxiety felt at this stage and replace them with empowerment.
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