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  • Published: 14 February 2023
  • ISBN: 9780806542287
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $32.99

Where Did I Come From? 50th Anniversary Edition

An Illustrated Children's Book on Human Sexuality



A classic for 50 years! With over 2.5M copies sold, this illustrated children's guide about the birds and bees has helped parents all over the world have “the talk” candidly with young, inquiring minds —with a dash of humor and without any nonsense. “I give this book top grades for humanness and honesty. Some parents will find that its humorousness helps them over the embarrassment.” —Dr. Spock

A classic for 50 years! With over 2.5M copies sold, this illustrated children's guide about the birds and bees has helped parents all over the world have “the talk” candidly with young, inquiring minds —with a dash of humor and without any nonsense. “I give this book top grades for humanness and honesty. Some parents will find that its humorousness helps them over the embarrassment.” —Dr. Spock

An international and beloved bestselling classic, Where Did I Come From? helps parents and their curious children get up close and personal with the intimate world of human sexuality. Told in an age-appropriate voice respectful of young people’s natural intelligence and warmly and relatably illustrated throughout, Where Did I Come From? creates a safe space where families can learn about the traditional facts of life—from the different parts of the body to orgasm to birth.

  • Published: 14 February 2023
  • ISBN: 9780806542287
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $32.99

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Praise for Where Did I Come From? 50th Anniversary Edition

Priase for Where Did I Come From?



“I give this book top grades for humanness and honesty. Some parents will find that its humorousness helps them over the embarrassment.” —Dr. Spock



“The best description of sexual intercourse that is out there for children.” —Sexedrescue.com



“You can't deny Mayle's talent for translating adult experience into child-level concepts.” Kirkus Reviews



“This easy to read and very explicit book with its silly but tasteful cartoon images covers the basic facts from love-making, orgasm, conception and growth inside the womb, through to the actual birth day. Gives the names and shows the important parts of the body.” Tulsa Kids

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