It's Perfectly Normal: A Book about Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex and Sexual Health

It's Perfectly Normal is a highly acclaimed and frequently updated nonfiction book designed to inform preadolescent children about puberty, sexual health, and human reproduction. Using a direct yet gentle approach, it covers topics from body changes and sexual intercourse to different family types, sexual identity, online safety, and even complex subjects like STIs and abortion. The book employs two humorous cartoon hosts, a curious bird and a disgusted bee, to lighten the tone and reflect children's varied feelings. While praised by experts for its accuracy and comprehensive nature, it has also been a source of controversy due to its explicit illustrations and direct discussion of sensitive subjects. It is intended as a factual resource to help children understand their bodies and make informed, healthy choices.

Introduces human sexuality, describes the changes brought about by puberty, and discusses sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and pregnancy.