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Puberty and Sexual Health

Oh no, it's time for "the talk." Don't panic! - we've got you covered! This collection of books will help explain bodies, sex, puberty, and relationships in age-appropriate ways. Books for younger children are at the top of the list, followed by books for older kids. Selected resource titles for parents are at the bottom.

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  • Every Body

    a First Conversation About Bodies

    Madison, Megan,
    Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of body positivity. This book serves to celebrate the uniqueness of your body and…
    Book, 2023New York : Rise, 2023. — EASY 306.4613 MAD 2023
  • Yes! No!

    a First Conversation About Consent

    Madison, Megan,
    This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate 'no.'
    Book, 2022New York, [NY] : Rise x Penguin Workshop, 2022. — EASY 613.6 MAD 2022
  • From beloved children's author Elise Gravel comes a book all about the body: how to feel good about it and how to take care of it.
    Book, 2022Toronto, [ON] : North Winds Press, 2022. — PIC Gra
  • Bodies, bodies! Big and small, short and tall, young and old--Every BODY is different! The Bare Naked Book has been a beloved fixture in libraries, classrooms, and at-home story times since its original publication in 1986. Now, this revised edition…
    Book, 2021Toronto ; Berkeley : Annick Press, 2021. — EASY 611 STI 2021
  • Yes Means Yes

    a Kid's Book About Consent, Boundaries, & Listening to Your Body

    Tai, Elaine
    Yes Mean Yes helps you and your grown-ups understand, talk about, and respect body boundaries through easy examples and colorful illustrations.
    Book, 2023Berkeley, CA : Bloom Books for young readers, [2023]. — EASY 177 TAI 2023
  • Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more.
    Book, 2021New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2021. — PIC Fed
  • Through playful rhymes and colorful artwork, all the things that make our bodies special-from the texture of our hair to the color of our eyes-are celebrated. This sweet and inclusive book encourages young readers to acknowledge and accept…
    Book, 2022Ann Arbor, MI : Sleeping Bear Press, [2022]. — EASY 612 KEN 2022
  • Learn about personal safety rules along with Nick, and become more confident and cheerful.
    Book, 2022[Place of publication not identified]: Elizabeth Cole, [2022] — EASY 158.2 COL 2022
  • From your brilliant bones and buzzing brain, to big feelings and growing up, this book covers everything you need to know about your amazing body and how to look after it.
    Book, 2023London : Usborne Publishing Limited, 2023. — EASY 612 JAM 2023
  • Each of us has a body that we live in every day. No body is the same size, shape, weight, color, or kind. This book takes the conversation around body image head-on, helping kids not only love their own bodies the way they are but others', too.
    Book, 2023New York : DK, 2023. — JUV 306.4 ALE 2023
  • Geared to readers from preschool to age eight, What Makes a Baby is a book for every kind of family and every kind of kid. It is a 21st century children's picture book about conception, gestation and birth, which reflects the reality of the modern…
    Book, 2012New York : Seven Stories Press, [2012] — EASY 612.6 SIL 2012
  • Working closely with a leading national LGBT organisation, this inclusive guide to Making a Baby covers sex, sperm and egg donation, IUI, IVF, surrogacy and adoption, as well as explaining how a baby grows in the womb and about different kinds of…
    Book, 2021New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2021. — EASY 612.6 GRE 2020
  • A non-fiction picture book that introduces very young children to the basics of reproduction in a way that is gentle, age-appropriate and accessible
    Book, 2015Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2015. — EASY 612.6 ROB 2015
  • This series shines an informative and encouraging light on the difficult realities faced in today's world and illuminates healthy ways for children to process and understand them. Children interact all the time with adults around them.
    Book, 2018King's Lynn : BookLife, [2018] — JUV 612.6 WOO 2018
  • Consent (for Kids!)

    Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of You

    Brian, Rachel,
    This is a guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or…
    Book, 2020New York : Little, Brown and Company 2020. — JUV 158.2 BRI 2020
  • It's Perfectly Normal

    Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, and Sexual Health

    Harris, Robie H
    Introduces human sexuality, describes the changes brought about by puberty, and discusses sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, gender, pregnancy, and safe Internet practices.
    Book, 2021Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2021. — JUV 613 HAR 2021
  • Growing Into You!

    An Inclusive, Shame-busting, Get-real Guide to Your Changing Body and Mind

    Carnagey, Melissa Pintor
    For tweens and young teens of all gender identities, a shame-busting, interactive guide to puberty!
    Book, 2025Philadelphia, PA : Quirk Books, [2025] — JUV 612.661 CAR 2025
  • Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect

    a Book to Teach Children About Body Ownership, Respectful Relationships, Feelings and Emotions, Choices and Recognizing Bullying Behaviors

    Sanders, Jayneen,
    This book explores consent and respect with children especially in relation to body boundaries, both theirs and others. A child growing up knowing they have a right to their own personal space, gives that child ownership and choices as to what…
    Book, 2018Victoria, Australia : Educate2Empower Publishing, 2018. — EASY 362.76 SAN 2018
  • The Every Body Book of Consent

    An LGBTQIA-inclusive Guide to Respecting Boundaries, Bodies, and Beyond

    Simon, Rachel E.,
    An LGBTQ+ inclusive guide to consent for children aged 8-10, with illustrations and questions for further discussion. Topics include body autonomy, verbal and nonverbal consent, puberty and privacy and recognizing gut feelings.
    Book, 2024London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, [2024] — JUV 176.4 SIM 2024
  • The Every Body Book

    the LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids About Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families

    Simon, Rachel E.,
    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,…
    Book, 2020London, [England] ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020. — JUV 306.7 SIM 2020