It's so Amazing

Harris, R.  (1999)  It’s so amazing.  Massachusetts:  Candlewick Press.

This book is about the amazing creation of life and focuses on answering the many questions that young children ask their parents, such as where babies come from and why their body changes when they hit puberty.  The physiology of the male and female body is introduced at the beginning, which then allows the reader to have a better understanding of how the process of reproduction begins.  The reader is also informed about genetics, the gestation period, and the birthing process, which all leads to the creation of a family.  These creative and colorful comic-like illustrations by Michael Emberley turn an uncomfortable topic into a fun and comical learning experience for all ages.  The informational text to explain the up-close diagrams and cutaways makes this an excellent resource for science and health teachers going over human physiology and the reproductive process.  In 2005, this book made the Top 10 List for Most Challenged books and has been relocated to most adult sections in libraries.  Here is the link to the author’s website: http://robieharris.com/