It’s not the stork and It’s so amazing

It’s Not the Stork and It’s So Amazing, by Robie H. Harris and illustrated by Michael Emberley, are picture-rich books that explain bodies, reproduction, and early sexuality for younger children. Using friendly characters and speech bubbles, they cover topics like pregnancy, birth, boundaries, and different kinds of families in age-appropriate language. Parents like that the books are straightforward without being graphic, making it easier to answer “where do babies come from?” calmly and accurately. They are best for kids roughly ages 4–10, depending on the title and child. Some families skip certain pages or read selectively based on values and readiness. Keeping them on a low shelf as “family reference books” encourages ongoing, child-led questions.