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A new book called It’s Not the Stork by Robie Harris is coming out in July of 2006, and it's geared towards children as young as four. According to the New York Times, parents are discussing sex with their children at ever-earlier ages, leading to even more disparities on the playground between those in the know, and those with old-fashioned parents who are going to put off that particular little chat as long as possible.

We probably all feel nervous about that first birds and bees talk, whatever the ages of our children...and little help and guidance from books is definitely welcome. The book Melanie got for her kids is ancient (her used copy is marked copyright 1968), but came highly recommended. It’s called “How Babies Are Made” by Andrew Andry and Steven Schepp. She thought it was out of print, but apparently there is a newer version available at Amazon.

--Kelly & Melanie