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Help! ...can anyone recommend a book about where babies come from for a 5yr old ?

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ruthydd · 05/04/2007 13:50

OK, so he hasn't actually asked the question yet, or at least not for a while (since I was last pregnant to be precise). I am now 12 weeks pregnant and will need to tell him soon. Trouble is I just know I'm going to get so many questions, so I think I need to be armed with an appropriate book.

He loves science books from the library, but every book I've seen on the facts of life is either really technical or too young and a bit silly e.g. "Mummy laid an egg" - like it isn't confusing enough already. Last time round he was 3.5 and enjoyed "Sophie and the new baby" which was great for his age because it talked about feelings etc. but didn't explain how the baby actually got inside Mummy's tummy. This time I just know he is not going to be fobbed off with "Daddy put it there", but equally I don't want anything too explicit. Something about cuddling in bed and not too much more would be ideal then lots more on babies growing in tummies.

So, recommendations please.

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Neena28 · 05/04/2007 13:52

I've got a book called 'made with love' i think, nice book and well put together but not to indepth. Will have a look on amazon.

Neena28 · 05/04/2007 13:53

this book very good for my 5 year old while i was preg

ruthydd · 05/04/2007 13:58

Thanks Neena - sounds perfect. I spent about 20 minutes following a sales person round a book shop (without much luck), but good old Mumsnet provides better advice in 2 mins 8 secs!

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Hopeitwontbebig · 19/04/2007 13:21

Mummy Laid an Egg, by Babette Cole, absolutely hilarious!! here

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