This book is a great tool for introducing sexuality and puberty to a young pre-teen who is just starting to have questions. I bought this book and kept it on standby when my son turned nine. After noticing some curious google searches in my computer's web history (i.e. sex, boobs, etc) I decided it was time to have the talk. My husband and I appreciated the clear advice that the book provides for parents, as well as the factual information with clear illustrations. I appreciate that the information is age-appropriate and that it presents practical adult motivations for sex and helps young children feel at ease with "sexy thoughts". By giving this book to our son, we were able to open the lines of communication and remove some of the embarrassment of talking about body issues. We also found that it was helpful to affirm our claim that we could provide him resources for any topic he was curious about, but the Internet was a dangerous place to ask questions about sex. We appreciate this book for its ability to assist us in talking to our son about a tough topic.