In a series of zany diagrams, the children show the adults exactly where babies come from. Top shelves top shelves for mommy laid an egg showing 1100 of 271. Mommy laid an egg by babette cole, 1993, chronicle books edition, in english. On a doublepage spread, a line is drawn from dads penis. Mommy laid an egg by babette cole is a silly book that tells kids the basic facts of life, and yes, it includes some ridiculous illustrations. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Top 50 most delicious spring roll recipes egg rolls egg roll recipes recipe top 50s book 21 aquafaba. What begins as an amusing premise gets waylaid along the way. It kind of shows you how the babies are made so i learned that. Garcias granddaughter found the book in the childrens section of the lodi public library.
Babette cole has written and illustrated many books for children, and also works as a printmaker and card designer. Published on oct 3, 2011 this is the full video version of a reading of mommy laid an egg, or where do babies come from. Dad says that mummy laid an egg with two children inside. Sara zaske writer, parent, occasional ranter page 2.
Mommy laid an egg is a fun book about a serious and controversial topic. It has also been published as mommy laid an egg in the united states. This kids sex ed book might leave you with more questions. Mummy laid an egg mum and dad decide its time to tell the kids about the facts of life. Or, where do babies come from korean edition and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Reading picture books aloud is a tradition in many homes. Mommy laid an egg offers me the opportunity to explain reproductionand the intricacies that surround it, such as how the egg is actually placed into mommy s uterusexactly the way i would want a child to understand it. Mom and dad offer their kids twists on the old cliches about the birds and the bees. Mummy laid an egg by babette cole this book is a fun read on how babies are made with a simple description of sexual intercourse. Mommy laid an egg hardcover or, where do babies come from.
This is a funny book that will delight, entertain, and educate the entire family. In this hilarious twist on one of the most difficult discussions in a childs development, award winning author babette cole illustrates the one question all. I bought that book when my dd1 was around 5 and asking lots of questions. Pecks children, fouryearold daughter adem, and eightyearold son ayla, grabbed the book mummy laid an egg. We loved mommy laid an egg by babette cole because it. Aug 09, 2017 sexual health educator emmalinda maclean and sex therapist dr. Babette coles best selling world famous sex education book mummy laid an egg is now available as a movie on dvd.
So its up to the children to put them right on a few things. Mommy laid an egg by babette cole is an interesting book. Or, where do babies come from 0811803503 hardcover published in 1993, 0224036459 hardcover published in 1993, 00992. Or where do babies come from and asked her to read it to them. Fran walfish join the doctors to discuss a controversial sex education book for young children. The seeds come out of the pods and through the tube. Just in case youre wondering, theres an american version of the book as well. Sexual themes in 1998, the book was moved out of the childrens section of the camden county, missouri library because it explains the process from conception to delivery. If youre a bit bored by the run of mill, ordinary facts of life, it might do you some good to check out a book called mommy laid an egg by babette cole. The parents tell the kids about where babies come from, but they are completely wrong. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box.
Cole chose to discuss an important topic using child friendly. Mum says that babies are made out of gingerbread, grown from seeds in the greenhouse, or squidged out of tubes. When my daughter was in first grade, her teacher read this book to her entire class. The childrens parents give them crazy explanations but the children get a pencil and paper and draw out the actual answer to their question. Cole chose to discuss an important topic using child friendly illustrations as a way to bond with the reader. Preschoolgrade 2someone laid an egg here, but it wasnt mommy. Boy babies are made from slugs and snails and puppy dogs tails, said dad. Top shelves for mommy laid an egg showing 1100 of 271. Indeed, the imagery of mummy laid an egg can be stored as a springboard for discussions with older children about periods, contraception and puberty. Sexual health and family planning act mommy laid an egg. Sep 19, 2015 they say that babies can be delivered by dinosaurs, made out of gingerbread or are found under rocks. This is a funny book that will delight, entertain, and educate. Top 50 most delicious egg recipes recipe top 50s book 82 30 paleo breakfast and egg recipes.
A childrens book, written in 1956, it tells the tale of an egg laid by an ordinary hen, which turns out to be a dinosaur egg. Girl babies are made from sugar and spice and all things nice, said mum. All things considered, its more likely to discomfort parents than children themselves, who simply revel in the prospect of getting one over the adults. Under that title it was listed as number 82 in the american library. Books hi i was at my local childrens centre and they showed me this book and wondered what i thought as the lady who runs it thought it wasnt appropriate for the age of the centre 05yrs. Mar 14, 2017 the late babette cole was a well respected childrens author, and her unconventional book is a surefire way to open up the conversation about sex with our kids, which is always a good dialogue to have. Patty garcia holds the book mommy laid an egg on thursday, aug. The advantage of being a citizen of the united states is having the right to freedom of speech. It was published in 1994 and won the british illustrated childrens book of the year in that year. I only found out because my daughter pulled the book off the shelf. The dinosaur, which i need not remind you, hasnt been seen in millions of years on earth, hatches and well, i dont want to spoil the story. Obviously, becoming a banned book does not automatically make you worthwhile reading just 99. Mommy laid an egg by cole abebooks passion for books. Sexual themes in 1998, the book was moved out of the childrens section of the camden county, missouri library because it explains the process from.
Jan 01, 1990 mommy laid an egg by babette cole is an interesting book. So the children tell and show the parents where babies come from. Mommy laid an egg is a very good example of a sexex text thats been banned from libraries, burned in bonfires, and generally demonized by those who see fit to dislike it. In this hilarious twist on one of the most difficult discussions. Mummy laid an egg babette cole right, said mum and dad. In the explanation, mothers have eggs inside their bodies, while daddies have seeds in seed pods outside their bodies.
As peck explains on facebook, what sounds from the title like a playful, childfriendly explanation of the birds and the bees is actually more like a cartoon sex manual. If this is your first time of talking about sex with your child. To be honest it was a lot more graphic than i expected although funny. The book depicts balloonlike stick figures in various sexual positions. Mum and dad decide its time they told the children about the facts of life. The offbeat illustrations are accompanied by a text that is short, simple, and anything but predictable. They suggest that they grow out of seeds, that you can squeeze them out of a tube or that mommy laid an egg. Two kids explain to their parents where babies come from, using their own drawings. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. As an individual you have an opportunity to express yourself without condemnation or retribution for the most part. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Mommy where do babies come from hardcover book simone. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.