Best Children's Sexuality Books of 2026

"It's Not the Stork!" by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley is a children's book that answers common questions about human sexuality for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school children. The book uses lively language and engaging artwork to explain topics such as gender, body differences, and how babies are made in a reassuring way. The information is scientifically accurate and age-appropriate, and the book is vetted and approved by experts in science, health, and child development. Overall, "It's Not the Stork!" is a valuable resource for parents and educators who want to provide children with straightforward and accessible information about their bodies and how they came into the world.

It's So Amazing! is an outstanding book that provides fun, accurate, and comic-book-style artwork to answer children's questions about reproduction, sex, and sexuality. Created by the author and illustrator of It's Perfectly Normal, this book has been newly updated for its fifteenth anniversary. The clear, lively text reflects the interests of children age seven and up in how things work while giving them a healthy understanding of their bodies. The book is a cleverly illustrated guide to everything children need to know about eggs, sperm, birth, babies, and families. Overall, It's So Amazing! is a thoughtful, innovative, and comprehensive book that helps children with issues on their minds and gives all of us the language we need to share with them.

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. is an excellent book for parents who want to protect their young children from inappropriate content on the internet. The book uses gentle and age-appropriate messages to teach children aged 3 to 6 how to Turn, Run & Tell when they accidentally come across inappropriate content. The book is written by Kristen A. Jenson, the best-selling author of the original Good Pictures Bad Pictures book. The book has received positive reviews from experts, including Sean Covey and Josh McDowell, who recommend it for its effectiveness in empowering young children with their first internal filter. Overall, this book is a must-read for parents who want to teach their children healthy media habits and protect them from internet dangers.

Sex Is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU is an engaging and informative comic book for children aged 8 to 10 and their parents or caregivers. Written by sex educator Cory Silverberg with illustrations by Fiona Smyth, the book introduces gender, bodies, relationships, and sexuality in a gender-neutral and accessible way. The book also includes diverse representations of children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identities. What makes this book exceptional is its introduction of the subjects of transgender identity, intersex conditions, and masturbation. The book is an essential resource for families who want to have open, honest, and respectful conversations about these important topics.

What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg is a 21st-century children's picture book that explains conception, gestation, and birth in an inclusive way that reflects the diversity of modern families. The book is geared towards readers from preschool to age eight and doesn't gender people or body parts, making it an informative and entertaining read for kids of all parents, straight or queer. The playful illustrations and simple but intelligent text make it easy for kids to understand the basic biology of reproduction. Overall, What Makes a Baby is an exceptional book that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, making it a must-read for every kind of family and every kind of kid.

Amazing You!: Getting Smart About Your Private Parts is a picture book that provides a clear and age-appropriate way for young children to learn about their bodies, reproduction, and birth without going into sexual intercourse. The book is written with warmth and honesty, making it easy for parents to share with their young ones. The lighthearted illustrations by Lynne Cravath add to the appeal of the book. This book is a great resource for parents who want to help their children understand their bodies and the process of reproduction. Overall, it is a must-have for any family with young children.

This children's book, "Who Has What?: All About Girls' Bodies and Boys' Bodies", is an excellent resource for parents and educators to introduce young children to male and female body parts. Through a simple story following Nellie and Gus on a family outing to the beach, the book provides easy-to-understand facts and answers to children's curious questions. The author, Robie H. Harris, consulted with various professionals to ensure that the information and illustrations are appropriate and honest. The book's reassuring tone and accurate illustrations make it a comfortable and familiar presentation of material that adults sometimes find difficult to share with young children. Overall, this book is a much-needed resource for children's sexuality education.

What's the Big Deal?: Why God Cares about Sex is a part of the bestselling God's Design for Sex series, written for children aged 8 to 12. The book aims to provide children with a safe space to ask hard questions about sexuality. It explains why God made adults with a desire to have sex, what God says in the Bible about sex and why it's designed for marriage, the amazing changes that happen to a child's body as they grow, and how to respond to sexual pressure from friends, TV shows, movies, and magazines. The book is revised and updated with separate chapters on puberty for boys and girls, chapters on pornography, same-sex relationships, and sexual abuse. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for parents who want to establish a biblical view of sexuality in the home and develop healthy dialogue about sexuality with their children.

Before I Was Born: God Knew My Name is a part of the bestselling God’s Design for Sex series, designed for children aged 5 to 8. It is an informative, child-friendly, and tactful book that introduces children to the basics of sex, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. The book emphasizes God’s good design for our bodies, and lays a biblical foundation for understanding sexuality. It answers the questions that young children will inevitably ask, helping parents establish a healthy dialogue about sexuality in the home. The book has sold over a million copies and is an ECPA Christian Book Award Winner.

Be Mindful of Monsters is a children's book that teaches kids the importance of accepting their emotions, even the uncomfortable ones. Written by Lauren Stockly, a practicing play therapist, the story follows a gender-neutral nine-year-old named Ezzy, whose emotions have grown into monsters. The book includes therapeutic metaphors and activities, making it useful in a therapy setting or as part of Social Emotional Learning. Additionally, a free feelings chart is available for download on BumbleBLS.com/Shop, and a Mindful Monsters Therapeutic Workbook with over 100 pages of activities, coloring pages, crafts, and more is also available. The book is illustrated by Ellen Surrey, who uses color in her whimsical illustrations, inspired by children's books of the 50s and 60s.