Teaching 5Yr Old About Female Anatomy

Hi S.,

The American Girl book is GREAT. But, 5 may be a bit young for that.... I got it for my daughter in between 1st and 2nd grade I think. I think it's called "The Care and Keeping of You". You could buy it and read over the pages with her that you think are relevant. There are some good pictures that are pretty specific - without going into too much detail.

Be cautious at this age..... you don't want to give her TOO much info. Also remember that when she goes to school she is going to repeat 75% of what shes told, so maybe just the basics for a couple more years.

I am with you, though - I always answered my daughters questions honestly.

yes I think barnes and noble has books for kids about this........I remember one that you can put page over page and see trhu.....
godd luck searching...
and also Im going to look for that one that Sue recomended...

Hit the library. Ask the librarians if they can recommend something, and that way you can try before you buy.

Just use her body and tell her the names of her parts. Show her some of yours and just explain why yours are different-- she's a girl you are a woman, blah blah.
I really dont think you need a book.
Just tell her she has a teeny hole wear pee comes out thats called a urethra, and another hole wear poop comes out called an anus. Depending on her need to know you can also tell her she has another hole called a vagina where babies come out of.