The
Amazing True Story of How Babies Are Made written and
illustrated by Fiona Katauskas (Harper Collins) HBK RRP $19.99 ISBN 9780733333880
Reviewed by Sharon McGuinness
Prompted by her young son’s questions
about the origin of babies, Fiona Katauskas began searching for a recent title.
Surprised that she could only find the 1973 classic by Peter Mayle Where Did I Come From?(the same book her
own mother shared with her), she decided to write her own.
The Mayle titles are classics for their
humorous approach, serving to put parents at ease when dealing with those tricky
questions that all kids ask. Yet it was published more than 40 years ago and
scientific developments have meant that there are now more answers to that
simple question of how babies are made.
In Katauskas’ book, IVF and sperm
donation are treated with the normality both deserve, which will ensure that
children view these as simply another way that babies are made. Katauskas’
skills as both a cartoonist and illustrator allows humour to be again at the
forefront, enabling laughter as parents share the book with their child.
Common sense, facts, the delightful
humour and illustrations will enable this book to be universally accessible and
a joy to be shared.
A must buy for all parents.
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