Mummy Laid An Egg! Paperback – 1 Jun. 1995

Great book ! Clearly telling story of why Mummy and Daddy do what happens and how everything works without details that would be inappropriate for the age group! Children cope with the truth and this book allows adults to be adults and explore with their children how and when they are doing something together that happens naturally and should be explained properly. Words and pictures simple yet effective but you need to answer questions that come from reading this honestly and as an adult. Its not a giggly nonsense..it happens and children often hear more about everything at school because parents seem incapable of explaining what happens together when adults love each other etc etc ! This wont allow you to hide behind false truths...tell them and accept they then know what is going on!

I brought it for my niece who was seven but although it’s a excellent child’s book ,but it’s up to the individual to assess if they think there children are old enough as some children grow up quickly than others

This was recommended to me by a friend when my five year old started asking lots of questions. I like to be honest with my girls aged 3 & 5 but didn't know quite how to tell them the 'whole truth' in a child friendly way. I thought this book was ideal. An amusing, light hearted story with funny pictures.Some reviews mention the page where the mummy and daddy 'fit together' and I would agree it's not for everyone but my eldest questions everything and had a few sleepless nights wondering how the seed gets to the egg. The standard 'magic cuddle' answer wasn't enough for her!I read this book to both my girls one bedtime then left it for them to look at on their own. I haven't had any other questions yet although my 3 year old was overheard explaining to her 2 year old cousin that he can't have babies in his tummy because 'you got the bits with the seeds in' so she obviously listened well.

We have older boys, (7 and 9) neither of which have ever showed the slightest interest in questioning their origins! I have always felt they should be given the truth, up to whatever is appropriate for their age, and wanted them to ask - but as the oldest boy was approaching his year 5 'health education' dvd and still hadn't asked questions we needed to push the point, as we wanted to make sure he heard from us, not school. So I bought this and another book aimed at older children.This book is aimed at younger kids but my 9 year old enjoyed laughing at it, once he knew the truth. We used it as a conversation starter and it worked as he then started asking questions... it is a funny book which lays out some 'myths' about where babies come from. And then follows it up with some facts, but in a very well presented format for younger children. I would say children from about 4 upwards would be OK for this book - and beyond as we have proved. My boys just laughed at the far-fetched 'myths' section and then accepted the ending without any worrying questions. This is ideal as the older boy subsequently asked appropriate questions, the younger has filed it away until he gets to Y5.... I would recommend to parents who are looking to break the news to their offspring.

I bought several of the Red Fox Mini Treasures books because we're out and about a lot but the kids do enjoy a story. The mini edition is the perfect size to put in a handbag/ changing bad/ buggy pouch and is such good value for money.I hadn't fully read the description and so it hadn't registered that this was a `where did I come from?' book. It manages to be great fun! Mum and Dad sit the children down with the intention of explaining where they came from and tell them the familiar tales about being `found' and being grown from seeds in a pot! The children though are wiser and give a clear (but not too graphic) description of how babies are made. I particularly like the description of testicles as `seed pods'!My two are a little young for this at the moment but I think it's a great addition to our library!

Loved this simple book . Great cartoon pictures. My kids loved it

A fabulous book for open minded easy going people. Definitely not for those who are prudes or think that sex is something that shouldn't be fun. I read it to my kids and they howled laughing at the bits that even I wondered if they were a step too far. I'm obviously becoming a fuddy duddy in my old age because the kids weren't shocked or harmed in any way. Instead it lightened the mood in what can be a difficult subject to broach with the children. Yes it is graphic. Yes it is irreverant. Like it should be. Buy it!

Bought this book for my 7 year old daughter who had been asking questions about "Where do babies come from?" - and I didn't want to fob her off. This book tells children the biological truth to their question in a fun way with great illustrations and provokes some laughter in the process. If you don't want to lie to your children but don't want to frighten them either - this is a great book. Have recommended it to friends with children of the same age. Being truthful with your child at this age and on this subject in particular is so very important and means they can ask open questions without feeling that the subject is taboo or dirty in some way. Babette Cole's books are a joy and I highly recommend them