God Made Babies: Helping Parents Answer the Baby Question by Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb, Trish Mahoney(Illustrator)

About:

Justin and Lindsey Holcomb tackle the tough question "Where do babies come from?" in a common sense, biblical way.

This common question all too often leaves parents perplexed about what to say and when to say it. When children ask "where do babies come from?," they ask because they are curious about where THEY came from. The question is not about sex.

The Holcombs, along with illustrator Trish Mahoney, help parents start the conversation with their children about reproduction by giving them the basic tools to guide them—including specific biblical content and age-appropriate ways of talking to children at different stages. Instead of leaving this conversation to "experts" or to the culture, they equip parents to answer questions about sex in the right way at the right time.

Drawing from the story of creation and how God made the living world to reproduce, God Made Babies helps children to understand the gift of reproduction in the light of God's goodness and care.

From the authors and illustrator of the award-winning God Made All of Me and God Made Me in His Image.
Part of the God Made Me Series which equips parents to have important, impactful conversations with their children.
Contains a special section for parents and caregivers that provides biblical guidance and offers additional information and resources for conversation.

Review:

"Now this is the 'birds-and-the-bees' book I wish I'd had as a kid—or as a parent of my four nearly grown children. Not only hitting the main biblical emphases, it's really practical in answering the actual questions kids ask. God Made Babies is definitely best in its class."
Michael Horton, Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary, California; author of The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way and Core Christianity

"Sooner or later, your child is going to ask 'Where do babies come from?'. In God Made Babies, best-selling authors Justin and Lindsey Holcomb have written a go-to guide for helping you answer the baby question. With charming illustrations, simple explanations, and even a word to parents, this book is perfect for reading at story time and guiding conversation at dinner time. Justin and Lindsey not only say, 'Don't make it weird;' they help you know how."
Champ Thornton, Author of The Radical Book for Kids, The Serpent Slayer and the Scroll of Riddles and Why Do We Say Good Night? When You Are Afraid of the Dark

Authors:

Justin S. Holcomb, PhD, is a minister and professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has authored, coauthored, or edited more than twenty books on numerous topics, including abuse, biblical studies, and theology. Justin and his wife, Lindsey, coauthored the award-winning children's book God Made All of Me, God Made Me in His Image, and God Made Babies. Justin and his wife, Lindsey, conduct a variety of training seminars on parenting topics such as child sexual abuse prevention, body image, and how to talk about sex. They also provide trainings on how to prevent, recognize, and respond to child, sexual, and domestic abuse. The Holcombs live in Orlando and are parents of two daughters.

Lindsey A. Holcomb, MPH, works in non-profit development and is an advocate for survivors of abuse. She is a former case manager at a sexual assault crisis center and a domestic violence shelter and is the cofounder of REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade). Lindsey is also the award-winning coauthor of God Made All of Me, God Made Me in His Image, God Made Babies, Is It My Fault?, and Rid of My Disgrace. Lindsey and her husband, Justin, conduct a variety of training seminars on parenting topics such as child sexual abuse prevention, body image, and how to talk about sex. They also provide trainings on how to prevent, recognize, and respond to child, sexual, and domestic abuse. The Holcombs live in Orlando and are parents of two daughters.