Explores the subject of human development and sexuality through simple questions and answers, such as "Why don't daddies have babies, " "Why do babies sleep alot, " and "Why does my big sister have spots on her face?".
Presents sixteen essays that debate children's rights issues, including child labor, abortion consent, female circumcision, voting rights, school policies, and others.
Addresses questions pre-teens have about puberty in such areas as body changes, changes in feelings, hygiene, health problems, and talking to doctors and parents.