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Before I was Born is the second volume in the God’s Design for Sex series, crafted for readers aged five to eight. With clear, straightforward writing and engaging illustrations, it explains that sex is a special gift from God to a husband and wife. The book discusses why God created bodies that differ for boys and girls, outlines God’s plan for loving marriages and families, and presents basic facts about intercourse within the context of marital love and intimacy. It also covers conception, fetal development, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Designed to answer the inevitable questions young children ask, this book gives parents a trusted resource for teaching on God's intended purpose for procreation and sex.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Authors: Carolyn Nystrom
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