| Author |
Hoppeler, Hans, 1879-1945 |
| Title |
Woher die Kindlein kommen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Woher die Kindlein kommen" by Hans Hoppeler is a children's book written in the early 20th century. This informative text is designed to educate young readers aged 8 to 12 years about the origins of life and the process of childbirth in a manner that is clear and accessible. The book addresses a crucial topic: the importance of sexual education and understanding of life for children, with an emphasis on parental involvement in explaining these concepts. In the narrative, the character of Uncle Theophil visits his nieces and nephews in Zurich, where he engages them in a discussion about how children come into the world. He dispels common myths, such as the story of the stork, and presents a more honest account of conception and childbirth, emphasizing the roles of love, effort, and care that parents provide. Through a combination of gentle storytelling and relatable familial interactions, Hoppeler not only conveys biological truths but also explores the emotional aspects of bringing new life into the world. The book ultimately serves to foster a respectful understanding among children about the miracle of life and the significance of their own births. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Sex instruction for children
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28279 |
| Release Date |
Mar 8, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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