A reassuring puberty guide for growing boys
Philip Wilkinson’s friendly guide helps boys understand puberty, body changes, moods, hygiene and self-esteem in a clear, age-appropriate way. It is a practical, confidence-building book for young readers approaching the next stage of growing up.
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The Boys’ Guide To Growing Up
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A reassuring puberty guide for growing boys
Philip Wilkinson’s friendly guide helps boys understand puberty, body changes, moods, hygiene and self-esteem in a clear, age-appropriate way. It is a practical, confidence-building book for young readers approaching the next stage of growing up.
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Bestseller in 'Children's sex education' Amazon category in the UK, May 2024
"My son said nothing scared him after reading this book and he felt much more comfortable about it all." - online customer review
"Do you ever wonder how to start the conversation about the birds and the bees with your child? Well, this book helps you in so many ways! Highly recommend if you're planning on having that talk soon." - online customer review
"Great book, factual, easy to understand and supports parental talks!" - online customer review
"It's a perfect no-nonsense book! Brilliant!" - online customer review
"It has all the answers for inquisitive minds." - online customer review
"My son is autistic and finds change very hard. This book has helped him to understand the changes that will happen in himself that he can't control. Bright pictures with accurate details for the body parts. Great book!" - online customer review
A sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger boys.
A friendly and reassuring guide for boys as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from body hair and vocal changes to mood swings and self-esteem, puberty and parenting expert Phil Wilkinson addresses any worries that boys might have relating to what is 'normal'.
He reassures readers and boosts their confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty.
The Boys' Guide to Growing Up also includes advice on topics such exercise, healthy eating, shaving, talking about feelings and how puberty affects girls, and has an age-appropriate section on sex and reproduction.
Contents include:
- What is puberty?
- Your puberty timeline
- How do hormones work?
- The height and weight race
- A deeper voice
- Spotty skin
- Hair, hair, everywhere
- The art of shaving
- Sweat, smells and personal hygiene
- Changes down below
- New feelings
- Sex explained
- Making babies
- Keeping your confidence up
- Mood swings
- Managing your feelings
- Healthy eating
- The power of exercise
- Privacy and your body
- Puberty for girls
- Girls have worries, too
Ideal for readers who…
- Need a friendly, age-appropriate guide to puberty and body changes.
- Want clear reassurance about voice changes, body hair, hygiene, moods and what is normal.
- Are looking for a confidence-building book about self-esteem and growing up.
- Prefer practical children’s health advice written in a warm, accessible style.
- Are parents or carers opening up conversations about puberty, feelings and bodies.
- About The Author
- Phil Wilkinson is a freelance writer and the author of 50 books, as well as being a dad of two. He is a contributor to a number of parenting sites, including the Huffington Post, writing about education, bullying, sex education and teenagers.
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- ISBN
- 9781526360175
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Wren & Rook, (13 July 2017)
- Number of Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 140 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 228 x 170 x 6 mm
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