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Discusses the physical and emotional transitions that boys undergo during puberty, including growth spurts, voice changes, sexual development, peer pressure, dating, and new relationships within the family.
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211 of 211 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been searching for a book to break some growing up facts of Life to my son - a niave 10 year old. I wanted to start the subject slowly I did not really want to get into the realms of Full Sexual Intercourse, pregancy, periods, gay relationships etc. just yet, so if you are looking for something that explicit, then this is not the book for you.
What it does deal with is a more hollistic look at boys growing up, so there is only one chapter looking at sexual issues ie genital changes, morning surprises, changing body, shape and size, body hair, voice changes, skin changes, emotional changes etc. - No explicit female anatomy stuff.
The other chapters discuss care of the changing body - showers, shaving, dental braces, appearance etc. Changing body in the outside world ie studying, sports, sport safety, etc. Changes at home ie Feelings towards family, curfews and parent rules, family stress, dovorce etc.
Changing feelings and friends ie peer pressure, friendship skills, bullying, staying safe, self esteem and emotional changes.
The book had lots of little 'know your Facts' and 'quick tip' boxes, with coloured cartoon images, and had a fun, light approach to make the young reader feel at ease.
I would say ideal for 9-11/12 year olds who are getting ready to deal changes in bodies and emotions. There is nothing in here that is going to scare them and would be a good stepping stone towards a more detailed, and book with more sexual informtion and female growing up information. 12+ boys will perhaps be ready for more sexual info. than this book provides, but the relationship bits are still good for boys up to about 14-15, as the book touches lightly on studying and thoughts of going to college.
What it does deal with is a more hollistic look at boys growing up, so there is only one chapter looking at sexual issues ie genital changes, morning surprises, changing body, shape and size, body hair, voice changes, skin changes, emotional changes etc. - No explicit female anatomy stuff.
The other chapters discuss care of the changing body - showers, shaving, dental braces, appearance etc. Changing body in the outside world ie studying, sports, sport safety, etc. Changes at home ie Feelings towards family, curfews and parent rules, family stress, dovorce etc.
Changing feelings and friends ie peer pressure, friendship skills, bullying, staying safe, self esteem and emotional changes.
The book had lots of little 'know your Facts' and 'quick tip' boxes, with coloured cartoon images, and had a fun, light approach to make the young reader feel at ease.
I would say ideal for 9-11/12 year olds who are getting ready to deal changes in bodies and emotions. There is nothing in here that is going to scare them and would be a good stepping stone towards a more detailed, and book with more sexual informtion and female growing up information. 12+ boys will perhaps be ready for more sexual info. than this book provides, but the relationship bits are still good for boys up to about 14-15, as the book touches lightly on studying and thoughts of going to college.
55 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was ideal for my ten year old son. It touches on emotional, social and briefly on some sexual issues. It's well written and aimed at children pre-teen I would say. It still has an element of innocence about it but touches on some more serious issues but in a concise and factual way. Easy to read through and fine specific info.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My 12 year old did not want to discuss ''stuff'' with us, so we suggested this book, after doing a bit of research.
He is more than capable of understanding the content, and we found it was aimed at the right level for him at this point in his life.
He is more than capable of understanding the content, and we found it was aimed at the right level for him at this point in his life.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ok, but not very specific
I got this for my 10 yr old son. It's a good book for general growing up topics, hygiene, emotional stuff, dealing with peers and parents etc, but I think my son also requires... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Amazonian
Not quite what I was looking for..
Nothing offensive here but written in quite an american style (a few too many "heys" and "awesomes"), I also thought the graphics were too childish. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Elaine Hindle
A very good book for growing boys
This book is very good great contents and subjects I had a look through and was really pleased to see how they raised various subjects
The pictures and layout make this... Read more
The pictures and layout make this... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Vanessa
Seemed useful.
This disappeared into my sons room and I haven't seen it since. I believe it was useful. Some of the contents are for older teens but it is a good book for putting on the shelf as... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Moonweaver
Excellent book
This book is perfect for my 10 year old son. I bought it for him to read at his own pace.
Although we are open and honest with him, it is a great book for answering all those... Read more
Although we are open and honest with him, it is a great book for answering all those... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Shona MacG
Highly Recommended
I bought this book for my 11 year old son and would highly recommend it to any parent. The book speaks in very clear terms without been graphic or making the reader embarrassed... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Josephine
Boys Body Book
As our 10 1/2 year old was becoming increasingly hormonal we thought it a good idea if he at least could read about what was going on, as there are times when as parents you either... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Whitewater
positives and negatives
I got this book for my 9 year old son and just read through it. I think it is very informative and is just about ideal for his age(some things applicabe now and some things will be... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. A. L. Batigan
Boys Bods
My 10year old son has found this book very interesting; he spends a bit of time locked away studying it and then comes to either ask a question or confirm he has understood what he... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Ms. M. Hall
The Boys Body Book
I ordered this for my 10 year old son. When it first arrived he looked through it with a friend and I'd never heard them laugh so much. Read more
Published 22 months ago by familyof5
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