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Reassuring, practical advice and information for adolescents on important aspects of the human body
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54 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I haven't bought this book - my kids are 11 and 9 and I wanted something that would explain everything clearly, which it looks like this does. I am a big fan of Usborne. However, I did the Look Inside thing before buying and while I loved the beginning bit about growth, I then turned to the glossary and oo-er... Acne, yes, helpful. Adultery, well, I suppose it's in lots of books and films, so yes it's relevant. Anal sex... What?! I would like to think kids don't need to know about that surely?! Maybe it is handled in a very sensible way in the text, but frankly, I couldn't bring myself to buy it. Just a bit too far too soon, so I think I will wait a few years. Oh dear, what's the world coming to?!
111 of 116 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I got this book for my daughter and it made her aware but comfortable about the facts of life. She felt open about talking about what she read and was ready to discuss topics mentioned in the book. Very child friendly without being frightening.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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I can't disagree with other reviewers that this book is very clearly written and well illustrated. But I don't think it's really suitable for a younger child. As it was supposed to be for 9 - 12 year olds, I got it for my daughter, who will be starting sex education classes soon, so she wouldn't be too startled by the subject and we could talk about it in a calm and reassuring way at home. However, I didn't find it as child friendly as expected. It uses terms they can understand and unlike other books of this kind I've come across in stores, doesn't encourage girls to present themselves as sex objects or to seek out sexual experiences. But it does go into unnecessary detail about the genitalia and reproduction. I wanted something that would explain, gently, the changes she is beginning to experience; instead she got a diagram of both male and female sexual organs. I'd say this is great for 12 - 15 year olds, but not for this younger age group.
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Growing Up
Although this books holds all the information a young inquisitive person needs to know, but it doesn't have many images and it's very heavy on text, which doesn't make for a... Read more
Published 22 days ago by B
My opinion
I initially liked the look of the book, and its contents are easily understood, by use of many pictures and diagrams etc. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Julie
Usborne ought to know better
I was looking for a book for my 8 yr old daughter who is beginning to show some signs of changing, and when I saw the Usborne label I was quite excited. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Book lover
Don't be so naive
I've read the negative reviews with mounting horror at the naivete of some of the reviewers.
One line in 56 pages calmly and factually explains what anal intercourse is and... Read more
One line in 56 pages calmly and factually explains what anal intercourse is and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by jackofalltrades
Usbourne Quality
This is an excellent book to help explain to youngsters about the facts of life in a simple and realistic way, avoiding any embarrassment to shy ones who may be afraid to ask.
Published 4 months ago by Grandma
good easy explanations
Got this book for my 11 year old daughter, sparked a lot of questions and explanations. It helped talk about difficult subjects and issues to which she may be confronted when she... Read more
Published 6 months ago by BookwormNI
Growing up
An informative and easy to understand book helping young teenagers, especially girls, understand more about their body and about sex in general. Read more
Published 6 months ago by larissa woolf
Inappropriate!!
I almost bought this book and would have if I hadn't read the comments, so thank you! This book is totally unsuitable for children of any age. Read more
Published 6 months ago by trek
uses very clear language
We're very please with this book, it uses clear concise language to explain, no silly words for parts of the body, and my child felt very comfortable reading it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by supersavvy
accurate clear language and illustrations
I bought this for our 12 year old granddaughter. I work on a helpline and have some idea of what young people ask about. Read more
Published 12 months ago by hil
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