Do you ever pretend to like something you don't, just to fit in? Is it sometimes hard to tell others how you're feeling? Do you wish there was less pressure on you to 'man up'? Explore these questions and many more in this empowering and inclusive guide to masculinity for readers aged 10+ by the nation's favourite doctor, Dr Ranj.
OK, let's say this word together: puberty. That wasn't so bad, right? Puberty is a completely normal part of growing up, but it can feel really weird to talk about ... for grownups and kids. Every person experiences the changes that come with puberty in their own way, and the more we talk about them, the better we feel about our bodies.
Through her trademark quirky monster characters, author Elise Gravel illustrates ways that bodies can be different. They have different shapes, different sizes, different colours, different hair, and can do different things. These differences make everybody's bodies special, but all bodies should be respected. Your body is YOURS, so give it a hug, but only if you want to. This important message of body positivity will both empower and entertain. The best body is the one that belongs to you!
Being a teen is tough enough without having to navigate the minefields of discovering sex, love and bodies. And let's be real: sex education at school doesn't always cut it. Sex educator and journalist Milly Evans is here to help - as a young adult who is still figuring life out, she knows exactly what teens are going through. And she's here with answers to all those questions that aren't in their school textbooks.
'Can We Talk About Consent?' takes a fresh, frank, and stylish approach to the topic of relationships and respect, providing essential understanding for readers aged 14+.
This clear, lively information book about sex and reproduction covers all the main areas: babies, reproduction, bodies, chromosomes, genes, growing up, love, health and lots more. An updated edition of the classic guide for young children on babies, bodies, love, sex, reproduction and families. This clear, lively information book about sex and reproduction covers all the main areas: babies, reproduction, bodies, chromosomes, genes, growing up, love, health and lots more. As before, the information is imparted simply and reassuringly with humorous commentary from an inquisitive bird and a squeamish bee and very friendly full-colour cartoon-strip illustrations.
Growing up is exciting, but it can also be a strange and confusing time. This book will help you can ride your rollercoaster more smoothly. Packed with easy-to-understand information, myth-busting advice and fun illustrations, this is the ultimate growing-up guide for girls aged 9+ who want to feel empowered, informed and positive about becoming the very best version of themselves.
Tom notices that his body is changing. Tom's voice is different and hair is growing in new places. There are other changes happening too. Tom learns that he has started growing into a man. Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as wet dreams.
This easy-to-understand, straightforward book gives clear advice for young readers who want to understand more about the changes in their body that happen during puberty. The clear, friendly approach explains what puberty is, what changes might happen from getting hairy to growing breasts, as well as explaining all about periods.
Whether we're ready for them or not, nearly everyone, of every gender, gets some boob growth when they hit puberty. It can be a really scary and confusing time - but it doesn't have to be like that! With a mixture of informative case studies, first person accounts, and reassuring advice from myth-busting experts, this is a must-have book for every teen.
Ellie notices that her body is changing. Hair is growing in new places and there are other changes happening too. Ellie's mum helps her understand that she has started growing into a woman. Following Ellie as she begins to notice changes to her body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach girls with autism and related conditions about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as periods.
Packed with reassuring advice on how to say no, when to say yes, and everything in between, this book familiarises readers with the concept of consent: from how it works in everyday life and in relationships, to what the laws are surrounding it, to understanding how to respect people's boundaries as well as setting your own.
Your body belongs to you and you get to set your own rules, so that you may have boundaries for different people and sometimes they might change. Like when you hi-five your friends and kiss your kitten, but not the other way round. But consent doesn't need to be confusing. From setting boundaries, to reflecting on your own behaviour and learning how to be an awesome bystander, this book will have you feeling confident, respected, and 100% in charge of yourself and your body.
This entertaining guide to puberty gives you all the information you need to know, but in a bright, colourful and fun way. Puberty need not be scary and unknown. Using bite-size text with attention-grabbing numbers and visuals, find out the facts and stats behind growing up. The book emphasises body positivity and reassures you that everything you are experiencing is totally normal! It also includes a section on gender identity and sexuality.
Dr Emily talks about the physical and emotional changes of puberty in a simple and friendly way. The topics include: When and why will your body start to change? How will you feel different and why? What's happening to the boys? Why do people identify as different genders? Plus expert tips on healthy eating, positive body image, self-esteem, and lots more.
This easy-to-understand, straightforward book gives clear advice for young readers who want to understand more about the changes in their body that happen during puberty. The clear, friendly approach explains everything about puberty, from getting hairy, growing taller, and what wet dreams are.
Have you ever been in a situation where there's a loud guy making inappropriate comments, cracking jokes that only he thinks are funny or leering at the girls in the room? This is a book about how not to be that guy. It's a book about getting comfortable calling out bad behaviour. And it's a book that will help you feel confident navigating the modern minefield of relationships and interacting with girls, while being the guy that makes girls feel safe, heard and respected.
Author, life coach and activist, Michelle Elman, is here to show you how to take control. Saying 'No' makes you strong. 'No' makes you confident. 'No' makes you realise your worth and what you deserve. From setting boundaries with friendships, phones, family, your body and much more, this empowering book is a one-stop guide to creating the life you want.
The nation's favourite doctor, Dr Ranj, is here to explain everything you ever wanted to know about puberty - plus lots more. What does it mean to be a boy? And I'm not just talking about what you have between your legs, but what life is really like for boys. Growing up is a real minefield! A great twenty-first century guide to being a boy.
Dr Emily talks about the physical and emotional changes of puberty in a simple and friendly way. Topics include: When and why will your body start to change? How will you feel different and why? What's happening to the girls? Why do people identify as different genders? Plus expert tips on healthy eating, positive body image, self-esteem, and lots more.
Everyone knows how it feels when they're asked a question by a child and haven't been sure about how to respond. It might have been: What are belly buttons for? What happens to me next? Or even - do I have to kiss grandma if I don't want to?
Growing up is a natural part of life, and every child deserves to understand the different ways their body may change as they grow older. While puberty happens to everyone, every child's journey from childhood to being a grown-up will be as unique as they are! In this honest, accessible illustrated guide to puberty, young readers can find out exactly what may happen as they grow from being a child to becoming a grown-up.
TV's favourite doctor, Dr Christian, comes to the rescue of parents, boys and girls to answer all their questions about adolescence, sexuality and puberty. In his assured, no-nonsense fashion Dr Christian allays the fears and uncertainties of growing youngsters (and helps parents find answers) about puberty, sex, personal and emotional health, and body image.
Did you know that: finding your confidence is a lot like programming a computer? Understanding photosynthesis can teach you about following your passions? Peer pressure and Isaac Newton have more in common than you might think? Well, welcome to Dr Camilla Pang's scientific survival guide to growing up! As a child Camilla loved patterns and putting things in order. She was obsessed with Stephen Hawking. And the only language she really understood was science. Diagnosed with autism age 8, Camilla saw the world very differently. But with science as her sidekick, she was able to translate ideas she could understand (like gravity, photosynthesis and algorithms) onto things she couldn't (like peer pressure, emotions and finding your voice).
What can we tell our boys to help them feel happy and confident simply being themselves? 'Being You' has the answers! It's an easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to developing a positive body image for boys aged 12+. It covers all the facts on puberty, diet, exercise, self-care, mental health, social media, and everything in-between. Boys will find answers to the questions most on their mind, the truth behind many diet and exercise myths, and real-life stories from other boys. Armed with this book, they will understand that muscles don't make a man - it's enough simply being you!
