Don't Panic, It's Puberty!: A Guide For Boys

Description

A funny, body-positive look at puberty for boysBoys today are learning about and going through puberty at a younger age than ever before. Don't Panic, It's Puberty! offers a positive, reassuring look at the main changes that they will go through during puberty both physically and emotionally - from hair sprouting in unexpected places to spots, growth spurts, tiredness and mood swings.The funny, cartoon-style illustrations keep the tone light but are anatomically accurate and show a range of real body types, encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance. Perfect reading for children aged 8+The text and illustrations have been reviewed by a qualified medical doctor.ContentsDon't panic!All changeGrowing up. And up. And up.You sound differentHormones behind it allA Spot of BotherHair everywhereTime for a shave?Keeping cleanLooking after your bodyCatch some Z'sDown thereFirst crushesFeeling moody?When it all gets too muchTalk it outTime to man up?Your own pace, your own destinationThe end of pubertyPuberty timelineFrequently asked questionsGlossaryIndex

Author description

Tim Collins is originally from Manchester, but now lives near London and has published over seventy books that have been translated into over forty languages. These include series fiction like Wimpy Vampire, Cosmic Colin, Dorkius Maximus and Monstrous Maud. He has also written many stories for reluctant readers, such as Troll, Joke Shop, The Locals, Mr Perfect and Dawn of the Daves. Tim has won several awards including the Manchester Fiction City, The Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award and The Kalbacher Klapperschlange. Jennifer Naalchigar (Illustrator) Jennifer Naalchigar is a British - Japanese illustrator based in Hertfordshire, England. She has a love for quirky characters and enjoys experimenting with digital brushes. Jen's client list includes HarperCollins, Hachette, Oxford University Press, Pearson, Random House Children's Books, Reycraft books and Scholastic.

Table of contents

1: Don't panic! 2: All change 3: Growing up. And up. And up. 4: You sound different 5: Hormones behind it all 6: 14 A spot of bother 7: Hair everywhere 8: Time for a shave? 9: Keeping clean 10: Looking after your body 11: Catch some Z's 12: Down there 13: First crushes 14: Feeling moody? 15: When it all gets too much 16: Talk it out 17: Time to man up? 18: Your own pace, your own destination 19: The end of puberty 20: Puberty timeline 21: Frequently asked questions 22: Glossary 23: Index