Book Review
Short Summary
Growing Up for Boys is an Usborne book written by Alex Frith for boys aged 9 to 12. It was first published in 2013 and then again in 2018. It gives friendly, practical advice on how boys can deal with the changes that happen during puberty, especially the ones that they might consider embarrassing.
What This Book Is About
This book is a guide that can walk young boys through many areas of the changes that happen during puberty and not just the physical ones like:
- What’s causing their bodies to change
- What physical changes to expect
- The penis and what it does
- How to take care of the skin
- The importance of good food, exercise, and proper rest
- Dealing with the mental and emotional changes
- How girls develop during puberty
- Dealing with relationships
- Sex
- How to stay safe
- School and home life
- Drugs and drinking
Reflection and Comments
This is a chapter book that might appeal to your pre-teen because it is not a picture book. Just like any other Usborne book, this was written in a friendly and simple manner. Especially at a time when boys can see and learn a lot of things online, it’s important to have a resource like this that delivers facts without judgment.
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