Book Review
Short Summary
Growing Up was written by Susan Meredith for kids aged 10 and up is a part of the Usborne Facts of Life series. It was first published in 1995 and this is the 2004 edition.
This book aims to answer the what, when, why and how of puberty in a straightforward way.
What This Book Is About
This book gives the facts that most boys and girls need to learn about as they grow up and transition into young adults. It talks about topics like:
- What happens during puberty
- The male and female sex organs
- Periods, breasts, and body hair
- Sex, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections
- Staying healthy, hygiene, exercise and eating healthy food
- Drugs, smoking, and drinking
- Feelings and emotions during puberty
Reflection and Comments
We all know that growing up is a fact of life but the sudden wave of changes that happen during puberty can be overwhelming.
The great thing about this book is that it approaches these topics in a factual manner, with colourful diagrams, graphs, and illustrations meant to give readers a deeper understanding of the changes going on in their bodies. The book uses straightforward and easy-to-understand language while applying a tone that’s engaging and conversational.
It’s a comprehensive guide that covers almost everything your kids need to know about growing up, and is something that you can use to prompt discussions no matter what stage of puberty your kids might be in.
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