Sex, Puberty & Growing Up - Books for Children - Books dealing with puberty and sex, some aimed at younger children, some for older children & younger teenagers.
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There are 20 books in this booklist
£8.99 paperback (2020) - ISBN 13: 9781445163949 | ISBN 10: 1445163942
A simple and reassuring introduction to periods and body changes for young girls aged 7 and up. Â
This easy-to-understand, straightforward book gives clear advice for young readers who want to understand more about the changes in their body that ... more
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£8.99 paperback (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781445149820 | ISBN 10: 1445149826
This book is a fantastic introduction to the tricky subject of sex for children aged 9+. In a straightforward way, it explores what sex is and what it’s for, examines sexuality and identity, what healthy relationships are like and tackles modern-da ... more
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£8.99 paperback (2018) - ISBN 13: 9781445149783 | ISBN 10: 1445149788
A sensitive and informative guide to puberty and growing up.
Puberty is often a confusing time with many changes both physical and emotional to deal with. This book deals with all aspects of puberty in a straightforward and sensitive way so ... more
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£6.99 paperback (2017) - ISBN 13: 9781526360182 | ISBN 10: 1526360187
A friendly and reassuring guide for girls as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from periods and breast development to b ... more
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£6.99 paperback (2017) - ISBN 13: 9781526360175 | ISBN 10: 1526360179
A sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger boys.Â
A friendly and reassuring guide for boys as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these cha ... more
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£11.99 paperback (2014) - ISBN 13: 9781406356045 | ISBN 10: 1406356042
A completely updated 20th anniversary edition of the definitive book on childrens’ sexual health.
Now with expanded information on internet and texting safety, birth control, LGBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) issues and more – t ... more
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£7.99 paperback (2013) - ISBN 13: 9781409534723 | ISBN 10: 1409534723
A frank and friendly book offering boys advice on what to expect from puberty and how to to stay happy and confident as they go through physical, psychological and emotional changes.
Covers all the topics that boys want to find out about, incl ... more
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£6.99 paperback (2009) - ISBN 13: 9780061429866 | ISBN 10: 0061429864
What do you want to know about sex?
Information about sex is everywhere. But what you learn from TV, movies, the internet, and friends is not always a healthy or accurate view of sexuality.
Now revised and updated with current facts, Jo ... more
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£9.99 paperback (2008) - ISBN 13: 9781557047649 | ISBN 10: 1557047642
Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to-earth style, The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Girls gives sensitive straight talk on: the body's changing size and shape; body hair; diet and exercise; romanti ... more
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£9.99 paperback (2008) - ISBN 13: 9781557047656 | ISBN 10: 1557047650
Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to-earth style, The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Boys gives sensitive straight talk on: the body's changing size and shape; diet and exercise; the growth spurt; r ... more
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£6.99 paperback (2008) - ISBN 13: 9781557047663 | ISBN 10: 1557047669
This fact-filled journal and activity book makes it fun for girls to find answers to their many questions about the physical and emotional changes that accompany puberty. With quizzes, checklists, games, and illustrations throughout, My Body, ... more
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£7.99 paperback (2008) - ISBN 13: 9781557047670 | ISBN 10: 1557047677
This fact-filled journal and activity book makes it fun for boys to find answers to their many questions about the physical and emotional changes that accompany puberty. With quizzes, checklists, games, and illustrations throughout, My Body, M ... more
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£10.99 paperback (2007) - ISBN 13: 9781406306064 | ISBN 10: 1406306061
Young children ask so many questions about their bodies and how they were made. With lively language, engaging art and clear, accurate information, this book answers those perfectly normal questions and will help even pre-school children feel proud a ... more
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£9.99 paperback (2007) - ISBN 13: 9781862303607 | ISBN 10: 1862303606
The perfect book for introducing a young child to to the concept of where babies come from and how they grow. This is a great book to share and discuss all the changes going on inside 'mummy's tummy'.
Every month a new picture shows how big ... more
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£4.99 paperback (2007) - ISBN 13: 9780340930991 | ISBN 10: 0340930993
Everything a girl needs to know about puberty and periods in one brilliant little book. Written in a friendly, accessible style, and in an appealingly discreet, compact format, this is an essential guide for all girls approaching puberty.
(This i ... more
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£6.99 paperback (2006) - ISBN 13: 9780099456483 | ISBN 10: 0099456486
Picture book for younger children. Willy is a little sperm. He lives inside Mr Browne with 300 million friends. Soon it will be time for the Great Swimming Race and Willy must practice every day. He knows he will have to swim extra fast to win the ... more
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£7.99 paperback (2006) - ISBN 13: 9780746069950 | ISBN 10: 0746069952
Written for girls. Growing up is a whole lot easier if you have some idea what to expect. This book describes exactly what will happen to your body in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way, and it explains some of your feelings too - all you ne ... more
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£7.99 paperback (2001) - ISBN 13: 9780099266266 | ISBN 10: 0099266261
Picture book for younger children. Girls and boys are always curious and sometimes even alarmed by the behaviour of their bodies as they grow up. Hair in Funny Places has Babette Cole's usual brilliant artwork and the text takes the form of a convers ... more
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£7.99 paperback (1995) - ISBN 13: 9780099299110 | ISBN 10: 0099299119
Mum and Dad decide it's time to tell their children the facts of life. But do they dare - and do they even really know them?
Great book where the children put the adults right on the facts of life.
Amusingly and graphically illustrated in Babette C ... more
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