Book
The boys' guide to growing up / Phil Wilkinson ; illustrated by Sarah Horne.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781526360175
- ISBN: 1526360179
- Physical Description: 48 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: London : Wayland, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Summary, etc.: | Personal & Social Issues: Sex Education & the facts of life (Children's / Teenage). 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 changes might make them feel. Covering everything from physical changes like body hair and testicle growth to emotional ones like mood swings and self-esteem, puberty and parenting expert Phil Wilkinson addresses any worries that boys might have relating to what is 'normal'. He reassures readers and boosts their confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty. The book also includes lifestyle advice on topics like healthy eating and exercise. Age 9+ |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Puberty > Juvenile literature. Adolescence > Juvenile literature. Boys > Health and hygiene > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Norfolk Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Library | J 612.66 WIL (Text) | 36058148291863 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Author Notes
The Boys' Guide to Growing Up : The Best-Selling Puberty Guide for Boys
Phil Wilkinson (Author) Phil Wilkinson is a freelance writer and the author of 50 books, as well as being a dad of two. He is a contributor to a number of parenting sites, including the Huffington Post, writing about education, bullying, sex education and teenagers. Sarah Horne (Illustrator) Sarah grew up in Derbyshire, mainly under a snow drift. She spent much of her childhood scampering in the nearby fields with a few goats. Then she decided to be sensible and studied Illustration at Falmouth College of Arts, graduating in 2001. She has illustrated for many different projects including an ad campaign for Kew Gardens entitled 'Plantastic Play'. She has also undertaken commission from The Guardian and The Independent newspapers. Sarah now specialises in funny, inky illustration and words for children's fiction and picture books. Sarah likes to paint on very big canvas. She loves funny detail, colour, music, dreams and big open spaces. Sarah now works from a studio on a hill in Forest Hill, London.
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