Puberty Books for Children 

From the author of How Are You Feeling Today? and Will You Be My Friend? comes a picture book all about the birds and the bees (sex education). It's natural for young children to have questions about their bodies and where they came from, but it can seem a daunting task to answer honestly so that they understand the subtleties of puberty, sex, reproduction and relationships, and are comfortable with their bodies. This book uses clear, easy to understand language to answer complex questions about sex and relationships, and covers all manner of tricky subjects from puberty to consent with delicate accuracy and honesty. Filled with bright, fun illustrations and helpful advice for parents and carers, Let's Talk About the Birds and the Bees is the perfect book for explaining the facts of life to small children. Let's Talk books help you start meaningful conversations with your child. Written by an expert and covering topics like feelings, relationships, diversity and mental health, these comforting picture books support healthy discussion right from the start.

Girls and boys are always curious and sometimes even alarmed by the behaviour of their bodies as they grow up. Puberty being a particularly unsettling time, Babette Cole has made this the subject of the fifth title in her bestselling series of 'family dilemmas'. Who else but Babette would have the temerity to tackle this subject in a picture book and the genius to carry it off! In Hair in Funny Places her artwork is without exaggeration some of the best she has ever done: it is brilliant. The text takes the form of a conversation between a small girl and her teddy bear, and is ingenious and funny. It is the behaviour of Mr and Mrs Hormone (wonderfully depicted) which is responsible for and plays havoc with the physical and emotional states of girls and boys throughout puberty. This book is bound to be controversial but Babette has never taken the conventional path and her readers love her for her outrageous approach to little mentioned topics.

Bestseller in 'Books on Self-esteem and Self-reliance for Young Adults' Amazon category in the UK, May 2024

"... this book is a MUST if you have a growing girl." - online customer review

"Some things are super scary especially for a 9-year-old but reading this together, I felt, let her know that she could talk to me about anything." - online customer review

"It has everything a girl needs to understand their body and mood changes as they experience this new stage of their lives." - online customer review

"A very gentle and friendly guide to growing up." - online customer review

"The illustrations are all child-appropriate and the level of detail is set just right." - online customer review

"Opens the door for conversations about the changes they are and will be going through." - online customer review

A sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger girls.

A friendly, reassuring and positive 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 body hair and personal hygiene, puberty and parenting expert Anita Naik addresses any worries that girls may have relating to what is 'normal'.

She reassures readers and boosts their confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty. The Girls' Guide to Growing Up also includes advice on topics such as body image, self-esteem and how puberty affects boys, and has an age-appropriate section on sex and reproduction.

Contents include:

• What is puberty?
• Your puberty timeline
• Breasts and bras
• Same age, different stage
• Skin changes
• Sweats, smells and personal hygiene
• Hair in new places
• Changes down below
• What are periods?
• The practical side of periods
• Managing periods
• Sex explained
• Making babies
• New feelings
• Managing your moods
• Healthy eating
• The power of exercise
• Self-esteem and body image
• Privacy and your body
• Puberty for boys
• Boys have worries, too

Ideal for readers who…

• Need a friendly, age-appropriate guide to puberty and body changes.
• Want clear reassurance about periods, bras, hygiene, moods and what is normal.
• Are looking for a confidence-building book about self-esteem and body image.
• Prefer practical children’s health advice written in a warm, accessible style.
• Are parents or carers opening up conversations about growing up.

Bestseller in 'Children's sex education' Amazon category in the UK, May 2024

"My son said nothing scared him after reading this book and he felt much more comfortable about it all." - online customer review

"Do you ever wonder how to start the conversation about the birds and the bees with your child? Well, this book helps you in so many ways! Highly recommend if you're planning on having that talk soon." - online customer review

"Great book, factual, easy to understand and supports parental talks!" - online customer review

"It's a perfect no-nonsense book! Brilliant!" - online customer review

"It has all the answers for inquisitive minds." - online customer review

"My son is autistic and finds change very hard. This book has helped him to understand the changes that will happen in himself that he can't control. Bright pictures with accurate details for the body parts. Great book!" - online customer review

A sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger boys.

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 body hair and vocal changes to 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 Boys' Guide to Growing Up also includes advice on topics such exercise, healthy eating, shaving, talking about feelings and how puberty affects girls, and has an age-appropriate section on sex and reproduction.

Contents include:

• What is puberty?
• Your puberty timeline
• How do hormones work?
• The height and weight race
• A deeper voice
• Spotty skin
• Hair, hair, everywhere
• The art of shaving
• Sweat, smells and personal hygiene
• Changes down below
• New feelings
• Sex explained
• Making babies
• Keeping your confidence up
• Mood swings
• Managing your feelings
• Healthy eating
• The power of exercise
• Privacy and your body
• Puberty for girls
• Girls have worries, too

Ideal for readers who…

• Need a friendly, age-appropriate guide to puberty and body changes.
• Want clear reassurance about voice changes, body hair, hygiene, moods and what is normal.
• Are looking for a confidence-building book about self-esteem and growing up.
• Prefer practical children’s health advice written in a warm, accessible style.
• Are parents or carers opening up conversations about puberty, feelings and bodies.

Trusted by families for over 20 years The Puberty Book is the classic puberty book for girls and boys aged 9-14. Children and teenagers usually have lots of questions about what happens to them during puberty. Since its first publication The Puberty Book has helped over 140,000 families answer those questions by providing up-to-date information on sex and sexuality, health and wellbeing, relationships, pregnancy and birth. It answers commons questions asked by boys and girls aged 9-14 such as:  What does it feel like to have a period? How are sperm made? Does sex hurt? What's a wet dream? How does the milk get into breasts? How do you ask a girl on a date? This bestselling book was inspired by the authors' real work with real kids and real parents in real situations. This book is suitable to be given to your child so they can read it alone, and it can also be used as a valuable resource for parents.