Don't Panic, It's Puberty!: A Guide for Boys
A funny, body-positive look at puberty for boys
Boys today are learning about and going through puberty at a younger age than ever before. Don't Panic, It's Puberty! offers a positive, reassuring look at the main changes that they will go through during puberty both physically and emotionally - from hair sprouting in unexpected places to spots, growth spurts, tiredness and mood swings.
The funny, cartoon-style illustrations keep the tone light but are anatomically accurate and show a range of real body types, encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance. Perfect reading for children aged 8+
The text and illustrations have been reviewed by a qualified medical doctor.
Contents
Don't panic!
All change
Growing up. And up. And up.
You sound different
Hormones behind it all
A Spot of Bother
Hair everywhere
Time for a shave?
Keeping clean
Looking after your body
Catch some Z's
Down there
First crushes
Feeling moody?
When it all gets too much
Talk it out
Time to man up?
Your own pace, your own destination
The end of puberty
Puberty timeline
Frequently asked questions
Glossary
Index
Tim Collins (Author)
Tim Collins is originally from Manchester, but now lives near London and has published over seventy books that have been translated into over forty languages.
These include series fiction like Wimpy Vampire, Cosmic Colin, Dorkius Maximus and Monstrous Maud.
He has also written many stories for reluctant readers, such as Troll, Joke Shop, The Locals, Mr Perfect and Dawn of the Daves. Tim has won several awards including the Manchester Fiction City, The Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award and The Kalbacher Klapperschlange.
Jennifer Naalchigar (Illustrator)
Jennifer Naalchigar is a British - Japanese illustrator based in Hertfordshire, England. She has a love for quirky characters and enjoys experimenting with digital brushes. Jen's client list includes HarperCollins, Hachette, Oxford University Press, Pearson, Random House Children's Books, Reycraft books and Scholastic.