Comic Strip Puberty: For Boys

A light-hearted comic-strip look at puberty for boys Navigate through puberty and the changes it brings with these fun, fresh comic-strip books! Each spread explores some perennial puberty topics, such as the first spot, alarming hair growth or mood swings, and explains how and why they are happening, while break-out spreads look at important topics in more depth. The comic strip approach offers a fresh perspective, provides humour and keeps the mood of the books light, but reassuring and informative. The illustrations will show a range of different body types, encouraging body positivity and self-acceptance. (NB It will be made clear from the beginning that everyone''s puberty journey is different and timelines will vary for individuals). The text and artwork have been reviewed by a medical consultant.

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Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.

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A light-hearted comic-strip look at puberty for boys

Navigate through puberty and the changes it brings with these fun, fresh comic-strip books! Each spread explores some perennial puberty topics, such as the first spot, alarming hair growth or mood swings, and explains how and why they are happening, while break-out spreads look at important topics in more depth.

The comic strip approach offers a fresh perspective, provides humour and keeps the mood of the books light, but reassuring and informative. The illustrations will show a range of different body types, encouraging body positivity and self-acceptance. (NB It will be made clear from the beginning that everyone's puberty journey is different and timelines will vary for individuals).

The text and artwork have been reviewed by a medical consultant.

Contents:
All aboard the puberty rollercoaster! / A puberty primer / What's going on? How puberty starts / Is puberty the same for everyone? / Growing up. And up... / Growing up (can be painful) / The story of the hairy armpit / New balls, please / Whose voice IS that? / Armpits and more / Hair, skin and... breasts? / Prom-night disaster / What's going on? A spot of bother / Surpri-ise! Nocturnal emissions / What's going on? Hormones go haywire / What's going on? Brain changes / Emotions / Looking after yourself / Aaand... you're a grown up / Puberty FAQs / Glossary / Find out more / Index