Adolescence

A modern and inclusive guide to help every child understand their journey from childhood to being a grown-up.Growing up is a natural part of life, and every child deserves to understand the different ways their body may change as they grow older. While...

"... 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...

"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...

A clear and straight-talking guide to the ups and downs of the teenage years, covering body changes, mood swings, exercise, healthy eating, self-confidence, periods, bullying, social networking, drink, drugs, stress, STIs, hormones, relationships, sex,...

The Confidence Code for Girls meets The Care & Keeping of You in this bold, bighearted book about growing up with unshakable confidence.Puberty comes with a lot of changes for girls today. There's the thrilling stuff: making friends, discovering their...

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...

A simple and reassuring introduction to periods and body changes for young girls aged 7 and up.This easy-to-understand, straightforward book gives clear advice for young readers who want to understand more about the changes in their body that happen...

This book gently introduces young children to the idea of going to school for the first time. The simple, reassuring text explains what to expect, and the charming illustrations by Stephen Cartwright are full of fun details to look at and talk about...

The Growing Up Guide for Girls is a one-stop guide for young girls on the autism spectrum explaining all they need to know about puberty and adolescence. The pre-teen and teenage years are a bumpy time when bodies change, emotions are high and peers are...

First experiences are a regular occurence for small children and sharing books is a good way to prepare them for what to expect. A cheerful, reassuring story about a boy visiting the dentist for the first time. Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, best...

The one stop guide to getting your period. Getting your first period can be exciting - but there are a lot of questions you might be too embarrassed to ask. Like how much will I bleed? Does it hurt? How can I prepare? And what's the point of a period...

Empower your kids to stay safe online with this fun, comprehensive guide for kids aged 11+. Packed with entertaining illustrations alongside practical information, the Social Media Survival Guide answers questions about all aspects of social media - the...

Get ready to journal and learn to tell your own story with Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of Smile, Sisters, Drama, Ghosts and Guts - and now the Baby-sitter's Club graphic novels! ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426307744Author Rachel BuchholzFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Featuring full-colour illustrations, Just Feel is an engaging and easy-to-read guide that introduces kids to the building blocks of resilience and grit. The U.S. and other nations are quickly becoming aware of the importance of children's ability to be...

'You'd be surprised how many ways I change on different coloured days.'Maybe on some days you feel sort of brown, like a bear; you feel slow and low, low down. But then comes a yellow day and wheeeeeeeee! you feel like a busy, buzzy bee. Dr. Seuss takes...

The companion to Raina Telgemeier's bestselling graphic memoir, SMILE. Raina can't wait to be a big sister, but once Amara is born she realizes things won't be quite what she had expected...or hoped. Despite...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Doug Wright Award for Best Book 2023.Book InformationISBN 9781644210802Author Cory SilverbergFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint Seven Stories Press,U.S...

A delightful way for young children to discover where babies come from - from baby humans to kittens, caterpillars and kangaroos. Young children can lift the flaps to find out how babies are made, when they are born, what new babies need and how they...

Getting your period for the first time can be mortifying, weird and messy - and asking questions about it can be even worse. But it doesn't have to be like that! Packed with honest advice on managing Aunt Flo like a boss, WELCOME TO YOUR PERIOD...

A classic guide to puberty returns in this revised edition, which includes four brand new chapters on relevant, important topics of today: getting braces, changing friendships, new romantic feelings, and sexual harassment. Original chapters have also...

A frank, up-to-the-minute guide to boys' growing up issues. The Boy Files offers friendly advice, practical tips and support to help boys navigate the physical and mental rollercoaster of puberty and guide them gently through the potential pitfalls. From...

A simple and reassuring introduction to body changes for boys aged 7 and up.This easy-to-understand, straightforward book gives clear advice for young readers who want to understand more about the changes in their body that happen during puberty. The...

A friendly, no-nonsense guide to becoming more independent: from study skills to citizenship, learning to deal with money, starting to think about careers, and being the best YOU you can beBook InformationISBN 9781801082525Author Autumn PublishingFormat...

Say NO to demanding friends. NO to parties you don't want to go to. NO to being tied to your phone. NO to unwanted hugs. This is an empowering, essential and playful guide to setting boundaries.Growing up is a minefield. You have to navigate new...

A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple award-winning author of Smile, Sisters, Drama, and Ghosts! Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's...

The Growing Up Book for Boys explains the facts behind the growth spurts, body changes and mood swings of adolescence for boys aged 9-14 on the autism spectrum.The pre-teen and teenage years are a confusing time when bodies start acting with a will of...

Three laugh-out-loud graphic novels from the New York Times Bestselling author Raina Telgemeier Smile Raina just wanted to be a normal girl, but one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls severely injuring her...

Following in the footsteps of wellness author Mallika Chopra's successful Just Breathe and Just Feel, her third book, Just Be You, is an engaging, easy-to-read guide for young kids to learn tools that will help them live a good life. The United States...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950587131Author Morris KatzFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Downtown BookworksPublisher Downtown Bookworks

Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everyone keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard she tries, Shannon can never seem to just be happy. As...

Boy is Roald Dahl's extraordinary glimpse into his childhood and early life.'An autobiography is a book a person writes about his own life and it is usually full of all sorts of boring details. This is not an autobiography. I would never write a...

Girl Talk is the must-have advice book for girls navigating all things puberty and growing up!This easy to read, diverse guide is illustrated for better understanding and includes bodies of all shapes, abilities, and sizes. With Girl Talk, get the...

In these 101 stories about the hardest parts of being a teenager, teens share their toughest stories and challenges with you.Being a teenager is difficult even under the best conditions. When bad things happen, the challenges can be overwhelming. But...

The #1 bestselling Girl's Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. The newly updated fifth edition provides advice for parents and addresses questions a pre-teen girl may have while maturing through...

Guy Talk is the must-have advice book for boys navigating all things puberty and growing up great!This easy to read, diverse guide is illustrated for better understanding and includes bodies of all shapes, abilities, and sizes. With Guy Talk, get the...

An LGBTQ+ journal for everyone - by writer, illustrator and utterly fabulous merman, Dom&Ink. Celebrate Pride and celebrate YOU with this rainbow coloured journal, packed with drag queens, activities, advice and the world's sassiest LGBTQ+ dinosaur:...

Here and Queer is a helpful, friendly guide full of support and advice about living your best queer life, written for girls. This vibrant, inclusive guide, designed for all kinds of girls, is designed to help you be the strongest, proudest, happiest...

A totally modern, easy-to-read, upbeat guide to girls' growing up issues, now updated to include online and smartphone safety. The Girl Files offers age-appropriate advice, practical tips and support to help girls navigate the physical and mental...

You're ready for this book if you're curious about how consent works, you don't know how to actually TALK about consent, or you just find it confusing! Packed with reassuring advice on how to say no, when to say yes, and everything in between, WELCOME...