The Puberty Book: A Guide for Children & Teenagers

by Wendy Darvill

In straightforward yet humorous language, Wendy Darvill and Kelsey Powell discuss the changes that happen at puberty. This book is a guide for children and teenagers, full of up-to-date information about themselves, their bodies and growing up. In simple, straightforward language, it discusses the changes that happen at puberty, sex and sexuality, health and looking after yourself, relationships, pregnancy and birth. The authors recognise the primary role of parents and carers in the sexual education of their children, but this book is written for children rather than parents. It is illustrated throughout with witty and informative cartoons, and all of the questions that are used are based on the kinds of questions that children and teenagers everywhere ask all the time.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny animations and from what I remember when I read it in middle school was the cartoons, comic-ical parts of it. Overall, very funny and at the time informational.

[Judy Wollin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This non-fiction 195-page book is aimed at young people, their parents and carers. It includes up-dates addressing new technologies and contemporary issues.
The book starts with the bodily changes associated with puberty. Darvill and Powell recommend that children know about these changes before they happen. This book provides this information.
Break out boxes and tables present the key points and help with knowing what the key for information is. The book includes questions from children and young people who are experiencing puberty or about to. The questions and answers make key points young people are interested in accessible.
The book addresses mental health, sexuality and sex, and sexual abuse and rape. Topics that often elicit strong divergent views such as abortion are addressed with the statement that people hold strong views about them.
The book is an excellent source of factual information about puberty.
Recommended as a shared reading between young people about to begin puberty and their parents and carers. Recommended for older MG and young Tweens.

[Kay Mable · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book just not quite sure how to read books on this exact site but that's besides the point anyways great book overall

[Johanna]

Growing up with limited internet & as a first child, I learnt so much from this book

[Shandy Yeo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Zaman sekarang, media internet memang sangat praktis—terutama bagi remaja—untuk mencari berbagai informasi, seperti tentang pubertas. Menurut saya, buku tetap pilihan terbaik untuk mengakses informasi seperti ini karena dapat menjauhi remaja dari hal-hal menyimpang dan menyesatkan yang bertaburan di internet. Buku ini hadir sebagai media pembelajaran bagi remaja yang sedang pubertas tapi malu bertanya tentang perubahan-perubahan yang sedang terjadi pada dirinya. Bahkan orang tua yang tidak tahu cara menjelaskan pubertas pada anak remajanya atau mungkin merasa malu atau tabu pun sangat direkomendasikan membeli buku ini. Sudah saatnya para remaja dibekali pengetahuan seputar pubertas yang sedang dialaminya tanpa halangan.

[Inday · Rating 4 out of 5]

bukunya bagus! bagus buat menjawab pertanyaan-pertanyaan seputar masa puber buat para abege yang bingung mau nanya siapa. gw juga dulu begitu, beli dan bacanya waktu SMA... :)
bagus looh... bacanya fun!

[Mita Supardi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book when i was in junior high school. I bought it and no regret. This book is the coolest non-fiction book i've ever had, i meant, at that ages.
Teenagers should read this book before they get wild in the society. Seriously.

[Pera · Rating 4 out of 5]

penjelasannya ok....
gambar alat2 reproduksi di gambar dengan sketsa yang menarik dan jelas.
aku beli buku ini untuk membuat modul pelatihan kespro...
dan ternyata memang tak mengecewakan
:)

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good for young teens. Simply put and easy to read