Titles in This Set Growing Up for Girls Growing Up for Boys Product Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN (Growing Up for Girls): 9781409534976 ISBN (Growing Up for Boys): 9781409534723 Publisher: Usborne Series: Growing Up Age Range: 9-14 years Overview This two-book Usborne collection brings together Growing Up for Girls and Growing Up for Boys , two frank, friendly and reassuring guides to puberty and the teenage years. Written by trusted Usborne authors and packed with clear explanations, they help pre-teens and early teens understand the physical, emotional and social changes ahead. Covering everything from moods and body changes to friendships, self-confidence and staying safe online, this pair is ideal for confident independent reading or shared conversations at home and in the classroom. A supportive, non-judgemental starting point for growing up happy and informed. About the Books Growing Up for Girls by Felicity Brooks prepares girls for what to expect from puberty and offers advice on coping with the emotional, psychological and physical changes ahead, so they can stay happy and confident through their early teens. It covers all the topics girls want to explore, including moods and feelings, periods and how to survive them, what happens to boys, diet, eating disorders, exercise, body image, sex and relationships, contraception, sexual health, self-confidence, drink and drugs, exam stress, cyberbullying, and staying safe both out and about and online. Growing Up for Boys by Alex Frith takes the same warm, straight-talking approach for boys, preparing them for the physical, psychological and emotional changes of adolescence. It tackles moods and feelings, what happens to girls, diet, exercise, body image, sex and relationships, contraception, sexual health, self-confidence, drink and drugs, exam stress, cyberbullying and personal safety. Both titles use age-appropriate language, discreet illustrations and real-life scenarios to make potentially tricky subjects feel manageable and normal. Each guides young teenagers through this exciting yet sometimes daunting stage as they begin taking responsibility for many aspects of their own lives for the first time. Presenting puberty as a healthy, natural journey rather than a problem, the books encourage open questions and honest conversations with trusted adults, making them a reliable resource for families and schools alike. Key Benefits Two dedicated puberty guides in one value collection - one for girls, one for boys Frank, friendly and reassuring, presenting puberty as a normal, healthy journey Covers bodies, moods, relationships, self-confidence, safety and staying safe online Age-appropriate language with discreet illustrations and real-life scenarios Perfect for independent reading or shared conversations at home and school Published by Usborne, a trusted name in children's non-fiction About the Authors Felicity Brooks is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing who has written and edited hundreds of children's books on subjects from emotions to dinosaurs, earning several information-book awards along the way. Alex Frith has written more than fifty children's books for Usborne, tackling topics as varied as dinosaurs, computing, politics and outer space with curiosity and a thirst for facts. Growing Up for Girls is illustrated by Katie Lovell and Growing Up for Boys by Kate Sutton, whose clear, sensitive artwork helps make both guides approachable and easy to follow for young readers. Why You'll Love This Collection If you want a gentle, honest and genuinely useful introduction to puberty for the young person in your life, this Usborne pair delivers. Reassuring, practical and refreshingly non-preachy, the guides help girls and boys feel prepared, understood and confident about the changes ahead. A thoughtful gift and trusted family resource. Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown.