The Boys Body Book: Fourth Edition: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up YOU! (Boys & Girls Body Books)

This is perfect for my 10 yr old son. Enough info to cover the basics and start the discussions, but not too much detail that its too much for the age. Went through the first 2 chapters with him as these were the most relevant for now. He'll now use it as a reference book going forward into his teenage years. We've encouraged him to read through sections he feels are relevant to him and come and ask any questions if he needs further info, or discuss it with us if he'd prefer. Very useful book.

I got this book for our almost 9 year old son who enjoys asking lots of questions. Ben is very frank and approaches such things very methodically with a level head and could quite easily be a couple of years older in his mind. It covers the basics without lots of detail. Both our sons (our youngest is 5) already know about the birds and the bee's, periods, how babies are born, as I believe being open is the best way to be about something very natural, but, my husband and I felt that he should have a reference book for if there was a question he wanted to ask but was unsure of how best to phrase it. This book does a very good job of explaining the ins and outs of parent/child relationships and explains also about how relationships work between adults. It even covers sections on keeping your body healthy, cleaning teeth and acne!

Brought this book for my soon to be 11 year old. I wanted something that covered the basics which this does. Theres no sex bits (not that i came across anyways) which im happy about!! It has lots of other topics like being healthy and sports aswell as emotions amd friendship. I wanted a book so my son can look at areas he was curious about without me having to approch him and cringe him out about topics he is not ready to talk about with me. This book is good for ages 9-13 (my opinon) i know ill prob have to get him a more grown up one as he gets older that talks about other subjects but iv not yet found a book that covers these topics in the way id like. But this is a good starter book.

I brought this for my 9 year old son, read it myself first before giving it him and thought it was just what i have been looking for! A good introduction to the facts of growing up without too much detail about sex etc which he is not ready for at this age. Perfect for sensible 9 year olds up to early teens. Light hearted and fun to read.

My son has started puberty a bit early (he's 9) and I wasn't quite prepared for it!! I was recommended this book and can honestly say that it is spot on, in a language boys can understand and relate to. My son has read a couple of chapters, only what's relevant to him so far. This has then generated questions from him rather than me baffling him with science...

I got this book for my very grown up 10 year old. I thought it would help him to be able to have a book on growing up hat he could refer to as and when he wanted to. I felt he could use it for questions he didn't want to ask me, or before he came to me for advice. It provided a lot of very good advice, in a clear concise manner. He wasn't too embarrassed and it was a good starting point for him.

my 13 year old boy has flicked through and I think will return to it when required. It doesn't talk down and doesn't try to be too 'down with the kids' either. Useful.

I got this book to help my son, who is currently 11, try and understand himself and the changes his body is and will be going through. It is definitely a good start. It has been written in a way that meant I could have a less embarrassing (and not just for him) way of covering some of the topics so he could ask questions plus helping him realise he wasn't odd and also getting him to understand why it is indeed important for him to be less stinky. It is written with humour, but gets the point across in a memorable way. The illustrations are a reflection of this aswell and help to alleviate what could be some slightly awkward moments. There is also a brief section on girls and why/what changes they go through (he found this most icky and hysterical). But at the book is for boys that is its focus. Am so pleased I chose this one.

This was a great tool for my 12 year old. He can talk to me about anything but maybe he don't want to talk about all things with me, or maybe there is something he didn't even think about talking about. This book was able to leave with him to flick through and find out whats going on with his body in his own time and comfort.

This book is easy to read, clear and full of good information. My boy started to not like showers for a little while. We also have joint custody with his other parent and sometimes didn't wash when he's over there... Woosaaaah... I can't control what goes on over there... But I can most certainly educate my little boy! ... The 1st chapter, "What's that smell?", cleared that right up. My boy has an educated understanding of what's going on with his body, loves that he's becoming a "real" big boy AND doesn't want to be "the stinky kid" ... We use the example, like the kid with the cheese touch, from "diary of a wimpy kid." ALL this.. ALL ON HIS OWN! There are also other chapters with subjects like family, divorce, siblings, parents, friends, sports/activities, etc... Even stuff on crying! It's a boys book only, so it's great bonding for him and his dad. Sometimes I get "special clearance" to read this boys only book with my boy. Lol.

I am so glad I got this book for my preteen son, I wish I had the girl one growing up! It explains all the changes he may face in a lighthearted way that keeps him interested and I see him picking it up without me involved. We have then talked about things that he faces and read through some pages together. I feel this book has made us connect more as a mom and son. Great book at a good price!

I chanced o this title here on Amazon! A great goto book for your preteen or adolescent. Ideal if your child has started experiencing emotional and or bodily changes. Especially helpful if your child is hesitant to talk to you. Also a great pick if you rather read it yourself and explain the changes to your preteen is undergoing.

I bought this book for my 8 yr. old after much research. I wanted something that would touch on all the necessary points without going too in-depth into sex. A book that would capture his interest and provide both a short answer and an in-depth explanation when needed. This book filled my needs and more. It is written in a relaxed tone but still provides explanations using correct terminology. The explanantions on hygiene and friendship are great starting points for these discussions. Most importantly, it stopped at the right point between boys health and sex ed. It was important to me that my son understood what was changing in his body without the added sex info. Now 11 yrs old, my son still refers to this book for answers about changes in his body and we use it as a catalyst for discussion about sex and all the emotional/physical implications. I highly recommend this book for boys ages 7-10.