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Puberty Is Gross but Also Really Awesome

by Loveless, Gina

Book - 2021

Puberty ... is pretty gross for pretty much everyone. It's a smelly, hairy, sticky, and (worst of all) totally confusing time! But did you know there's a lot about puberty that makes it REALLY AWESOME? Puberty ... is pretty gross for pretty much everyone. It's a smelly, hairy, sticky, and (worst of all) totally confusing time! But did you know there's a lot about puberty that makes it REALLY AWESOME? Show less

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The Every Body Book

The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids About Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families

by Simon, Rachel E.

Book - 2020

This illustrated book teaches children sex, gender and relationships education in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities...Show more This illustrated book teaches children sex, gender and relationships education in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Covering puberty, hormones, pregnancy, consent, sex, babies, relationships and families, it uses gender-neutral language throughout and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, faith, bodies, gender and sexuality. Show less

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Wait, What?

A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing up

by Corinna, Heather

Book - 2019

A fun and easy-to-read guide from expert sex educators that gives readers a good basis and an age-appropriate start with sex, bodies and relationships education. A fun and easy-to-read guide from expert sex educators that gives readers a good basis and an age-appropriate start with sex, bodies and relationships education. Show less

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Does This Happen to Everyone?

A Budding Adult's Guide to Puberty

by Holleben, Jan von

Book - 2014

Photo artist Jan von Holleben and writer Antje Helms provide answers to the most important questions about puberty in words and images that are relaxed and uninhibited, yet suitable for children. Photo artist Jan von Holleben and writer Antje Helms provide answers to the most important questions about puberty in words and images that are relaxed and uninhibited, yet suitable for children. Show less

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Will Puberty Last My Whole Life?

Real Answers to Real Questions From Preteens About Body Changes, Sex, and Other Growing-up Stuff

by Metzger, Julie Giesy

Book - 2012

Presents a flip book for girls and boys containing answers to questions pre-adolescents have about puberty, friends, sex, pimples, and body hair. Presents a flip book for girls and boys containing answers to questions pre-adolescents have about puberty, friends, sex, pimples, and body hair. Show less

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Celebrate your Body

(and Its Changes, Too!)

by Taylor, Sonya Renee

Book - 2018

Puberty comes with a lot of changes. Celebrate Your Body (And It's Changes, Too!) will help girls understand (and love) their bodies now and as they continue to grow. Puberty comes with a lot of changes. Celebrate Your Body (And It's Changes, Too!) will help girls understand (and love) their bodies now and as they continue to grow. Show less

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Celebrate your Feelings

The Positive Mindset Puberty Book for Girls

by Rivers, Lauren

Book - 2020

Growing up means changes, and, during puberty, those changes can feel overwhelming. Celebrate Your Feelings is a puberty book for girls ages 8 to 12 that ...Show more Growing up means changes, and, during puberty, those changes can feel overwhelming. Celebrate Your Feelings is a puberty book for girls ages 8 to 12 that can help them understand themselves better and deal with their ever-changing emotions, thoughts, moods, relationships, and more. Show less

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Celebrate your Body

2 : the Ultimate Puberty Book for Preteen and Teen Girls

by Klein, Lisa

Book - 2019

Puberty is one of the first signs that you re growing up and that s something to be celebrated. If you re looking for body-positive puberty books for girl...Show more Puberty is one of the first signs that you re growing up and that s something to be celebrated. If you re looking for body-positive puberty books for girls but aren t sure where to start Celebrate Your Body 2 provides the support needed to navigate this whole puberty thing with confidence. Show less

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Puberty -- and Shouldn't Be Googling

For Curious Boys

by Katz, Morris

Book - 2020

Facts about developmental changes to tween and teen boys' bodies and brains are spelled out in fun, familiar, boy-speak and illustrated in edgy graphic no...Show more Facts about developmental changes to tween and teen boys' bodies and brains are spelled out in fun, familiar, boy-speak and illustrated in edgy graphic novel format. So boys 10 and up can learn about health, hygiene, sexuality, and more in a way that's not embarrassing or tedious, but real, engaging, and enlightening. Show less

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Sex Is A Funny Word

A Book About Bodies, Feelings, and YOU

by Silverberg, Cory

Book - 2015

Sex Is a Funny Word opens up conversations between young people and their caregivers in a way that allows adults to convey their values and beliefs while providing information about boundaries, safety, and joy. Sex Is a Funny Word opens up conversations between young people and their caregivers in a way that allows adults to convey their values and beliefs while providing information about boundaries, safety, and joy. Show less

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Growing up Great!

The Ultimate Puberty Book for Boys

by Todnem, Scott

Book - 2019

One day, your son is just a regular kid doing regular kid stuff and then BOOM puberty hits! If they re wondering what s up with all the body changes (like...Show more One day, your son is just a regular kid doing regular kid stuff and then BOOM puberty hits! If they re wondering what s up with all the body changes (like, what the heck happened to his voice? ), don t worry of all the puberty books for boys, this one has all they need to know to stay cool and grow up great. Show less

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It's Perfectly Normal

Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, and Sexual Health

by Harris, Robie H.

Book - 2021

Providing accurate and up-to-date answers to nearly every imaginable question, from conception and puberty to birth control and STDs, It s Perfectly Norma...Show more Providing accurate and up-to-date answers to nearly every imaginable question, from conception and puberty to birth control and STDs, It s Perfectly Normal offers young people the information they need now more than ever to make responsible decisions and stay healthy. Show less

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The Boy's Body Book

by Dunham, Kelli S.

Book - 2019

Covers everything from body changes to planning for college, giving pre-teen boys the answers they need to prepare for puberty and beyond. Covers everything from body changes to planning for college, giving pre-teen boys the answers they need to prepare for puberty and beyond. Show less

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The Girl's Body Book

by Dunham, Kelli S.

Book - 2019

Helps prepare girls and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between, including topical issues like school safety and #MeToo. Helps prepare girls and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between, including topical issues like school safety and #MeToo. Show less

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