By Dr. Ranj Singh (author) , David O'Connell (illustrator)
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Shortlisted for Children’s Non-fiction Book of the Year category, British Book Awards 2022
The nation's favourite doctor, Dr Ranj, is here to explain everything you ever wanted to know about puberty - plus lots more. Filled with easy-to-understand explanations, down-to-earth advice and cheeky illustrations, this growing-up guide by trusted paediatrician Dr Ranj is perfect for readers aged 10+ who want to discover the confidence to be the very best version of themselves.
What does it mean to be a boy? And I'm not just talking about what you have between your legs, but what life is really like for boys. Growing up is a real minefield! So I've put everything I've learned both from my career as an NHS doctor and my own life experiences into this twenty-first century guide to being a boy.
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It covers the obvious things like the physical changes you'll go through during puberty and adolescence (hello, pubic hair and voice breaking!), but also helps you to figure out how to manage your emotions, deal with friends and family and learn about healthy relationships.
- Puberty and physical development, including genital, skin, hair and voice changes
- Looking after your body, from shaving, good hygiene and healthy eating to body confidence and exercise
- Mental health awareness, including the importance of sleep, managing mood swings and anxiety
- Managing relationships, from parents and siblings to friends and crushes, and how to cope with bullying
- A sensitive, age-appropriate introduction to sex, consent and privacy
- Navigating the online world, including social media and cybersafety
Dr. Ranj Singh is an NHS paediatrician and one of the resident doctors on ITV's This Morning. He co-created the BAFTA-award-winning CBeebies series Get Well Soon, and co-presents ITV's prime-time Save Money Lose Weight and Dr Ranj: On Call. Dr. Ranj's first non-fiction book for children, How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing, shot straight into the Sunday Times bestseller chart and received glowing reviews. He was a hugely popular contestant on 2018's Strictly Come Dancing. Off-air, his work can be found in numerous magazines and on websites where he gives expert opinion and advice on a range of physical and mental health matters. David O'Connell is a writer and illustrator living in London, UK. He works mostly in children's books.
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What does it mean to be a boy? And I'm not just talking about what you have between your legs, but what life is really like for boys.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing! The No-Worries Guide for Boys and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing! The No-Worries Guide for Boys features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing! The No-Worries Guide for Boys was written by Dr. Ranj Singh and published by Wren & Rook an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing! The No-Worries Guide for Boys has 159 pages
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