Sex, Puberty and All That Stuff: A Guide to Growing Up by Jacqui Bailey - Young Adult - Paperback

Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780749658502
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Age Range: 12+ Years

Overview
Sex, Puberty and All That Stuff: A Guide to Growing Up is a newly updated, honest and reassuring handbook for teenagers navigating adolescence. Written by children's non-fiction specialist Jacqui Bailey, it tackles the physical, emotional and social sides of growing up in a friendly, non-judgemental voice. From body changes to relationships, sex, contraception and online safety, this paperback guide gives young readers the facts they need, checked by expert consultants, without ever feeling preachy or clinical.

About the Book
Growing up is full of questions, and this guide meets teenagers where they are. Across its 112 pages, the book walks through puberty and physical growth, hormones, periods, spots and the rollercoaster of feelings that come with adolescence. It moves on to relationships, fantasies, kissing and dating, before addressing sex, contraception, pregnancy, giving birth and abortion in clear, factual terms suitable for a teen audience. Crucially, this updated edition also covers cyber safety, sexting and navigating modern digital communication - topics that weren't part of the conversation a generation ago but are essential for today's teens. Every chapter is presented with friendly illustrations, real-world scenarios and straightforward explanations that avoid jargon. The book closes with a directory of useful organisations and further reading, so teens (and the adults supporting them) know exactly where to turn for extra help or more detailed information. Its inclusive approach means it doesn't assume a single type of family, relationship or experience, making it a genuinely useful resource across a wide range of homes, classrooms and youth settings. Whether read cover to cover or dipped into chapter by chapter as questions arise, it's designed to be a trusted first port of call rather than a one-off lecture.

• Expert-consultant checked for accuracy and sensitivity
• Covers puberty, relationships, sex, contraception, pregnancy and abortion in age-appropriate language
• Includes up-to-date guidance on cyber safety, sexting and dating
• Inclusive, non-judgemental tone suited to a wide range of readers and families
• Handy directory of further support organisations and reading
• Ideal for home, classroom or library use as a PSHE resource

About the Author
Jacqui Bailey has spent much of her career working with children's non-fiction, having worked as both an editor and publisher across everything from picture books to encyclopedias. She particularly enjoys uncovering surprising facts and turning them into engaging books for young readers, with a special interest in writing about science and how the real world often turns out stranger than fiction. Her clear, approachable style has made her a trusted voice in children's and teen non-fiction publishing for many years.

Why You'll Love This Guide
Straightforward, reassuring and genuinely useful, this guide gives teens (and the adults around them) the confidence to talk openly about growing up, without awkwardness or judgement.

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