Girls' Guide to Growing Up & Boys' Guide to Growing Up 2 Books Set | Puberty Books for Kids by Anita Naik & Phil Wilkinson | Ages 9-13 Paperback

About This 2-Book Growing Up Set

Help the young people in your life navigate one of life's biggest transitions with confidence and positivity. This 2-book set pairs two of the most trusted and reassuring puberty guides available for tweens:

• The Girls' Guide to Growing Up by puberty and parenting expert Anita Naik
• The Boys' Guide to Growing Up by puberty and parenting expert Phil Wilkinson

Together, these books provide a friendly, age-appropriate, and medically informed introduction to puberty for children aged 9–13, covering everything from physical changes to emotional wellbeing — and reassuring young readers that everything they're experiencing is completely normal.

What Each Book Covers

The Girls' Guide to Growing Up covers periods, breast development, body hair, personal hygiene, mood changes, and self-esteem. It also includes lifestyle advice on healthy eating and exercise, and explains how puberty affects boys — helping girls understand the changes happening around them too.

The Boys' Guide to Growing Up covers body hair, voice changes, mood swings, self-esteem, and personal hygiene. It includes lifestyle advice on healthy eating and exercise, and explains how puberty affects girls — building empathy and understanding alongside self-awareness.

Why Parents & Educators Love This Set

• 💚 Friendly & Reassuring Tone — Written by experts to reduce anxiety and boost confidence in young readers
• 📚 Comprehensive Coverage — Addresses physical, emotional, and lifestyle aspects of puberty in one accessible guide per gender
• 🧒 Age-Appropriate — Ideal for children aged 9–13 approaching or going through puberty
• 🎁 Perfect Gift Set — A thoughtful and practical gift for parents to share with their children, or for schools and libraries
• 👨‍👧 Both Books Together — Ideal for families with children of different genders, or for schools wanting to provide both perspectives
• ✅ Expert Authors — Written by recognised puberty and parenting specialists with years of experience

Product Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What age group are these books suitable for?
A: Both books are designed for children aged 9–13 who are approaching or going through puberty. The friendly, non-alarming tone makes them suitable for children at the earlier end of this range, while the comprehensive content remains relevant for older tweens.

Q: Can a child read both books, or are they strictly gender-specific?
A: While each book is written with a specific audience in mind, both include a section explaining how puberty affects the other gender. Many parents and educators encourage children to read both to build empathy and understanding.

Q: Are these books suitable for use in schools?
A: Yes — both books are widely used in UK primary and secondary schools as part of PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) education. They complement classroom discussions on puberty, relationships, and wellbeing.

Q: Is this a good gift for a parent to give their child?
A: Absolutely. Many parents find it easier to give their child one of these books as a starting point for conversations about puberty, rather than having to explain everything themselves. The reassuring tone does much of the heavy lifting.

Q: Do the books cover emotional changes as well as physical ones?
A: Yes — both books address mood swings, self-esteem, confidence, and emotional wellbeing alongside the physical changes of puberty, giving young readers a holistic understanding of what to expect.

Q: Are these books up to date with current guidance on puberty and health?
A: Yes — both books are written by recognised experts in puberty and parenting and reflect current, evidence-based guidance on child health and development.

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