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Asking about sex and growing up
A Question-And-Answer Book for Boys and Girls
96 pages
A reassuring, straightforward guide that answers the awkward questions of growing up with clarity and warmth.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like having a calm, non-judgmental conversation with a trusted adult who actually listens. The question-and-answer format creates a steady, accessible pace, allowing readers to dip in and out as their curiosity dictates. Its tone is remarkably straightforward and reassuring, stripping away the embarrassment often associated with puberty and replacing it with clear, factual understanding. The prose is simple but never patronizing, designed specifically to meet preteens exactly where they are. It cultivates a safe, open mood that encourages bodily autonomy and healthy boundaries. This is the perfect resource for curious kids navigating the confusing transition of growing up, offering a comforting anchor of truth amidst the noise of playground rumors and media myths.
- Mood
- safe
- comforting
- open
- educational
- Tone
- reassuring
- straightforward
- non-judgmental
- informative
- earnest
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- navigating puberty · bodily autonomy · demystifying sexuality · curiosity and growing up
- The writing
- Clear, accessible, and age-appropriate, delivering factual information without ever sounding patronizing.
- The arc
- Moves from anxious curiosity to a grounded sense of reassurance and bodily understanding.
- Who it's for
- Preteens seeking honest answers about their changing bodies, and parents looking for a reliable, gentle conversation starter.
Content notes
- anatomical descriptions
- discussions of puberty and reproduction
About the book
What do you want to know about sex?Information about sex is everywhere. But what you learn from TV, movies, the internet, and friends is not always a healthy or accurate view of sexuality.Now revised and updated with current facts, Joanna Cole's Asking About Sex & Growing Up is the perfect book to provide answers to questions about sex. Writing especially for preteens, the author uses a question-and-answer format to offer straightforward information on a wide variety of subjects related to sex and puberty.
Description from Open Library.
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