I saw a talk show featuring this book over 25 years ago. At that time, I had 3 boys at the age where things were starting to happen to their bodies. So, I bought the book, and we all read it. It helped us all to understand what was going on. Over the years, I borrowed it to others, and eventually forgot who I borrowed it to. Today, I have an 11-year old grandson, so I searched out this book on ebay and bought it for him and his family. The book shows, through easy to understand language and simple drawings, what is happening to a boy's body as he matures. It explains things that they should know, but that are difficult for parents to talk to them about, as well as things you would not think to discuss such as hair growth and whiskers. However, one of the most important things it does do is explain to them that everyone matures at a different rate, so whatever is happening to them is normal. For example, if they grow tall really fast, that doesn't make them a freak; they just grow at a faster rate than others, etc. The book covers changes to the body and sex in a way that the boy will understand without getting too graphic or explicit, no matter how young or old he may be. It also covers sexually transmitted diseases and how babies are made. I see this book as providing information about body changes and sex so that questions are answered in an appropriate way, rather than through tales from others and misinformation. I highly recommend this book for anyone with a young boy. However, I suggest that the parent/guardian read it first so that they know just what is in the book and can determine for themselves when the boy is ready to for this information. You may even choose to read parts of it together if the boy is not ready for all of the information yet.Read full review
THIS IS KINDA AN EMBARASSING BOOK, BUT IT IS REAL LIFE TRUE STUFF THAT YOUR BOY NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT HIS BODY. I AM A HOMESCHOOLING MOM AND MY BOYS LAUGHED A BIT AT SOME OF THE STUFF WE READ IN THIS BOOK, BUT IT HELPED TO BRING US CLOSER BY ALLOWING US TO FEEL WE CAN TALK ABOUT ANYTHING. IT ANSWERED A TON OF QUESTIONS AS WELL. WE ARE STILL READING THE BOOK, BUT I BELIEVE IT IS A MUST HAVE FOR ANY YOUNG BOY. PUBERTY IS A TOUGH THING TO GO THROUGH AND THIS BOOK REALLY HELPS EASE THE WIERD FEELINGS BY MAKING THE BOYS FEEL LIKE WHAT THEY ARE FEELING IS NORMAL.
Perfect for any adolescent boy who is confused and worried about his changin g body. Puts everything into a perspective that is easily understood by a young boy. This book was a lifesaver for a young man. I recommend it to everyone.
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