Dewey Edition22
Reviews "Truly a gift to boys and parents. . . . Buy this book for your pre-teen and buy one for the school library where he attends. "-Eccentric Observer Newspapers, "Boys will find this fun guide, with its myth-debunking comic strips, easy to relate to and full of helpful hints. The hip layout of the book, coupled with its use of quotes from real guys, helps to ease the embarrassment of addressing troublesome issues such as body changes, new social demands on a young teen, and divorce. Infused with character-building messages and advice from Zimmerman, 100 Things is a helpful and accessible resource for young men."-- Youth Today, "Truly a gift to boys and parents. . . . Buy this book for your pre-teen and buy one for the school library where he attends. "--Eccentric Observer Newspapers, "Great for the guy who needs to know what other guys are thinking, trying to figure out, mad about, glad about, feeling what, getting along, and needs to know about family, friends, being themselves."-- Children's Literature, "As you prepare for a new school year, you may want to scan the new 100 Things Guys Need to Know --and leave the book handy for the boys in your life."--Parenting Press, "A positive, practical, and affirming look at what it means to be male these days." - Curriculum Review, "Boys will find this fun guide, with its myth-debunking comic strips, easy to relate to and full of helpful hints. The hip layout of the book, coupled with its use of quotes from real guys, helps to ease the embarrassment of addressing troublesome issues such as body changes, new social demands on a young teen, and divorce. Infused with character-building messages and advice from Zimmerman,100 Thingsis a helpful and accessible resource for young men."-Youth Today, "A positive, practical, and affirming look at what it means to be male these days." -Curriculum Review, "Boys will find this fun guide, with its myth-debunking comic strips, easy to relate to and full of helpful hints. The hip layout of the book, coupled with its use of quotes from real guys, helps to ease the embarrassment of addressing troublesome issues such as body changes, new social demands on a young teen, and divorce. Infused with character-building messages and advice from Zimmerman, 100 Things is a helpful and accessible resource for young men."- Youth Today, "As you prepare for a new school year, you may want to scan the new 100 Things Guys Need to Know --and leave the book handy for the boys in your life."--Parenting Press, "Truly a gift to boys and parents. . . . Buy this book for your pre-teen and buy one for the school library where he attends. "-Eccentric Observer Newspapers, "A snappy self-help guide with enough of a comic-book flair to appeal to guys."-- School Library Journal, "Everything about this book is for and about guys. Graphic-novel-style illustrations engage even reluctant readers. Quotes from real boys, results from a nationwide survey, stories, and facts keep them interested. Prompts invite boys to think about each topic and what it means to them from family life to fitting in, showing emotions, bullies, school, peer pressure, failure, anger, and more." --The Cracked Spine blog, "A snappy self-help guide with enough of a comic-book flair to appeal to guys."-- School Library Journal , "Great for the guy who needs to know what other guys are thinking, trying to figure out, mad about, glad about, feeling what, getting along, and needs to know about family, friends, being themselves."-Children's Literature, "Great for the guy who needs to know what other guys are thinking, trying to figure out, mad about, glad about, feeling what, getting along, and needs to know about family, friends, being themselves."- Children's Literature, "A snappy self-help guide with enough of a comic-book flair to appeal to guys."- School Library Journal , "Zimmerman dispels myths about macho responses and offers sound advice about school, relationships, health and plans for the future."--Patriot-News, "A snappy self-help guide with enough of a comic-book flair to appeal to guys."-School Library Journal , "A positive, practical, and affirming look at what it means to be male these days."-- Curriculum Review, "Everything about this book is for and about guys. Graphic-novel-style illustrations engage even reluctant readers. Quotes from real boys, results from a nationwide survey, stories, and facts keep them interested. Prompts invite boys to think about each topic and what it means to them from family life to fitting in, showing emotions, bullies, school, peer pressure, failure, anger, and more." -The Cracked Spine blog, "Zimmerman dispels myths about macho responses and offers sound advice about school, relationships, health and plans for the future."-Patriot-News, "As you prepare for a new school year, you may want to scan the new 100 Things Guys Need to Know -and leave the book handy for the boys in your life."-Parenting Press, "Truly a gift to boys and parents. . . . Buy this book for your pre-teen and buy one for the school library where he attends. "--Eccentric Observer Newspapers, "A positive, practical, and affirming look at what it means to be male these days." -- Curriculum Review, "As you prepare for a new school year, you may want to scan the new100 Things Guys Need to Know-and leave the book handy for the boys in your life."-Parenting Press
Dewey Decimal170/.835/1
SynopsisBoys need and want advice on all kinds of issues, for all kinds of problems, questions, and concerns. Often, they don't know who or how to ask, and it seems to them that most self-help books are written for girls. Everything about this book is for and about guys. Graphic-novel-style illustrations engage even reluctant readers. Quotes from real boys, results from a nationwide survey, inspiring stories, facts, and anecdotes keep them interested. Journaling prompts invite boys to think about each topic and what it means to them--from family life to fitting in, showing emotions, bullies, school, peer pressure, failure, handling anger, and more. Positive, practical, and affirming, 100 Things is just what boys need in a world of mixed messages on what it means to be male., Boys need and want advice on all kinds of issues, for all kinds of problems, questions, and concerns. Often, they don t know who or how to ask, and it seems to them that most self-help books are written for girls. Everything about this book is for and about guys. Graphic-novel-style illustrations engage even reluctant readers. Quotes from real boys, results from a nationwide survey, inspiring stories, facts, and anecdotes keep them interested. Journaling prompts invite boys to think about each topic and what it means to them from family life to fitting in, showing emotions, bullies, school, peer pressure, failure, handling anger, and more. Positive, practical, and affirming, "100 Things" is just what boys need in a world of mixed messages on what it means to be male. ", Inspiring stories, journaling prompts, and practical advice for boys ages 9-13. As they grow older, society often sends them mixed messages on what it is to be male. The goal is to help boys develop into healthy, well-adjusted young men who are comfortable expressing their feelings and talking through problems with friends and family, both keys to positive mental health., Boys need and want advice on all kinds of issues, for all kinds of problems, questions, and concerns. Often, they don't know who or how to ask, and it seems to them that most self-help books are written for girls.Everything about this book is for and about guys. Graphic-novel-style illustrations engage even reluctant readers. Quotes from real boys, results from a nationwide survey, inspiring stories, facts, and anecdotes keep them interested.Journaling prompts invite boys to thinkabout each topic and what it means to them--from family life to fitting in, showing emotions, bullies, school, peer pressure, failure, handling anger, and more.Positive, practical, and affirming, 100 Things is just what boys need in a world of mixed messages on what it means to be male.