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Who Has What? All About Girls’ Bodies and Boys’ Bodies
Robie H. Harris
Join siblings Nellie and Gus on a day out at the beach as they ask
questions and figure out the similarities and differences between
boys and girls in a humorous and honest way. With charming,
informative words and pictures, this book will reassure children that
whether they have a girl’s body or a boy’s body, their bodies are
truly amazing and totally wonderful!
For children aged 8 to 12
Boys and Puberty: Almost Everything Boys Will Ever Need to
Know About Body Changes and Other Stuff!,
WA Department of Health
Easy to read and informative book for boys going through puberty.
Physical and emotional changes discussed in plain language.
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/docreg/Education/Population/Youth_
Health/HP010368_boys_and_puberty_booklet.pdf
Girls and Puberty: Almost Everything Girls Will Ever Need to
Know About Body Changes and Other Stuff!
WA Department of Health
Easy to read and informative book for girls going through puberty.
Discussion of body changes and the feelings that go with them.
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/docreg/Education/Population/Youth_
Health/HP010367_girls_and_puberty_booklet.pdf
Hair in Funny Places
Babette Cole
In this book Mr and Mrs Hormone, two hairy monsters, mix potions
that turn children into adults. We see some of the changes that
result from these potions. Hair in Funny Places can be a good
conversation starter, easing the way for more detailed discussions
about puberty.
Let’s Talk about Where Babies Come From
Robie H. Harris.
This book includes topics such as How Babies Really Begin, Growing
Up, What’s Love?, Sperm and Egg Meet, Pregnancy, Birth and
Adoption, and ‘good’ and ‘bad’ touches.
What’s the Big Secret? Talking about Sex with Boys and Girls
Laurene Krasny Brown & Marc Brown
This book covers topics such as Are boys and girls different on the
inside? How do you tell girls and boys apart? Do girls and boys have
the same feelings? Is sex a dirty word? What does being pregnant
mean? How do you get a belly button? Tell me about when I was a
baby?
Secret Boys’ Business
Fay Angelo, Heather Pritchard & Rose Stewart; illustrations Julie
Davey
For older primary school children. A book to help boys understand the
changes they go through when reaching puberty.
Secret Girls’ Business
Fay Angelo, Heather Pritchard & Rose Stewart; illustrations Julie
Davey
This attractive book about periods will particularly appeal to younger
girls. Suitable for all girls who are beginning this transition.
More Secret Girls’ Business
Fay Angelo, Heather Pritchard & Rose Stewart.
The whole story about important girls’ business, More Secret Girls’
Business is a companion book to Secret Girls’ Business. More Secret
Girls’ Business celebrates the changes to the female body and aims
to enhance girls’ confidence and self-esteem. It also provides hints for
teachers and carers, with special hints for dads.
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