Guys & Girls Puberty Book Bundle
$50 AUD
Here it is… the guys and girls puberty book bundle! Both these books are jammed packed with need-to-know info, messages of respect and positive vibes to help our tweens face puberty with confidence.
ABOUT THese BOOKs
Teaching sexual health in schools has been a part of my job for 25 years. During this time I have
created a unique program that has helped thousands of teens embark on puberty more
confidently. I’m proud to say this program (along with questions submitted by 560 tweens in my
recent online survey) now forms the basis of my latest resources for families and schools.
With the help of comics, real-life stories and inspiring quotes, tweens will learn about body parts
and how they will change, get tips on how to care for their body and emotions (including their
brain) and develop a mindset for enjoying life now and into the future. They are fun, engaging
and purpose built for young minds aged 8 – 12.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Girl’s Guide to Puberty
SECTION 1: Talking to Adults
Who is a trusted adult – Choosing trusted adults – Feelings about puberty – Well-meaning people
SECTION 2: Puberty Basics
What is puberty? – When will it start? –
What should I expect? – Stages of Puberty
SECTION 3: Hello Private Parts!
The inside bits – The outside bits – More about your Vagina, Ovaries and Uterus.
SECTION 4: Body Changes
What changes will happen – Growth spurts – Breasts and nipples – Pubic hair – Even more hair – Curves – New feelings – Menstrual cycle (and periods)
SECTION 5: More About Periods
Your first period – About pads and tampons – Period tracking – The emergency period pack – Handling leaks – Buying period essentials – Talking to dads about periods – Period pain and PMS – And more….
SECTION 6: About Boys’ Bodies
Basic changes boys go through – How to be a good friend to boys
SECTION 7: Looking After You
How to care for your changing body – Facts about pimples – About sleep, exercise and play – Protecting your body – Tricky questions
SECTION 8: Inside Your Brain
Brain changes – What this means for you – How parents can help – New friends and ideas – Liking someone – Bad hair days
SECTION 9: The Future
More conversations – Becoming an adult you – Puberty to-do list
Your Puberty Vocabulary Guide
A Guy’s Guide to Puberty
SECTION 1: Talking to Adults
Who is a trusted adult – Choosing trusted adults – Feelings about puberty – Well-meaning people
SECTION 2: Puberty Basics
What is puberty? – When will it start? –
What should I expect? – Stages of Puberty
SECTION 3: Hello Private Parts!
The inside bits – The outside bits – More about your Penis, Scrotum and Testicles.
SECTION 4: Body Changes
What changes will happen – Growth spurts – Pubic hair – Even more hair – Erections – Ejaculating – Body shape – New Feelings – Voice deepens
SECTION 6: About Girls’ Bodies
Basic changes girls go through including periods – How to be a good friend to girls
SECTION 7: Looking After You
How to care for your changing body – Facts about pimples – About sleep, exercise and play – Protecting your body – Tricky questions
SECTION 8: Inside Your Brain
Brain changes – What this means for you – How parents can help – New friends and ideas – Liking someone – Bad hair days
SECTION 9: The Future
More conversations – Becoming an adult you – Puberty to-do list
Your Puberty Vocabulary Guide
SAMPLEs From BOTH BOOKS
To help you get a feel for the tone of the book I have chosen the first few lines of some of my favourite pages.
A Guy’s Guide to Puberty
Page 7. Meet the Characters
I’d like to introduce you to the characters that
Steph, the AMAZING illustrator of this book,
and I created for you. Keep reading to meet
the one and only Adam (who is a super-
friendly, super talkative kid your age), his dog
called Rocket (who can beat Adam in a
running race), Mr Puberty Watch (an
imaginary but helpful invention) and a bunch
more. I hope they all bring a smile
to your face, help you learn, and (most
importantly) make talking to trusted adults a
lot easier.
A Girl’s Guide to Puberty
Page 7. Meet the Characters
I’d like to introduce you to the characters that
Steph, the AMAZING illustrator of this book,
and I created for you. Flip the page to meet
Olivia (who loves sneakers – she even wore a
pair to bed once!), her cupcakes obsessed
guinea pig called Sprinkles, the Puberty Fairy
(the magic-dust throwing kind) and a bunch
more. I hope they all bring a smile to your
face, help you learn, and (most importantly)
make talking to trusted adults a lot easier.
A Guide’s Guy to Puberty
p 100. About Shaving
The hair on your upper lip will be fluffy at first,
and it will keep getting darker (and fluffier)
until one day you (probably prompted by a
trusted adult) decide to shave it off. If you
stand about a metre away from the mirror
and see a dark shadow under your nose (like
the stain left on your upper lip after a glass of
milk), you will know that shaving isn’t far off.
Over time you will grow more facial hair, and it
will become thicker. Some men grow more
facial hair than others, so don’t be too
disappointed if you don’t have a lot, especially
to start with. Who knows, over time you might
even be able to grow a curly moustache or a
big, Santa Claus beard! What a lot of fun that
would be!
A Girl’s Guide to Puberty
Page 72. Buying Your First Bra
Once your nipples ‘bud’ you might start to
wear a crop top or singlet under your clothes,
so you feel protected. Some girls find it more
comfortable when they are running or playing
sports. It might also stop your nipples being
irritated by the rougher fabric of your T-shirts.
Once your breasts get a little bit bigger you
will need a bra. That’s a real grown-up
moment! Your own bra! Some underwear
stores help customers (including their
younger shoppers!) choose the right bra style
and size. This is called a ‘bra fitting’ and it
might be something you want to talk to a
trusted adult about.
A Guy’s Guide to Puberty
Page 108. Voice Deepens
During puberty your voice might squeak, or
get very, very low or even cut out. You might
also find that your voice gets croaky.People
call this your voice ‘breaking’. Just so you
know, it doesn’t literally break. No one picks
up your vocal cords and snaps them in half.
It’s all part of your voice deepening and
developing into your man’s voice.
Some boys’ voices change slowly while others
drop quite quickly. You might notice that
some of your friends’ voices have already
changed, or you might have noticed that your
voice is deeper than theirs. You might find
your voice breaking a bit embarrassing, or you
might find it really funny. Either way it will
pass quickly. Interestingly, some boys’ voices
deepen without them ‘breaking’ at all.
Before puberty your larynx is pretty small, and
your vocal cords are thin. That’s what makes
your voice high-pitched. When you go
through puberty your larynx gets larger.
Everything else in your throat is growing
bigger too, which creates more space for your
voice to echo. The vocal cords also get thicker
and longer, so they can’t vibrate as quickly
and produce the high notes like they did
before. The result — your voice sounds much
deeper!
A Girl’s Guide to Puberty
Page 108. Your First Period
Girls first discover they have their Periods in
lots of different ways. You might go to the
toilets (just to do a wee!) and see some
drops of blood on your undies. Or you might
just feel wet and sticky and wonder what is
going on. Occasionally girls discover
they have their Periods after blood leaks onto
their clothes.
Your first Period might happen at a
convenient time — like Saturday afternoon
when you are relaxing at home — or a crazy
IMPRACTICAL time — like on the way to
school camp (holy moly that’d be a lot to
handle!) The more you think ahead, the
BETTER.
Every girl feels differently about her first
Period. You might feel excited, or shocked, or
OK, or under-prepared, or too young, or even
cranky! Most girls feel a little bit nervous.
Periods are new, so nerves are understandable.
If this is you, I want you to say to yourself, ‘I am
not alone.’ There are LOTS of trusted adults in
the world to turn to when you need support.
Maybe a trusted adult gave you this book?
Parents, carers, teachers and friends can
make Period Life that little bit easier.
A MASSIVE THANK YOU
This book wouldn’t be the same without the six-hundred tweens who submitted their questions
about puberty anonymously in my recent online survey. If your tween participated, please thank
them and let them know that I considered each question very carefully. And then let them know
they will find the answers somewhere in this book!
PRAISE FOR THESE BOOKS
Amazing illustration and gorgeous, accessible fun language. This book is a fantastic way to
educate young people on the changes taking place in their incredible bodies. It is up to date,
factual, and most importantly engaging for even the most trepidatious pre-teens. It will help
young people to understand, embrace and take care of their beautiful bodies setting them up
with self-esteem and body confidence into adulthood. A must have on the shelf for parents of
young people finding their feet.
Dr Peta Wright (Gynaecologist and fertility specialist)
I can’t thank you enough Michelle. This is more than a book about biology. This is what every boy
needs to grow into a respectful man. My son and I have read and re-read it together, and it’s
started so many conversations we wouldn’t have otherwise had.
This book has been so timely for my girls, and it so RELATABLE. It brought a calm,
reassurance to a tricky topic. Big thumbs up from me!
Cathy G (Mum of a tween girl)
They are at the age when self-exploration and discovery is already happening, and I want to be at
the helm of it. I want my girls to be well-informed, and prepared. This book did all that and
more. It really helped important conversations flow.
Mari-shell S (Parent of two tween girls)
This book helped me get involved in my girl’s world. It’s challenging to know how to respond to
hormones and moods but this book gave me an understanding of what they needed from me as
their dad. Perfectly written. Lots of humour. Worked in our home.
Darryl S (Dad of two tween girls)
I can’t thank you enough Michelle. This is more than a book about biology. This is what every boy
needs to grow into a respectful man. My son and I have read and re-read it together, and it’s
started so many conversations we wouldn’t have otherwise had.
Lisa M (Mother of a tween boy)
There is so many books around for girls, and this is the first book I have seen that really gives
boys the information they need. He loved the comics, laughed the whole way through and had
lots of questions – especially about girls!
Helen H (Mother of a tween boy)
For Schools: BULK DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
A Girl’s Guide to Puberty and a Guy’s Guide to Puberty (and the accompanying video series)
is perfect for Years 5, 6 or 7 classrooms.
For pricing on bulk orders, please contact: shop@michellemitchell.org