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What's Happening to Me?
Ce se intampla cu mine?
Maturizarea e mult mai usoara daca stii la ce sa te astepti. Aceasta carte descrie exact ce se va intampla cu corpul tau, intr-un mod direct, usor de inteles, si iti explica si unele dintre sentimentele tale – tot ce trebuie sa stii in aceasta perioada atat de importanta din viata ta.
Cum sa ma barbieresc?
Cand o sa mi se schimbe vocea?
Pentru ce este testosteronul?
De ce sunt fetele diferite?
Cum sa ma barbieresc?
Cand o sa mi se schimbe vocea?
Pentru ce este testosteronul?
De ce sunt fetele diferite?
48 pages, Paperback
First published November 24, 2006
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About the author
Alex Frith
115 books21 followersAlex Frith has been a children's non-fiction author since 2005. Working exclusively for Usborne Publishing, he has written over 50 books covering almost any subject you can think of, from the origins of the Universe to the meaning behind world religions, from extinct animals to prototype AIs, and from Japanese legends to Norse mythology. Two of his books have been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young's People's Book Prize: See Inside Inventions (2012), and 100 Things to Know About Space (2017).
Alex grew up in a house surrounded by comics and graphic novels, and has a lifelong passion for the medium. Beyond the comics he photocopied and passed around the playground of his primary school, he wrote the 4-part series 'Digital Graffiti' with artist Gez Fry in 2003, and has had short story comics published in FutureQuake and the Asteroid Belter.
Alex grew up in a house surrounded by comics and graphic novels, and has a lifelong passion for the medium. Beyond the comics he photocopied and passed around the playground of his primary school, he wrote the 4-part series 'Digital Graffiti' with artist Gez Fry in 2003, and has had short story comics published in FutureQuake and the Asteroid Belter.
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March 8, 2016
"What's Happening to Me" by Alex Frith and illustrated by Adam Larkum is a coming of age story (snicker) best suited for tweenage and early adolescent boys. Dealing with all-things-puberty, this book is full of age-appropriate explanations and illustrations on everything from shaving to nutrition to sexual development to all the stuff boys go through during puberty to the basics of what girls go through during puberty.
The Good: This book covers stuff I wouldn't have known to cover (like why your skin gets oily to how people develop differently to bullying during puberty) and doesn't skimp on the potentially more embarrassing stuff about sex, pregnancy, and contraception.
The Bad: If you have particular religious attitudes toward human sexuality, you might read this before giving it to your kids, or read it with them. This book is written from a scientific viewpoint, and may offend people who have a narrower or more negative view of sex.
The Ugly: Is it bad to say I learned some things from this book? Not a lot of things, but little details, like that each human testicle can produce 2,000 sperm per second. Per second! This just shows the level of scientific detail this little book provides, and in such an easily-understood format.
If you're wary about having "the talk" with your kids, I highly recommend this book and it's companion book for girls. It will cover all the details in a manner that is helpful and age-appropriate. This is an excellent resource I will use with both of my boys.
The Good: This book covers stuff I wouldn't have known to cover (like why your skin gets oily to how people develop differently to bullying during puberty) and doesn't skimp on the potentially more embarrassing stuff about sex, pregnancy, and contraception.
The Bad: If you have particular religious attitudes toward human sexuality, you might read this before giving it to your kids, or read it with them. This book is written from a scientific viewpoint, and may offend people who have a narrower or more negative view of sex.
The Ugly: Is it bad to say I learned some things from this book? Not a lot of things, but little details, like that each human testicle can produce 2,000 sperm per second. Per second! This just shows the level of scientific detail this little book provides, and in such an easily-understood format.
If you're wary about having "the talk" with your kids, I highly recommend this book and it's companion book for girls. It will cover all the details in a manner that is helpful and age-appropriate. This is an excellent resource I will use with both of my boys.
March 2, 2019
My husband & I took turns reading this book WITH our 8-year-old, who wasn’t grossed out or embarrassed by anything. Some chapters he read to us, others we read to him. It helped open dialogue about stuff I knew he was curious about, & we had a few laughs together. I would far rather he learns the facts of life from us, & a well-researched, age-appropriate book, than from kids at school, or YouTube, or similar. He’s a super bright boy, & the subject of sperm & eggs led to a whole discussion about genes & DNA & evolutionary biology & the dinosaurian origin of birds, etc, etc. Honestly, I wish I had had a book like this growing up back in the 70s & 80s. My parents never explained anything to me. I learnt about sex from the World Book Encyclopedia, & a lot of experimentation during my teen years, haha!! I am really glad to now have this little resource in the house, for my son to dip into as & when he feels the need. Highly recommended for all families who want to raise informed children with a healthy respect for the human body, what it can do, & physical relationships with other human beings.
July 17, 2020
My son will be 13 soon. I've gone through a few of these kinds of books to help with the conversation, but none I'd be happy giving to him. It was different when I was his age - I was brought up in UK state schools which had great sex education classes, but we don't have anything like that where we live now. So this book is great. Covers absolutely everything in the exactly the right amount of detail and exactly the right tone, not deathly serious but not too jokey either, just approachable and matter-of-fact. I always loved the Usborne books, but it's a massive 'thank you' for this one.
May 1, 2019
I highly recommend this book to all parents who have boys stepping into the adolescence stage. It is so simple, practical and funny for children to read. The illustrations enrich the detailed, knowledgeable parts whenever needed like when they talk about: where you will get hairy or how penises look different from one boy to another.
I also loved that the kid can learn how to take care of his hygiene, touching on shaving, deodorants and skin problems, conveniently. I highly respect that they introduce the girly puberty bit at the end of the book. I wish to see it a similar book in Arabic one day.
I also loved that the kid can learn how to take care of his hygiene, touching on shaving, deodorants and skin problems, conveniently. I highly respect that they introduce the girly puberty bit at the end of the book. I wish to see it a similar book in Arabic one day.
June 30, 2016
As an adult I chose this book because of its simplicity, not too graphic but gives honest straightforward information.
I bought is female version for my daughter 7 years ago at age 10. I gave it to her, said any questions just ask, she read it and re read it, when friends came over they all read it together. The only question she asked was "Where do you buy condoms?".
Now my two boys are 9.5 and 11. Their dad sat down with them and read it with them. So far I have had no comment from the 11 year old, but as far as the 9 year old is concerned "girls are yucky!". And now he knows how babies are made. A question that has come up in the last few weeks as they wanted to know why a woman needed a man to have a baby.
It touches on sexuality, being gay or bi. It gives the basics of what girls go through. It gives the basics of sex. It tells them about healthy eating, growing and what to expect when it comes time for their bodies to change - puberty.
I think these books are spot on, not too detailed but not short on information either. Haven't seen the boys with the book since their daddy read it too them,but that may change.
I bought is female version for my daughter 7 years ago at age 10. I gave it to her, said any questions just ask, she read it and re read it, when friends came over they all read it together. The only question she asked was "Where do you buy condoms?".
Now my two boys are 9.5 and 11. Their dad sat down with them and read it with them. So far I have had no comment from the 11 year old, but as far as the 9 year old is concerned "girls are yucky!". And now he knows how babies are made. A question that has come up in the last few weeks as they wanted to know why a woman needed a man to have a baby.
It touches on sexuality, being gay or bi. It gives the basics of what girls go through. It gives the basics of sex. It tells them about healthy eating, growing and what to expect when it comes time for their bodies to change - puberty.
I think these books are spot on, not too detailed but not short on information either. Haven't seen the boys with the book since their daddy read it too them,but that may change.
March 10, 2019
Kerri got this book for us to read to Michael as a catalyst for discussion as he approaches puberty. We started reading it to him, and sharing anecdotes from our own experience of being young. This worked for one night, and Michael decided to finish the book on his own because this was embarrassing for him. I gave him a small test on the content and he had appeared to comprehend it.
The book itself was factual and concise, and did indeed lead to discussion between us. Regarding terms, it had one foot in the clinical, and the other in the gutter and nothing in-between. It was a useful book that served its purpose of facilitating an open discussion about puberty and sex. I hope Michael knows (if he didn’t know before) that Mum and Dad are willing and able to have these embarrassing talks with him.
The book itself was factual and concise, and did indeed lead to discussion between us. Regarding terms, it had one foot in the clinical, and the other in the gutter and nothing in-between. It was a useful book that served its purpose of facilitating an open discussion about puberty and sex. I hope Michael knows (if he didn’t know before) that Mum and Dad are willing and able to have these embarrassing talks with him.
June 30, 2018
Straightforward and helpful. Yes, it's a parent's job to teach their kids this stuff, not a book's job. But most parents understand that their kids don't want to listen to this stuff from their parents once they reach a certain age. And some parents have a hard time saying it. Plus, there are pictures (drawings, but understandable drawings). If a parent were to sit down and google pictures for this "talk", it would be rough.
I only wish this book covered respect a little more aggressively. It's there, but it's implied. No means no, whether the reader is saying it, or someone else is. That you're ALLOWED to say "no".
I only wish this book covered respect a little more aggressively. It's there, but it's implied. No means no, whether the reader is saying it, or someone else is. That you're ALLOWED to say "no".
March 21, 2019
Just finished reading this with Sam. It's a great, short, graphic book that doesn't pull any punches or talk about puberty, sex etc. in a cutesy or cryptic way. We've gone over a lot of this on our own, but reading it together allowed him to ask questions and contemplate some of these more mature themes without it just seeming like we were preaching/teaching him from our own experience.
August 26, 2020
We read through this book side-by-side with our son. He really enjoyed it. I was disappointed by the female external genitalia picture. The clitoris is not a tiny pink dot and the information about the hymen was poor. The rest of the book was pretty well-informed and my son was amused by the cartoons.
December 22, 2024
STOP LYING. Mutilated and scarred up sex organs that are missing pieces do not “work in the same way” as normal sex organs. Stop the child sex abuse apologetics. Stop perpetuating the myth that child sex abuse is “no big deal”.
March 14, 2020
Clear and simple
Bought for my little man. Clear and simple terminology which covers the changes that happen during puberty. Also discussed healthy diet which I was pleased about.
Bought for my little man. Clear and simple terminology which covers the changes that happen during puberty. Also discussed healthy diet which I was pleased about.
May 12, 2022
Good resource to talk about puberty with students!
April 1, 2024
vitu hyvä
October 3, 2010
My son is an inquisitive guy and ever since he started asking questions about bodies and sexuality as a little guy, I have always tried to provide honest, accurate and age-appropriate answers. However, around his 9th birthday, I found the questions a little more difficult to answer in a straightforward way without embarrassing him or grossing him out. Thank goodness for this book. He has read it cover to cover many times since I gave it to him, and has spoken to his dad or meabout any parts that need further clarification. A perfect guide for the pre-adolescent, with clear explanations, a friendly tone, and non-threatening illustrations. Big thumbs up!
August 27, 2010
This is a great book that discusses difficult but necessary topics for boys entering those difficult years known as puberty. The illustrations are tasteful but educational also. Covering topics from shaving, deodorants, genitals, and more, boys will learn the steps they will go through to become the best young man they can be. A great book to read with your boy, but also will work for parents that arent capable of discussing the same with them. A great book for any library collection.
January 3, 2014
I didn't love this one - it was written at an eleven year old boy's level, certainly...but I thought the tone and cartoons kind of crossed the line into inappropriate territory. It covers every possible aspect of puberty and birds and the bees, very thorough. I just thought it was too cheeky, in a way that would just make some kids uncomfortable / embarrassed. Not a great fit for us. Still searching...
August 30, 2018
Bought this for my 10 year old daughter. Also have the girl version. She was more interested in this book than the one aimed at girls. We have discussed it at home and she's also read it with her friends. The cartoon pictures were useful. Pitched just right.
January 24, 2009
A great resource for discussing maturation with your children. I highly recommend reading with your child to encourage discussion.
February 19, 2009
خطير
لكن لا يعطى للأولاد الا بمتابعة من الوالدين
لكن لا يعطى للأولاد الا بمتابعة من الوالدين
April 7, 2016
This is a great introduction to puberty for boys age 10 to 12. It is short yet very informative without being overwhelming. This will probably spur a lot of questions.
April 20, 2017
As the title of this series suggests, What's Happening to Me? is a straight forward and direct read that answers a straight forward question that forms in the mind of every developing teen. The science of human physiology of young adolescents is dealt with age appropriately in text and in visuals and will prove helpful to parents trying to help their children understand the things adults have forgotten about from their developing years. You realize the things you found that aren't such a big deal, really were a big deal back in the day and it was always helpful to get some explanation. This book for boys, and the one for girls will help parents and children get through growing pains together with easily understood scientific explanation.
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