Just For Boys

Puberty raises questions that boys often hesitate to ask out loud, and Matt Crossick answers many of them in plain language. The book works through physical change, hygiene, mood, friendship and confidence, taking each topic in turn with illustrations and straightforward explanation. It is pitched at pre-teens and young teenagers, and the tone is calm rather than clinical, which makes it usable for independent reading or as a starting point for a conversation at home. For any specific medical worry, a qualified doctor or health professional should be consulted, since this is a general guide and not a substitute for that advice. Features of this copy: • Chapters on body change, hygiene and emotional shifts • Guidance on friendship and self-confidence in adolescence • Illustrations and examples that keep explanations concrete • Written for pre-teens to read alone or with a parent Useful for boys approaching adolescence and for the parents and teachers supporting them, found at Boipoka.