Books about Puberty
Books - About Puberty
Special Girls' Business (Age: 8+)
(Topics: step by step guide on how to manage periods, including use and disposal of pads). Special Girls’ Business is a puberty resource written for girls with special needs, including intellectual disability, physical disability, communication disorder and autism.
Special Boys' Business (Age: 8+)
(Topics: changes at puberty, hints for parents/teachers/carers). Special Boys’ Business is a puberty resource written for boys with special needs, including intellectual disability, physical disability, communication disorder and autism.
Secret Girls' Business (Age: 8+)
(Topics: changes girls undergo at puberty, focus on periods). Secret Girls' Business uses simple text and colour illustrations. It includes notes for parents, teachers and carers.
Secret Boys' Business (2nd Ed.)
A valuable puberty resource for boys, families, schools and community groups to explain the physical and emotional changes of puberty.
Let's talk about the birds and the bees
Topics: How babies are made; gender differences, private body parts; sexual intercourse; love; puberty; what touching is ok/not ok.
Girl Puberty: How to talk about puberty and sex with your tween girl
For parents/carers of girls aged 9-13 to help them talk to their daughters about puberty and sex. Explains what topics to cover and how to start conversations.
Boy Puberty: How to talk about puberty and sex with your tween boy
For parents/carers of boys aged 9-13 to help them talk to their sons about puberty and sex. Tells you what topics to cover and gives ideas on how to start conversations.