The Boy's Body Guide. A Health and Hygiene Book for Boys 8 and Older

Customer Reviews

I was pleased.

2008-10-28
I was pleased with the content of this book. I bought it for my seven year old, although the minimum age recommendation is eight. We wanted something that was age-appropriate, that worked within our religious boundaries, and not lame. The pictures are fun and do not give graphic detail. There is a section on erections and semen, which is uncomfortable, but was written in a way that I could read it with my son, in an upbeat manner (making it "not a big deal"). I would certainly recommend this book. It is an excellent introduction to what boys need to know about their changing bodies. Liked it!

The Boy's Body Guide

2008-02-21
This has been a great reference book for my 7 1/2 year old. After reading selected chapters, he has become empowered to take care of himself. He read the chapters on Hair and Mouth and is now WILLING to wash and comb his hair, and brush and FLOSS his teeth EVERY DAY. I can't wait for him to read the chapter on Eating Right.The Boy's Body Guide: A Health and Hygiene Book for Boys 8 and Older

Ok, But There Are Better

2008-02-10
While the information in the book is good, the dated looking, grayscale illustrations left me cold and the layout of text and graphics is boring as well. This may seem picky, but the reality is we live in a very visual world. If a text can't hold a child's attention they won't read it.

Those criticisms aside, this has the potential to be a good book in addition to the book "What's Happening to Me?" as it does cover a few topics not covered in "What's Happening to Me?"What's Happening to Me?: Boys Edition (What's Happening to Me?). If you're only going to spring for one book, however, I wouldn't make it this one. If the publisher fixed some of the graphics and layout issues to better appeal to the target audience, I would have moved my rating up to 4 stars. The information it contains is sound and needs to be covered with our boys.

One of the reviewers mentioned removing the page on masturbation. By doing that one also removes the section called "How Things Change!" that discussed the physical changes a boy's genital area experiences during puberty, what an erection is and about wet dreams, and, that those are all normal. I would not recommend removing page 37/38, two of the more important pages in the book when discussing the physical changes during puberty.

I hope this book is reprinted in a more accessible format. It has the potential to be an important book in your child's life.

Jennings

2008-01-18
I have only flipped through this book because I purchased it for my son. He's reading it and keeps referring to it, so as far as I'm concerned, two thumbs up!

Very poor

2008-01-18
This text was very poor quality and the text was far too simplistic for a 10 year old! Much of the information is common sense and hardly worth purchasing the book for! Very disappointing.

Excellent book for a 9 year old boy

2007-12-01
Based on the best-selling book from American GirlÂ®, The Care and Keeping of You, this pediatrician-recommended guide is packed with basic health and hygiene advice written just for boys.

This book is a perfect...

2007-11-02
for raising a young pre teen boy. My son has had a lot of questions and this book was the perfect guide for that inevitable father/son talk. It was a great guide, easy to read and discuss. I recommend this book to anyone with a young boy about to enter his teen years.. Wonderful guide.

Informative Guide for Boys

2007-06-08
A great resource for pre-teen and teenage boys. Nice mix of health and hygiene information. Easy to read. Good illustrations. A must-buy!

Slim and Perfect Guide for Pre-Teen and Teenage Boys

2007-05-29
This perfectly-sized guide for boys who need an excellent introduction to their growing bodies. The Boy's Body Guide is an ideal book for a pediatrician's office or a school psychologist's or counsellor's office. Anyone who deals with pre-teen and teenage boys will appreciate this honest information conveyed in a conversational tone, with numerous useful illustrations throughout.