What's Going on Down There: A Boy's Guide to Growing Up

(Paperback, Revised edition)

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Boys can have a lot of questions about going through puberty: Why is my voice making such weird sounds When will I be able to start shaving Why do I keep getting pimples What is a wet dream In print for almost twenty years and with over 140,000 copies sold, What's Going On Down There is an essential and reassuring must-read for every boy going through puberty, and every parent wishing to prepare a son for this important milestone. Written with input from two young advisers, this guide offers a supportive and practical approach, providing clear and sensitive information about common issues--from what it is and what it feels like, to what puberty is like for girls, to how to handle the sexual feelings you may be starting to experience. This revised edition will include new chapters on relevant, important topics of today. Complete with funny black-and-white illustrations, What's Going On Down There will give you the facts you need to feel confident about this new phase of your life.

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A useful and readable guide to puberty for boys. Written in the voice of a trusted adult, this title deftly covers physical changes, sexual intercourse, peer pressure, and pregnancy and birth. . . The text is complemented by comic-book style illustrations that serve to lighten the sometimes serious subject matter. * School Library Journal *
A fine book, with lots of great cartoon artwork that adds fine comedy without compromising the importance of the subject. * Booklist *

Author Bio

Karen Gravelle is the author of What's Going on Down There, as well as the best-selling The Period Book, The Driving Book, and several other books. She lives in Long Island City, New York. Robert Leighton is an illustrator and professional game designer who lives in New York City.