Questions and Answers about Growing Up by Joanna Cole

Short Summary

“Questions and Answers About Growing Up” by Joanna Cole is a comprehensive guide for boys and girls navigating puberty, covering topics such as bodily changes, sexual attraction, LGBTQ inclusivity, consent, and relationships in a Q&A format.

This is the updated version of the earlier edition (named Asking About Sex & Growing Up : A Question-and-Answer Book for Kids)

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years.

Topics Discussed

Sex | Tweens

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What this book is about

  • “Questions and Answers About Growing Up for Boys and Girls” by Joanna Cole.
  • The book is an updated version discussing changes that occur during puberty for both boys and girls.
  • It covers topics like puberty, body changes, and sexual education.
  • The book includes discussions on sexual attraction, acknowledging both heterosexual and LGBTQ perspectives.
  • It describes sexual feelings, dating, and the concept of consent.
  • Illustrations depict body changes during puberty, including variations of the penis.
  • The book addresses questions about having a baby, preventing pregnancy, and taking care of oneself.
  • It includes new content about being LGBTQ and reworded sections on sexual attraction.
  • The book also explores topics like crushes, feelings, and the concept of virginity.
  • This Q&A format book provides comprehensive sexual education information aimed at helping parents educate their children.
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Cath Hakanson is a qualified family sex educator, sexual health nurse and author with 30+ years of clinical and education experience. As an AuDHD parent of two neurodivergent children, she creates clear, practical sex ed resources that help parents talk about bodies, puberty, consent, porn, relationships and sex without shame or judgement.