Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys (American Girl® Wellbeing)

I accidentally came across this book via an American Girl FB post. I was so excited to see a boy's version of the girl's book that I know and love. This book didn't disappoint. It is literally the boy version of The Care and Keeping of You. It talks about taking care of your body, the changes you will see in your body, etc. For those who are wondering how in detail it gets with "boy" stuff, there is a two page spread on the different stages of growth and there are cartoon drawings to show each stage (penis/testicle/pubic hair.) There is a section that talks about circumcision and explains what it is. There is also a two page spread that talks about erections, how to hide them if it accidentally happens when you're with people, and there are a couple paragraphs about nocturnal emissions/wet dreams. This book does not go into sex or sexuality, which I love because I don't think that's appropriate for the age group the book is written for. The nocturnal emission part is tasteful and done from a scientific perspective only, i.e. it is a normal part of growing up and it is nothing to be embarrassed about, and don't worry, it's not pee. It doesn't go into anything further than that. Overall I am very happy with this book! Oh yeah- one more thing- there is no "American Girl" branding on the front of the book, but it does have it mentioned inside the front cover, probably where most boys wouldn't read anyway. :)

The reviews were incredibly favorable. I read it when it got here - it's simple, straightforward and covers all the basics and then some. I gave it to my son, and he's read almost all of it in one sitting. My husband offered to speak to him about any questions, but as I predicted - my kiddo wanted to read it all first. Thanks!

This is a great book for kids starting to go through life changes as they grow. My son is 10 and he reads it and lots of questions and it has helped him understand his body more.

"Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys" is a comprehensive and accessible resource that addresses the physical, emotional, and social changes that boys experience during puberty. Written in a relatable and engaging style, this book provides essential information and guidance to help boys navigate this transformative stage of life with confidence and understanding.

My 8 year old loves this book!! I told him it was coming and of course he wasn't excited about having to read a book about his body. But once I handed it over and he saw how cool the illustrations are he was hooked. There's so much information, a lot of which we have told our kids over and over in hopes that they will listen: Eat healthy, shower, brush your teeth ect. It's good to have a book that explains why these things are important as well as hit on topics some may not think to talk about with their son's: Body sizes, mood changes, emotions and that it's okay to cry. This book also makes sure to let your kids know it's GOOD to ask questions and encourages open communication. There is a paragraph that covers circumcision as well as illustrations on how the penis grows throughout puberty. I do wish they had done illustrations to show the difference between uncirumsized and circumsized penises so the reader could better understand the difference. But other than that this book goes above and beyond what I expected!!

Great book to introduce puberty. It kept my son interested. He's 10.

I ordered this for my 10 year old son. I smelled BO on him for the first time the other day and knew it was time to start having SOME discussions. I read all of this book before giving it to him. It is a very matter of fact approach about hygiene, a boy’s body and the changes that are sure to come over the next few years. This is a great first level book about male puberty; other than stating that a girl’s body changes too, it does not discuss female puberty. It also does not discuss intercourse. This is exactly what I was looking for at this point in terms of what I feel is appropriate at this age and for my son.

After kids of research for the right intro to puberty book for or 10 year old, we landed in this one. The author writes in a way that is easy to read and relatable to boys that age. It does not come across preachy or condescending, but more like a big brother or trusted friend who's talking to them. I didn't feel like it went into too much detail about things he's not ready for yet. And everything was written in a simple, chill, matter-of-fact way. We are super open and had already discussed some of this with our son as well as how babies are made etc. We have always answered questions as they come, as well as checking with him to see if he had any questions in our regular conversations. So a lot of this wasn't completely new to him. However it got through to him better than we could. When your mom and dad say it's important to put your deodorant on and shower everyday, kids probably feel like it's just another naggy thing parents want you to do. But when they read it in a book or a cool big brother figure tells them and even explains it (likely just as the parents had), it clicks in their brain. My son stopped fighting us on the daily shower after reading this and he is taking better care of his skin. I'm glad we purchased this one! It's an awesome and helpful book that I wish was around for my brothers!

This book is a great buy. It can answer alot of questions and is very informative. I purchased it for my Grandson and even after reading the entire book at once, he still refers back to the book as he is constantly growing and changing. I was very pleased with this purchase and highly recommend it for a growing young man.👍 Makes a great gift.

Well explained with cartoon picture. Various development and how to take care and how to handle situation. Being a single parent I found this very informative for my boy.

My nearly 12 years old son noticed a recent change when he was taking his shower, but felt very embarrassed to discuss it with me. When the book came in, he took it to his room and read it from front cover to back immediately. It describes puberty and body hygiene in a very matter-of-fact way, with simple and easy words, and funny illustrations. He felt much relieved after that, and it opened the discussion between us. He has been re-reading some parts of it, and even showed it to his best friend. As a result he has asked me to do a few changes in his hygiene routine, and I am very happy that he is decided to take good care of his own body. Very definitely recommend it.

Excelente libro para educar a tu hijo sobre el crecimiento y sus cambios emocionales y hormonales

Great read