Does This Happen to Everyone?, American English edition - A Budding Adult's guide to Puberty

Insightful and considerate answers to 70 questions boys and girls have about puberty and young love. Even before they experience puberty and young love themselves, girls and boys have many questions about sex and sexuality. Parents often don't know the best way to answer them and it's practically impossible to find the right time to start a conversation about the birds and the bees. Especially today, when most young people have access to the internet and its explicit or dubious content, it is extremely important to address the topic of sex education with children proactively and give it the attention it needs and deserves. As daunting as it might be for parents to take the lead, leaving the internet or a classmate to "explain" sexuality is not an option. Thankfully, the book Does This Happen to Everyone? offers a welcome alternative with a contemporary look and feel that is both fitting for kids and appealing to adults. Does This Happen to Everyone? is an empathetic and entertaining publication that radiates joy, imaginativeness, and fun. In it, Photo artist Jan von Holleben and writer Antje Helms provide answers to the most important questions about puberty in words and images that are relaxed and uninhibited, yet suitable for children. The book takes questions, worries, and fears seriously and responds to them in a direct, yet sensitive way that anyone can understand.

About the author

Jan von Holleben (geb. 1977) lebt und arbeitet in London und Berlin. Er sieht sich selbst als kleinen Magier", der mit den einfachsten Spielen und Tricks Illusionen zaubert, den Trick dann gleich preis gibt und doch die Illusion"aufrechterhält. An der Serie dreams of flying arbeitet Jan von Holleben seit 2002. Für seine Kunst, die weltweit ausgestellt wird, hat von Holleben diverse hochkarätige Preise gewonnen. Außer für das Magazin chrismon fotografiert er für so renommierte Zeitungen und Zeitschriften wie Die Zeit, Geo, Neon, Dummy oder Zoom.

Antje Helms, geboren 1974 in Hamburg, arbeitet als freie Journalistin und Konzepterin. Sie ist Kulturwissenschaftlerin M.A. und absolvierte 2004 die Henri-Nannen-Schule. 2008 entwickelte sie für den Spiegel-Verlag die Vorlage für das Nachrichtenmagazin Dein Spiegel. Sie schreibt vor allem für die Ressorts Familie, Reise und Naturwissenschaft und hat u.a. für ELTERN, stern.de, GeoWissen und natur gearbeitet. Antje Helms lebt mit ihrem Mann und zwei Töchtern in Hamburg.

Summary

Even before they experience puberty and young love themselves, girls and boys have many questions about sex and sexuality. Parents often don’t know the best way to answer them and it’s practically impossible to find the right time to start a conver- sation about the birds and the bees. Especially today, when most young people have access to the internet and its explicit or dubious content, it is extremely important to address the topic of sex educa- tion with children proactively and give it the attention it needs and deserves. as daunting as it might be for parents to take the lead, leaving the internet or a classmate to “explain” sexuality is not an option. Thankfully, the book Does This Happen to Everyone? offers a welcome alternative with a contemporary look and feel that is both fitting for kids and appealing to adults. Does This Happen to Everyone? is an empathetic and entertaining publication that radiates joy, imaginativeness, and fun. In it, photo artist Jan van holleben and writer antje helms provide answers to the most important questions about puberty in words and images that are relaxed and uninhibited, yet suitable for children. The book takes questions, wor- ries, and fears seriously and responds to them in a direct, yet sensitive way that anyone can understand.Does This Happen to Everyone? is published in American English and British English versions that reflect local vocabulary and circumstances.

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"This book is ideal . for children aged eleven and older to help answer the questions they may be too shy to ask or had not thought about asking yet! It's fun and relaxed attitude make it both an educational and entertaining read for young people on the brink of puberty . useful and timeless." The School Librarian
"Taking an empathetic and respectful approach to sex education, Von Hollenben and Helms blend humor, factual information, and candid advice. A valuable resource that normalizes and affirms sexuality while suggesting that puberty is a time of both physical and intellectual growth." - Publisher's Weekly Starred Review
"Many middle-school-age kids are embarrassed to ask adults about puberty and sex, and the playful presentation of facts and frank tone make this a comfortable entry point to further discussions about sexual health and developing bodies." --Booklist

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"This book is ideal ... for children aged eleven and older to help answer the questions they may be too shy to ask or had not thought about asking yet! It's fun and relaxed attitude make it both an educational and entertaining read for young people on the brink of puberty ... useful and timeless." The School Librarian
"Taking an empathetic and respectful approach to sex education, Von Hollenben and Helms blend humor, factual information, and candid advice. A valuable resource that normalizes and affirms sexuality while suggesting that puberty is a time of both physical and intellectual growth." - Publisher's Weekly Starred Review
"Many middle-school-age kids are embarrassed to ask adults about puberty and sex, and the playful presentation of facts and frank tone make this a comfortable entry point to further discussions about sexual health and developing bodies." --Booklist

Product details

• Authors: Antje Helms, Jan Von Holleben, Jan von Holleben
• Assisted by: Jen Metcalf (Translation)
• Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2014
• EAN: 9783899555219
• ISBN: 978-3-89955-521-9
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 246 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 708 g
• Illustrations: w. photos
• Series: Little Gestalten; Little Gestalten
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; Aufklärung (sexuell) : Kindersachbücher, Pubertät : Kindersachbücher, Aufklärung, leichtlesen