The book of no worries A survival guide for growing up

Lizzie Cox

Book - 2018

There's a multitude of worries and anxieties that a young person may face while growing up-- from peer pressure to puberty and all the worries in between. Cox reassures tweens that their worries and fears are normal. She offers practical tips for managing anxiety and stress, such as practicing mindfulness and meditation. From problems at school to relationship woes, body image issues to troubles at home, Cox provides sensitive treatment of difficult issues. -- adapted from back cover

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Subjects
Genres
Young adult nonfiction
Instructional and educational works
Self-help publications
Published
Lake Forest, California : QEB Publishing 2018.
Language
English
Main Author
Lizzie Cox (author)
Other Authors
Tanja Stevanovic (illustrator)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Audience
Ages 10-17.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781912413997
  • School
  • Mental health
  • Friends
  • Appearance
  • Puberty
  • Family
  • Love and relationships.
Review by Booklist Review

""Keep calm and read these tips"" could be the unofficial mantra of this guide for tackling one of life's toughest times: middle school. With an emphasis on healthy emotional and physical well-being, the upbeat, conversational text starts with an introduction to worry and how mindfulness can make positive changes and alleviate stress, before delving into topics on the minds of most middle-schoolers. From homework, bullying, and social media to divorce, drugs, and body image, information is presented in double-page spreads that feature simple yet age-appropriate descriptions and advice, especially on subjects related to puberty, relationships, mental health, and sexuality. Other features comprise common questions and answers, first-person stories, and sidebars. Tweens will also appreciate the succinct lists, including examples of peer pressure, ways to cope with being dumped, and how to avoid gender stereotypes. Cartoon-style illustrations of adolescents from diverse racial, religious, and ability backgrounds reinforce that these are common concerns among all young people. Concluding support resources round out this approachable ""survival guide"" for tweens concerned about growing up.--Angela Leeper Copyright 2010 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.