How to Be a Boy: and Do It Your Own Way

Do you ever pretend to like something you don't, just to fit in?
Is it sometimes hard to tell others how you're feeling?
Do you wish there was less pressure on you to 'man up'?

Explore these questions and many more in this empowering and inclusive guide to masculinity for readers aged 10+ by the nation's favourite doctor, Dr Ranj.

Whether it's thinking about hobbies or standing up to your mates, Dr Ranj is here to encourage boys to grow up happy with confidence, positivity and kindness. 

In his signature warm and conversational voice, Dr Ranj reflects on what it really means to be a boy in today's world, looking at everything from stereotypes and peer pressure to mental health and respect for women. 
 
In a world where everyone seems to have an opinion about what it means to be a man, Dr Ranj is here to reassure readers that there isn't one way to be a boy - just one way to be true to yourself.

Dr. Ranj Singh (Author)
Dr Ranj Singh is a NHS paediatrician and BAFTA-award-winning TV presenter. He co-created the hit CBeebies' show Get Well Soon, and has presented numerous other series including ITV's prime-time Dr Ranj: On Call, Save Money Lose Weight and Save Money: Good Health, and Extreme Food Phobics for the W Channel. He's also a contributor for ITV This Morning and Tonight, as well as BBC1's Morning Live, The One Show, and Inside Out. Off-air, his work can be found in numerous magazines and on websites where he gives expert opinion and advice on a range of physical and mental health matters. His guide to puberty for boys, How to Grow Up (and Feel Amazing!), was a Sunday Times bestseller.

David O'Connell (Illustrator)
David O'Connell is a writer and illustrator living in London, UK. He works mostly in children's books.