{"product_id":"becoming-you-for-boys-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-growing-up-paperback","title":"Becoming You for Boys: Everything You Wanted to Know about Growing Up! - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDarby Strickland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEmanuel Wiemans\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecoming You for Boys\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, Christ-centered guide designed to help preteen boys understand puberty, navigate emotional and social changes, and grow in wisdom and character. It blends science, practical advice, biblical truth, and gentle humor to make an often-awkward subject accessible and encouraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCounselor Darby A. Strickland offers a trustworthy, gospel-shaped vision of growing up that goes beyond body changes to help boys grow in wisdom, love, and godliness. She helps kids see their changing bodies, emotions, and friendships as part of God's good design. This book mixes science, Scripture, and whimsy to answer uncomfortable questions, build confidence, and point boys to their identity in Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEncouraging boys to embrace their God-given identity as they grow in wisdom, strength, and faith, the book can be read independently or alongside parents, making it a valuable tool for fostering open communication during these formative years. An included appendix equips parents with conversation starters about body changes and emotions, along with practical guidance for navigating even the most awkward questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDarby A. Strickland, MDiv, is a faculty member and counselor at the Christian Counseling \u0026amp; Education Foundation (CCEF). She is a contributor to \u003ci\u003eBecoming a Church That Cares Well for the Abused\u003c\/i\u003e and author of\u003ci\u003e Is It Abuse? A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims\u003c\/i\u003e, the children's book \u003ci\u003eSomething Scary Happened\u003c\/i\u003e, and the minibook \u003ci\u003eWhen Children Experience Trauma\u003c\/i\u003e. She writes regularly for the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Biblical Counseling\u003c\/i\u003e. Darby and her husband, John, have three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmanuel Wiemans\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance illustrator, animator, and storyboard artist based in the Netherlands. With over fifteen years of experience in books, brands, and media projects, Emanuel offers a unique style that blends vintage aesthetics with contemporary storytelling. He has illustrated over forty-five books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 07, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67637630697789,"sku":"9781645076254","price":24.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/3356\/3709\/files\/s6KC4J86XI9781645076254.webp?v=1791309341","url":"https:\/\/thelordsnest.com\/products\/becoming-you-for-boys-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-growing-up-paperback","provider":"The Lord's Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}