A sensitive and positive look at a big issue that concerns children as they grow up.

This book looks at self-esteem and how it's possible to change it. It deals with issues such as a healthy body image, peer pressure, celebrity culture and bullying and provides lots of practical advice for young people dealing with low self-esteem.

It is part of the series My Life, Your Life, which takes a sensitive and positive look at some of the issues that concern children aged 10+. It explores issues including sexuality, gender, self-esteem, prejudice and discrimination and promotes and encourages discussion. By thinking creatively and critically, children can learn to accept their differences, embrace diversity and improve their sense of self and how they fit into the bigger picture. Each title also provides advice in the form of practical ways to cope with distressing or difficult situations.

This book is part of a book series called My Life, Your Life .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2019 by Hachette Children's Group .

Honor Head is a highly experienced author of books for children.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: What is self-esteem?
• 1: Changing bodies
• 1: You are unique!
• 1: A healthy body image
• 1: Being bullied
• 1: Are you a bully?
• 1: Being shy
• 1: Being self-confident
• 1: Pressure.
• 1: Being assertive
• 1: Confidence boosters!
• 1: Learning difficulties
• 1: Recap
• 1: Glossary
• 1: Websites and helplines
• 1: Index