Book Review
Short Summary
A Girl’s Guide to Puberty was written by Michelle Mitchell for girls aged 8 to 12 and was first published in 2020.
It says that it is a road map to growing up and it is exactly that. It covers a lot of ground and also includes changes that happen to most boys. This book is a great resource for young tweens who are just about to enter puberty or are in the primary stages.
What This Book Is About
Puberty can be one a confusing stages that a young girl will go through, and the best way to prepare her for it would be to equip her with the facts. That’s what this book does.
Using a casual and conversational tone, this book discusses topics like:
- Knowing who trusted adults are
- Stages of puberty and what to expect including periods
- Changes that happen inside and outside the body during puberty for both boys and girls
- How to take care of yourself including hygiene and preparing to become an adult.
- How the brain changes during puberty
- Dealing with parents, new friends, and bad hair days
- Looking forward to the future
Reflection and Comments
This is a great guide to have if you want your daughters to be equipped with all of the information in an age appropriate fun way. This book only focuses on puberty and has activities throughout.
It’s nice that it discusses knowing who trusted adults are because this is a stage where they need a lot of support.
The cartoon images are cute and relatable. The friendly tone used in this book is something that adults can replicate. The simple way that things are explained can also help adults find better ways to discuss these topics
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