Book Review
Short Summary
This gender inclusive book, is a positive take on puberty. Even the back of the book says growing up great! There is also a ‘Celebrate Your Body 2’
What This Book Is About
Celebrate Your Body helps young girls from 9 to 11 go through puberty and to be confident and excited about the changes. Some of the topics discussed in the book include:
- What happens during puberty and when it all starts
- Why every girl’s body and mind are amazing
- Feelings and friendships
- Periods
- How to deal with peer pressure
- How to stay safe online
- The important of keeping the right kind of friends
- Self-care tips like exercising and eating the right type of food
- Family and adults you can trust
This body-positive and inclusive approach makes every girl feel like they are amazing and the changes they are experiencing their feelings and bodies are too.
Reflection and Comments
Each chapter talks about the changes during puberty and how you can navigate issues like health, well being emotions and privacy. There are also fun facts throughout the book. Information about genetics is included that affect your height and weight.
It talks about the physical but also about diets being bad news and how to embrace your body, about your hair and skin when to shave, annoying pimples and smells and how to be hygienic. It even talks about braces piercings and getting glasses. It talks about what is normal and that everyone has a great body.
The book shows fun illustrations of girls from different ethnicities and with various body types, teaching readers not just to embrace their own bodies but to also appreciate the differences among their peers.
We also love that it gives practical, tips about online safety and peer pressure, and most importantly, in building the right kind of relationships. The next chapter is about family and other safe spaces finding someone who can help and consent. Then being the best version of you. At the back there is a glossary of words and a whole lot of online resources and books that are recommended.
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