Book Review
Short Summary
When young girls go through puberty, they usually describe it using the same words – awkward, embarrassing and confusing. With this book as a guide, girls aged 7 to 12 are provided with the the answers to most of the common questions about puberty and growing up.
What This Book Is About
‘My Body’s Changing: A Girl’s Guide to Growing Up’ by Anita Ganertis exactly what the title says – plus so much more. It discusses everything there is to know about the changes that happen during puberty, including:
- The physical changes to expect like growing hair in different parts of the body
- Growth of breasts and wearing a bra
- Menstruation, period pains and tampons
- How to practice proper hygiene
- Staying healthy by eating the right food and getting moving
- Building relationships with family and friends
The book makes each topic easy to understand by sticking to factual information and giving practical advice.
Reflection and Comments
This book focuses on the physical and emotional changes that come with puberty. There are practical and easy to follow tips. The discussion about menstruation, for example, sticks to the important facts like how to use sanitary products (pads are referred to as ‘towels’) and how to deal with period pain.
It’s a great resource to empower young girls with information that can help them embrace the changes that they will experience. It is positive with an easy to read narrative and lovely illustrations.
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