Book Review
Short Summary
This first introduction about periods is a guided story for children (ages 4+) to read with a grown-up. The author has shared this story with her own daughter and thousands of her students. The child friendly characters and simple scientifically accurate text set a positive tone about periods without shame or stigma attached.
What This Book Is About
- Where the eggs are stored
- What the ovaries and uterus are for and where they are and what they do
- In the uterus the period blood is like a nest to protect the egg
- Why blood is healthy
- The uterus sheds the blood and that’s called a period
Reflection and Comments
Imagine a world where every little girl felt strong and confident in her body and every child with a uterus celebrated their superpowers. This book is a great step in that direction. In One in a Million, children meet a cute uterus character that takes them on a journey that demystifies the process of ovulation and the menstrual cycle. This book empowers families by providing a stimulus for open and positive conversations about periods and the menstrual cycle.
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