Puberty Girl (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781741141047)

Offering a fun, sassy, and girl-power-inspired approach to understanding puberty, this beautifully packaged guide offers tweens an appealing and fresh take on entering adolescence. This celebration of maturing bodies and spirits is invariably positive, while providing factual information on menstruation, pubic hair, acne, eating disorders, and other issues essential to girls entering puberty. The emotional challenges of this stage are also addressed, including information on sexual abuse, bullying, maturation reluctance, and conflict resolution. With straightforward and conversational advice on everything from tampons to teasing, Puberty Girl is a trustworthy resource for girls seeking answers to embarrassing questions and looking for a way to embrace their new selves. Inspiring photographs of real girls create a sense of shared community, while instructional illustrations teach young girls about their changing bodies.


Author: Shushann Movsessian
ISBN-10: 1741141044
ISBN-13: 9781741141047
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2005
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.20h x 8.20w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2005 pg. 338 - Recommended - Better Than Most
School Library Journal 10/01/2005 pg. 192
Booklist 10/15/2005 pg. 46
Science Books & Films 03/01/2007 pg. 76
Science Books & Films Best Bks 01/01/2008 pg. 9