Book Review
A short overview of this book
A Girl’s Guide to Puberty by Michelle Mitchell is a puberty book for girls (or kids with a vagina) that provides them with a comprehensive introduction to puberty and growing up. What I like about this book, is the casual, conversational tone, the use of humour and funny illustrations.
Itβs a great book to use with younger tweens, especially if you want a book that focuses on puberty (and not sex).
So if youβre after a book that is Australian, with a slightly different approach to the many other puberty books, then youβll like this book.
Here’s what’s inside:
- Who is a trusted adult β Choosing trusted adults β Feelings about puberty
- What is puberty? β When will it start? β What should I expect? β Stages of Puberty
- The inside bits β The outside bits
- What changes will happen β Growth spurts β Pubic hair β Even more hair β Erections β Ejaculating β Body shape β New Feelings β Voice deepens
- Basic changes girls go through including periods β How to be a good friend to girls
- How to care for your changing body β Facts about pimples β About sleep, exercise and play -Protecting your body β Tricky questions
- Brain changes β What this means for you β How parents can help β New friends and ideas β Liking someone β Bad hair days
- More conversations β Becoming an adult you β Puberty to-do list
- Your Puberty Vocabulary Guide
Sexual intercourse is briefly mentioned (The most common way for an egg and sprm to meet is if a man and a woman have sex).
You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 8 to 12 years.
Buy this book
β Buy a copy of A Girl’s Guide to Puberty by Michelle Mitchell directly from the author.
Video Transcription
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