Girlology: There’s Something New About You by Melissa Holmes & Trish Hutchison

Short Summary

Girlology: There’s Something New About You by doctors Melissa Holmes and Trish Hutchison is a puberty book for girls that explains body changes through relatable stories and clear, practical information. It focuses on growing up rather than sex, making it a solid early-puberty read for girls who want answers without being overwhelmed.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 11 to 14 years.

Topics Discussed

Growing Up | Puberty

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What this book is about

  • Girlology: There’s Something New About You is the first book in the Girlology series and focuses squarely on puberty, not sex.
  • The authors are both doctors, and that clinical background shows in the clear, factual, no-nonsense explanations.
  • The book uses short stories about different girls to explain puberty-related changes, which makes it feel relatable rather than textbook-like.
  • Topics include body changes, breast development, periods, pads and tampons, bras, liking people, and navigating early feelings.
  • Same-sex attraction is included in a simple, matter-of-fact way.
  • The tone is reassuring and practical, helping girls understand that what’s happening to their bodies is normal.
  • The illustrations are friendly and supportive rather than overly cutesy or babyish.
  • This book does not dive into sexual intercourse, which makes it appropriate for younger readers at the start of puberty.
  • The Girlology series grows with its readers – later books move on to sex, consent, and more complex relationship topics.
  • It works well as a shared read with a parent or as a quiet, independent read for curious kids.
  • While older editions (like the 2010 version) exist, there is a newer updated edition available that reflects more current language and understanding.
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Cath Hakanson is a qualified family sex educator, sexual health nurse and author with 30+ years of clinical and education experience. As an AuDHD parent of two neurodivergent children, she creates clear, practical sex ed resources that help parents talk about bodies, puberty, consent, porn, relationships and sex without shame or judgement.