The Girls’ Guide to Growing Up by Anita Naik
Short Summary
So That’s What’s Happening! by Gina Dawson is a gentle, practical puberty book for tweens that covers the usual body changes, but also includes basic information about sex, how babies are made, and sexual feelings. It is one of those useful books for younger kids who are starting puberty and need more than just periods and deodorant.
Age Group
Suitable for children aged about 8 to 11 years.
Topics Discussed
Puberty (All) | Puberty (Sex) | Puberty (All Genders) | Puberty (All Genders + Sex) | Tweens | Periods | Sex (all sexual activities) | Where Babies Come From | Inclusive
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What this book is about
- This book explains puberty in a way that feels calm and manageable for younger tweens.
- It starts with the changes that happen during puberty and explains that everybody changes at their own pace.
- It covers hormones, skin changes, body odour, personal hygiene, hair growth, and the changes that happen to genitals.
- There is information about periods, including what they are and how to manage them.
- It includes basic information about sex and how babies are made, which is hard to find in puberty books for younger kids.
- The book also touches on sexual feelings and reminds kids that these feelings can be part of growing up.
- It talks about moods, healthy eating, exercise, privacy, and self-esteem, so it is not just focused on bodies.
- There is information about boys’ puberty too, including erections and wet dreams.
- The illustrations and overall tone are warm and reassuring, and the book is described by the publisher as all-inclusive.
I hope you find this book review helpful!
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❤️ Cath