Waking the Witches: Ruby’s First Blood by Kari Hill

Short Summary

Waking the Witches: Ruby’s First Blood by Kari Hill, Jane Hardwicke Collings, and Freya Rose is a gentle, artistic storybook that celebrates the spiritual and emotional aspects of a girl’s first period. It explores the idea of menstruation as a rite of passage into womanhood, making it a lovely resource for families who want to honour this transition in a more meaningful or sacred way.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 10 to 14 years.

Topics Discussed

Periods

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What this book is about

• Waking the Witches: Ruby’s First Blood is a soft, illustrated story (in comic form) that follows Ruby as she begins her journey into womanhood.
• This book doesn’t dive into the biology of puberty or the practical side of periods. Instead, it offers a more spiritual, sacred lens – highlighting the emotional and cultural meaning of a girl’s first bleed.
• The focus is on celebrating menstruation as a powerful rite of passage, with themes around sisterhood, intuition, and connecting with nature.
• The illustrations are beautifully done – symbolic and soft rather than clinical – making the book feel gentle, warm, and comforting.
• It’s a wonderful fit for families who value a more holistic, honouring approach to menstruation, or who want to explore womanhood as something to be celebrated rather than hidden.
• While it’s not for everyone (especially if you’re looking for practical, science-based information), it’s a fantastic resource for families who want to honour the transition into womanhood in a values-aligned way.
• A great complement to more clinical puberty books, especially if you want to bring in some ritual or meaning to your daughter’s first period.

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