A Girl's Guide to Puberty & Periods (A Girl's Guide to Puberty and Periods)

A Girl's Guide to Puberty and Periods is a body-positive illustrated book that helps girls, ages 9-14, understand what to expect about puberty and everything that goes with it. The book shares my first period stories from girls across the U.S. of all backgrounds to help your child understand that everything they are going through is okay and normal. Parents will appreciate that the book also incorporates factual health content and practical tips developed by health experts at Columbia University. The goal is to empower girls to feel more confident and knowledgeable about their changing bodies. Reviews: "This book is a great conversation starter. It really helped my daughter and I begin to have these discussions in a comfortable way." ~ Emily, Parent, Chicago "The book was really interesting. It answered some questions I had and made me curious about my body and puberty." ~ Laura, Age 9, Connecticut "The overall message is that puberty and menstruation are perfectly natural and normal. The relaxed, friendly tone will help allay young people's worries even when it comes to anxious scenarios... Debut illustrator Scheffler enlivens the book with a cheerful, cartoon-art style depicting diverse characters." ~ Kirkus Reviews