Don't Panic, It's Puberty!: A Guide For Girls

Description

A funny, body-positive look at puberty for girls Girls today are learning about and going through puberty at a younger age than ever before. Don't Panic, It's Puberty! offers a positive, reassuring look at the main changes that they will go through during puberty both physically and emotionally - from hair sprouting in unexpected places to spots, growth spurts, tiredness and mood swings. The funny, cartoon-style illustrations keep the tone light but are anatomically accurate and show a range of real body types, encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance. Perfect reading for children aged 8+. The text and illustrations have been reviewed by a qualified medical doctor. Contents: Don't panic! All about your body - on the outside All about your body - on the inside Hello hormones! I'm growing I'm growing BOOBS! Periods - WHY? Periods - sorted! The skin you're in What's that hair doing there? Eating and exercise Zzzzzzzzzz..... Puberty for your brain In a mood! Feeling OK - or not OK? Strange new feelings Friends and fitting in Say no to sexism! When does it end? Puberty timeline Frequently asked questions Glossary/further reading Index

Author description

Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.

Table of contents

1: Don't panic! 2: All about your body - on the outside! 3: All about your body - on the inside! 4: Hello hormones! 5: I'm growing 6: I'm growing BOOBS! 7: Periods - WHY? 8: Periods - sorted! 9: The skin you're in 10: What's that hair doing there? 11: Eating and exercise 12: Zzzzzzzzzz..... 13: Puberty for your brain 14: In a mood! 15: Feeling OK - or not OK? 16: Strange new feelings 17: Friends and fitting in 18: Say no to sexism! 19: When does it end? 20: Puberty timeline 21: Frequently asked questions 22: Glossary/further reading 23: Index