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celtic_oracle's review against another edition
3.0
Now re-reading with Mini-Me. Interested to see what she thinks.
cperko's review against another edition
5.0
This is a fantastic book on puberty for girls. I wanted to read it before I gave it to my daughter. This is a great resource for her and way better than the books I had growing up. Sonya Renee Taylor did an amazing job with this!
jrc2011's review against another edition
5.0
This gorgeously illustrated, upbeat and body positive user's guide to the pubescent female body written by poet & activist Sonya Renee Taylor delivers a comprehensive overview of the changes girls 8-11 can expect. I even learned a few things that I didn't know!
The information is solid -- it covers physical development, emotional well being, nutrition and offers practical advice such as preparing a kit with tampons/pads/wipes "just in case." I do wish that the author included more information about non-disposables (cups, sponges) as I desperately wish those options had been disclosed to me (instead of the Proctor & Gamble brochure about pads and tampons).
While the book has beautiful illustrations throughout - it's more text-heavy than I expected. In this age of mobile devices and Tweets, I wonder how it will be received by girls who have had access to so much short form reading. There's a great list about friendship, for example, but not as many sidebar lists or "take-aways" as I might have expected given the target audience.
Overall -- it's a lovely, sweet and helpful book. I love the repeated references to "trusted adults" -- and hope that my neighbor (who is 11) enjoys this book since I bought it for her.
The information is solid -- it covers physical development, emotional well being, nutrition and offers practical advice such as preparing a kit with tampons/pads/wipes "just in case." I do wish that the author included more information about non-disposables (cups, sponges) as I desperately wish those options had been disclosed to me (instead of the Proctor & Gamble brochure about pads and tampons).
While the book has beautiful illustrations throughout - it's more text-heavy than I expected. In this age of mobile devices and Tweets, I wonder how it will be received by girls who have had access to so much short form reading. There's a great list about friendship, for example, but not as many sidebar lists or "take-aways" as I might have expected given the target audience.
Overall -- it's a lovely, sweet and helpful book. I love the repeated references to "trusted adults" -- and hope that my neighbor (who is 11) enjoys this book since I bought it for her.
dorthica's review against another edition
5.0
Phenomenal! When it comes to books like this, I prefer to read through them before sharing them with my kids. Body positivity, inclusiveness, and kindness pours from every page. It was clear, concise, and age-appropriate without being juvenile. My kids are very emotionally mature, but still very innocent, so I appreciate that this book includes inclusive language and isn’t pushing a heteronormative narrative, while not being graphic.
zeezeemama11's review
5.0
I'm rating this, although my daughter read it, to help me not only remember it but also to remind me to recommend it to others with daughters 8-11 that could benefit from it. It is a beautifully worded illustrated and bullet pointed guide for early questions regarding puberty. Knowledge is power and your kiddo will feel empowered upon finishing it.
curlyjessreads's review against another edition
5.0
Not my typical read, but if you don't know, I have an almost 9 year old daughter. I am trying to ensure an open door of communication and help her feel welcome to ask me anything and everything! She has had a lot of questions recently about puberty and periods and such so I found this book to help us have good conversations. I read it today in preparation for giving it to her on her upcoming birthday.
I love the positivity and honesty in this book. You will see a lot of... "Your body was made to do awesome things!" "Whenever your body changes is the perfect time for your body!" "No one has the right to talk about your body!" Etc. I like how it talks about food being fuel, what makes a good friend, ways to work through your feelings, while always adding, "but if you feel uncomfortable or think something is wrong talk to a trusted adult." And even goes into who a trusted adult is! There is a lot of good in this book and I look forward to reading it with my daughter and helping her understand some upcoming changes in her life!
For those who may be interested or concerned, there is one paragraph in the introduction about the author using "girl" throughout the book and how that may not be how the reader feels, however girl is the most accurate pronoun for people who go through these specific changes, and resources for more information is provided in the back. And one of the small examples is from a girl who didn't want to grow breasts and tried to wrap them up. I plan to use these parts of the book to again have needed discussions with my daughter.
I love the positivity and honesty in this book. You will see a lot of... "Your body was made to do awesome things!" "Whenever your body changes is the perfect time for your body!" "No one has the right to talk about your body!" Etc. I like how it talks about food being fuel, what makes a good friend, ways to work through your feelings, while always adding, "but if you feel uncomfortable or think something is wrong talk to a trusted adult." And even goes into who a trusted adult is! There is a lot of good in this book and I look forward to reading it with my daughter and helping her understand some upcoming changes in her life!
For those who may be interested or concerned, there is one paragraph in the introduction about the author using "girl" throughout the book and how that may not be how the reader feels, however girl is the most accurate pronoun for people who go through these specific changes, and resources for more information is provided in the back. And one of the small examples is from a girl who didn't want to grow breasts and tried to wrap them up. I plan to use these parts of the book to again have needed discussions with my daughter.