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Book Synopsis''Wise and kind'' - Sali Hughes''Every young teen needs this book'' - Nadia Sawalha''Brilliant, accessible, sensitive and funny'' - Emily Maitlis''Funny, kind and wise'' - Daisy Buchanan----Going through puberty? Thinking about puberty? Worried about growing up? This book is for you!Knowledge is power! All the information you need is here, plus advice, wisdom and lots of questions from girls like you:- Body-basics (like breasts, spots and periods)- Life''s big mysteries. Is how you look important? Is a crush ever wrong? Is it bad to be jealous of your friends?- Clear, empowering info on emotions, sex, sexuality and gender- Staying safe and having fun online- Plenty of space for your own notes and doodlesPuberty isn''t just about what''s going on in your body, but also your brain, your emotions and the world around you.
Trade ReviewWise, kind, non-judgemental and empathetic. This book should be within every girl’s arm’s reach -- Sali Hughes, columnist, mother and author
Every young teen needs this book -- Nadia Sawalha
Funny, kind and wise. -- Daisy Buchanan
Brilliant, accessible sensitive and funny – get this book for your children, your godchildren, your grandchildren and then everyone else's children! -- Emily Maitlis
This book frees girls from any ill-conceived myths about what they should or shouldn’t be feeling as they go through puberty. It says that you are ok the way you are - a message that could not be more important particularly during this crucial time where our bodies are going through a revolution. -- Brita Schmidt * Women for Women International UK *
Table of ContentsWelcome (and a bit about us) PART 1: YOUR BODY 1. Different starting places 2. Breasts 3. What's going on down there? 4. Periods 5. Looking after your body: spots, hair, sweat & shape 6. Nice feeiings 7. Am I pretty? 8. Am I normal? 9. A final point on bodies in general
PART 2 THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU: YOUR FRIENDS AND YOUR FAMILY 10. So, what's going on with the boys? 11. Friends IRL (In Real Life) 12. The wonderful world of online 13. Difficult feelings: angry, jealous, mean, moody, anxious & totally depressed 14. Life at home 15. Boys, girls or no thanks?
PART 3 SEX: ONE WORD, MANY MEANINGS PART 4 LAST THOUGHTS Further reading Acknowledgements Index
