Growing Up It's a Girl Thing: Straight Talk About First Bras, First Periods, and Your Changing Body (It's a Girl Thing)

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Summary: Growing Up: It's a Girl Tthing
Review: For girls nine and up, this book is a wonderful introduction to the unknown mysteries that lie ahead. For parent and daughter, its content meets the needs of a young girl soon to reach puberty. A very helpful guide for both parent and daughter.
Evelyn Horan - teacher/counselor/author
Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl, Book One
Jeannie, A Texas Frontier Girl, Book Two

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Summary: A great help to explain things often too embarrassing
Review: I bought this book for my 10 year old daughter and was not disappointed. It helped explain things to her that might have been difficult and embarrassing. I don't mean to say that anyone should buy this book and give it without going over anything in it...I just mean that on those topics that might prove too embarrassing to the girls ("Mom! That's gross! I don't want to talk about this with you!") this is helpful in that the girls can read what the book says and not feel like the whole world knows what she's going through. I went over most of the book with my daughter and those things that she didn't want to discuss with me I just told her that she could read it and I was always there if she had any questions that the book didn't answer. This way, she's not freaked out and I know that she's informed.

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Summary: A very good book for the young girl!
Review: I bought this book for my 9 year old daughter who has yet to start her period. I wanted to give her some information without boring her or confusing her. This book covers many good topics in such a wonderful way! It explains things I wouldn't of thought to explain (emergency situations, bra sizes etc.) I did read this book with my daughter since it does cover the topic of intercourse which I don't feel she needs to know the details of yet. It explains the parts of her body without being overly graphic (pictures are of female organs only) which is wonderful. Overall it has given her confidence in what she is and will be going through. She asks questions and is no longer afraid of what is to come. I'm so glad to have found this book!! I will be using it again with my younger daughter when the time comes.

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Summary: Perfect first "growing up" book for the preteen girl
Review: I have been searching for a book for my daughter (she turned 10 today!) that will help me to explain some of what will be happening to her body over the next few years. So many of the books contain too much information about sex, birth control, etc., that I feel is more appropriate for an older girl (say, 13 and up). This book, though, is just perfect for her age. It touches on all the things I think are important (breast development, first period, pubic hair and so forth). The information, language and tone of this book are just right for a girl who is still a little girl but who will not be for much longer. I am totally comfortable with reading this book to my daughter and then discussing it with her over time. I am sure she will want to take it to read on her own later, too. A wonderful book that I cannot recommend strongly enough for 9-13 year old girls.

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Summary: Patronizing, lacks good illustrations
Review: I was extremely disappointed in this book, given the glowing reviews it has received here. The introduction describes the author's fond memories of her uninhibited mother asking her to fetch sanitary napkins, walking naked around the house, and positioning her breasts in her bra. Perhaps this book is best suited to the daughters of similarly uninhibited women. I found the semi-burlesque description embarrassing, and worried my daughter will feel deprived because her mommy values a modicum of privacy. The cartoonish diagrams were vague and unhelpful. I'm afraid the introduction set the whole tone of the book, and I found the rest just plain annoying. I will save this book for when my daughter is 13, she may find it amusing. In the mean time I'll get a good anatomy book, explain what all the "parts" are for, and go from there.

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Summary: Well-written, concise and just what we needed
Review: My 10-year-old started her period while she was away visiting my mom for a week last summer. I was so sad not to have been there, and worried that I had not properly prepared her for this event. (unfortunately, my mom is not good at this sort of thing...I KNOW) When my daughter got home I had this book at the ready to go over anything she was worried about or had questions about. I let her read through it on her own first, and then we went through each chapter together. She felt much better about the changes she has and will be experiencing because of the great tone the author uses and the real-life tidbits included on each topic. I highly recommend this book for both parents and their daughters in fourth or fifth grade. VERY helpful tool to get questions and conversation going!

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Summary: Perfect for the curious young woman
Review: My daughter and I have had a wonderful time discussing the material in this book. It answers all the questions a young girl begins to ask when her body starts to shift and change. I find this book very tasteful and clear. It addresses a few very sensitive issues with a delicate yet direct approach. I am so glad I decided to buy this ... Although I am grateful to have loving, open communication with my daughter, it addresses some issues that she may be too embarrassed to ask about. I thought the chapter on owning your own body was superb, and the suggestions for a "Ladies Business Club" creative and invaluable. An absolute must for girls 9 and above.

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Summary: Informative book for girls
Review: My daughter is 9 and found this book to be very interesting. It answers alot of questions girls have and are afraid or embaressed to ask. This book opens the doors to communication, a must have for all girls to read!