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What's Happening to Me? (Girls Edition) (Facts of Life) [Paperback]

Susan Meredith , Nancy Leschnikoff
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  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd (31 Mar 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0746069952
  • ISBN-13: 978-0746069950
  • Product Dimensions: 15.1 x 0.7 x 22.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to female puberty, this book will prove invaluable for both young girls and their parents alike, tackling key subjects from the physical changes that occur at this time to practical matters, such as buying your first bra. Bright, original colour illustrations and diagrams reveal everything young girls need to know about the changes they will experience as they approach puberty. The stunning artwork is accompanied by witty, yet clear and informative factual text that helps to demystify this often confusing and tricky subject. Approved by a team of top-notch consultants, this remarkable and reassuring book is entertaining, approachable and authoritative.

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139 of 139 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In my view, this is an excellent book for the younger child (9-12) starting puberty. I read this book from cover to cover before giving it to my 9 year old son and I did not find anything in it that I would not want my son to know about. To put it in perspective, the other three books I ordered, in my view, were not suitable for a 9 year old and I have had to put them away until my son is older as they are more explicit and discuss topics in too much detail. I would feel comfortable reading this book with my child or allowing my child to read this book alone.
This book is written in very simple language with almost cartoon style illustrations and so can be easily understood by the younger child going through puberty. The book describes exactly what will happen to their body in a straightforward, easy to understand way. Not only does the book explain physical changes, differences and feelings, the book also covers; responsibilities and sections on how best to look after their body through basic diet, exercise, personal hygiene and health. One particular theme that runs through the book is that each child is unique and each child develops at different times, and changes to their body may happen in a different order to their mates - so that even if they are not developing the same as their mates or if they look different to their mates - this is perfectly normal and it is OK to be different. Knowing this can help reduce some of the insecurities, embarrassments and frustrations that going through puberty can cause.
In addition, I like the fact that the book also covers what to do in difficult situations, such as peer pressure, re: bullying, smoking, drinking, drugs, sex and the right to say `No!' to peer pressure.
The book also includes a small section to help boys to understand some of the changes that happens to girls highlighting that girls worry about the changes happening to them just as much as boys and even have a lot of the same problems.
If you are wondering, which book to get for your young male starting puberty - I don't think you will be disappointed with this one.
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192 of 193 people found the following review helpful
By jaxder
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my 9yr old daughter who is going through early puberty. Very child-friendly (there aren't many books on this topic that are aimed at the younger end of the puberty age range).It's very well written, nicely laid out so it doesn't look daunting! Easily understood and with good diagrams. It does mention a couple of topics I would have preferred to leave until later (ie masturbation and sex), but only one or two sentences. It's good for explaining why puberty causes mood swings, spots and sore bits. I have recommended this book to several friends, my daughter loves it and has read it cover to cover several times.
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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I received this book today for my daughter.
I have to say.... I think it is fab.
It's vey well presented and lets the kids know what to expect in their own language and lets them know it's ok not to feel the same way about things as everyone else.
My daughter is 10 and feels shy talking to me about these things especially sex, and while i dont want to her know the full ins and outs (pardon the pun) i would rather she heard it from me, or a book i have given her to what she hears in the school playground. Lets face it, they hear a lot!!!!
The way the actual act of sex is described (I) feel is'nt too indepth especially compared to other books, and again it talks about 'making love' and 'make people feel good AND bad'
The part at the back about the boys surprised me at first, as a bit too much detail, but, after reading it, I think it is about the right
amount, girls need to know that boys have issues too!!!!
Sorry to go on so much but I found this a very hard subject to find the right book on, now i've found it i will be telling anyone who will listen to me LOL
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Whats happening to me?
A very good information book. Written in such a way that my 8 year old daughter can understand it and make sense of whats happening to her
Published 3 days ago by Mrs. Deborah A. Larkham
Excellent book
Bought this on a recommendation from a friend with older kids, our 10year old was given this to read when he wanted, its brilliant and could have done with this when I was 10....
Published 16 days ago by S Dudley
What's happening to me?
Although this books holds all the information a young inquisitive person needs to know, but it doesn't have many images and it's very heavy on text, which doesn't make for a... Read more
Published 27 days ago by B
Perfect
I bought this as it was recommended by our local bookshop. My daughter is 8 and thought she needed to know the basics before playground chat came into effect.
It is perfect. Read more
Published 1 month ago by kellya
Gentle, clear and concise explanations.
This wonderfully written and illustrated book is fantastic for explaining the physical and emotional changes which girls experience as they begin puberty. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fuzzyfella
What a superb book!!
I was given this book as a gift for my daughter when she was 7, when I read this book with my 7yr old in mind I was absolutely horrified and scared that my little girl should worry... Read more
Published 1 month ago by angel
What happening to me
Purchased this book for my daughter who is nearly nine years old, and beginning to show signs of developing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by nicky
Perhaps I am a prude
Bought this for our 9 year old daugther.

Was looking for something that would explain in language she could understand & feel comfortable with about the changes she... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sacadoh
What's Happening to Me?
A very good informative book that tells your Daughter the facts of life in very easy to follow language. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. J. Milburn
fantastic book
my son is nearly 10yr and asks me all sorts of questions. so i found this book was great he read it by his self and then we read it together and it answered all his questions the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by jancoll
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