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The girl's body book / by Kelli Dunham, R.N. ; illustrated by Laura Tallardy.

Dunham, Kelli S. (Author). Tallardy, Laura. (Added Author).

Summary:

Helps prepare girls and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between, including topical issues like school safety and #MeToo.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1604338334 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 9781604338331 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 147 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.
  • Edition: Revised and updated fifth edition.
  • Publisher: Kennebunkport, Maine : Applesauce Press, 2019.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.
Target Audience Note:
For ages 9 and older.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 14.95
Subject: Girls > Physiology > Juvenile literature.
Teenage girls > Physiology > Juvenile literature.
Puberty > Juvenile literature.
Girls > Conduct of life > Juvenile literature.
Teenage girls > Conduct of life > Juvenile literature.
Girls > Health and hygiene > Juvenile literature.
Teenage girls > Health and hygiene > Juvenile literature.
Sex instruction for girls > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch J 613.04243 Dun 2019 31681020131587 JNONFIC Checked out 10/21/2025

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    An updated fifth edition of the best-selling reference for pre-teen girls shares practical, up-to-date advice on the ups and downs of adolescence and middle school, covering topics ranging from body changes and personal hygiene to self-confidence and peer pressure. 25,000 first printing. Original.
  • Simon and Schuster
    A guide to help preteen girls navigate the changes and challenges of puberty and growing up.

    From periods to peer pressure, puberty is hard! This newly updated fifth edition helps prepare young girls and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between. This guide for pre-teen girls addresses issues like changing bodies, personal hygiene, self-confidence, leadership, personal boundaries, and mindfulness.

    The Girl’s Body Book helps prepare girls for puberty and beyond by giving them age appropriate information, tools, tips, and tricks to take care of themselves and grow up in a healthy environment.
  • Thomas Nelson
    A guide to help preteen girls navigate the changes and challenges of puberty and growing up.
  • Thomas Nelson

    The #1 bestselling Girl’s Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. The newly updated fifth edition provides advice for parents and addresses questions a pre-teen girl may have while maturing through puberty and starting her period.

    "What is happening to my body?"
    "How do I fit in?"
    "Why is everything different?"

    These questions, along with others, leave pre-teen girls feeling confused and parents wondering what to do next. From periods to peer pressure, puberty is hard! The newly updated fifth edition of The Girl’s Body Book helps prepare young girls and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between. This guide for pre-teen girls addresses issues like changing bodies, personal hygiene, self-confidence, leadership, school safety and #MeToo. This updated fifth edition book for girls is expanded to include topics like:

    • Cyberbullying and internet safety
    • Emotional health, mindfulness, and self-esteem
    • Stress management
    • Personal boundaries, communication, and consent
    • Sports and leadership
    • and more

    The Girl’s Body Book helps prepare girls for puberty and beyond by giving them age appropriate information, tools, tips, and tricks to take care of themselves and grow up in a healthy environment.

    Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN is a nurse, a comedian, and author of three other books: How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School, How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life as a Nurse, and The Boy’s Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You.


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