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Summary: Thank you for educating me AND my daughter!
Review: I happened on this book in our local library--boy am I glad I did. As a companion book, I also checked out the What's Happening to my Body? Book for Boys--I have 3 sons and 1 daughter. Not only did it bring up issues I had forgotten, it taught us a lot I didn't even know to tell my kids. My daughter is now a resource for her classmates. She's only 10 but told me the other day that her friends are 'not taking this seriously' and they giggle when talking about the changes to their bodies instead of learning and helping each other!I am now purchasing both books so I can keep them not only as a personal resource, but to share with my siblings and their children, and with my coworkers for their children.Thank you, Lynda Madaras, for filling this need.Note: Although book invites children to write the author with questions, we receive replies that she is unable to answer the volume of mail. You may want to head this off with your child before they write and count on a reply.
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Summary: NOT APPROPRIATE FOR YOUNG GIRLS
Review: I have read alot of reviews but have never been moved to give my opinion of a book. I read the first few pages of this tonight to my daughter. Thank goodness I looked ahead. This author lists slang words for a woman and man's genitals as though they are used in everyday conversation. For all her info, the word abstinence isn't even IN the index. As a 40+ woman, I haven't even heard some of this words, and I am a better person for it. Scary, scary, scary. There may be parts of the book that are fine, but I can't risk it. If you let your child read pornography, this book is for you.
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Summary: Good info, but better for older readers...
Review: I have to agree somewhat (not completely) with one of the reviewers... This book is not well suited for girls who are nine or ten (my daughter is nine and a half). It's got a lot of good information, but some of the illustrations are too graphic (my daughter found the ones of male genitalia very disturbing, and she is not immature for her age). The age span on this book should be adjusted upwards to more like 12 and up, not 9 to 13. That being said, this book covers a lot of ground, and for the most part does so well. It has a lot of important information found in books of this type: stages of puberty, signs to look for, the female reproductive cycle, bras, getting one's period, and so on. All these things are presented clearly, although again, I feel they're geared more towards older girls, rather than pre-teens. All in all this is an ok book, but not excellent, and is not appropriate for the age range it's listed for. Buy this book for a 12 year-old or up, but don't push the envelope with younger girls, they don't need the pressure that such graphically displayed information provides, which can overwhelm them.
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Summary: This book is very good for learning about puberty.
Review: I highly recommend this book to mothers, fathers, and girls going through puberty. This book tells you everything you need to know about sex, the vagina, breasts, periods, pubic hair, and liking boys. I didn't find this book offensive at all. Also, some people might find that the book gives slang words for penis and vagina offensive, I think that is good, if anything. I think this book is good for all mothers, fathers, and girls goind through puberty.
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Summary: I loved it!!!
Review: I loved this book!!! It opened so many doors for me, and reassured me. I used to think that I wasn't normal, but after I read this book I felt much better and was able to deal with the changes taking place in my body. It helped me deal with my feelings as well, and I am very gratefull for that. It gave me a great deal of helpfull information, and I think that every girl in the world should read this book.
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Summary: Thorough, thoughtful, and age appropriate
Review: I purchased this book and read it cover to cover before giving it to my 10.5 year old daughter. I found it to be very direct, clear, and comprehensive. It has many drawings which are informative but not salacious. It is reassuring throughout on many topics and encourages a girl to seek help from parents or other trusted adults. The authors focus on common issues but offer hints of many complex problems with further contacts for those points. What I appreciated most was that this new edition was directed in particular to younger girls and their curiosity and fears about the changes coming to them, and the author said she removed or reduced her chapters (from earlier editions) about actual sexual issues. There are practical discussions about what we used to call 'feminine hygeine products' that I know will be helpful.
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Summary: I DON"T THINK SO!
Review: I read half of this book and promptly sent it back in disgust!!!!! This book was in NO way appropriate for my 9-year-old daughter. The first chapter threw up all my red flags as it discussed sex and sexual activity PRIOR to discussing puberty!! NO 9-year old in this world has any business NEEDING to know why a man puts his sex organ in a womans, and all the machinations surrounding this act. Nine year old girls are NOT of marriagable age in this country, so whats the huge hurry??!! This book was supposed to be informative about the changes a young girls body in pueberty will go through.(The information was vague, at best.) Not a tell all about sex, sexual or romantic feelings, the act of making love and birth contol choices!!!! UGH!!!!! I should have trusted my own common sense and knowledge; I will now. Moms out there- protect your children from too much knowledge too soon- let them stay little girls a little longer, but be honest about their changing bodies so they feel loved and cherished
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Summary: A Great Book!!!!!
Review: I really loved this book because it taught me everything I need to know in a very easy to understand way!!!!!!!
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Summary: Good Starter Book
Review: I received this book when I turned 9 from my Aunt and Uncle, I had so many questions at that time and my Mom wasn't the type of person to go to, so my Aunt sent me this book, it was certainly helpful. I'm now 22 and have passed this book on to my 13 y/o sister, whose also afraid to ask my Mom questions.
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Summary: Nothing new. But it's more for preteens than teens
Review: I think 14 is too old for this book, because a 14-year old has already gotten her period, dealt with bras, etc. It's better used on a curious ten- or eleven-year old. It's a good book if you haven't read any like it; if you have, it's the same info over again.
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