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The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great 2nd edition
Changing Bodies, Periods, Relationships and Life Online
The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great 2nd edition
Changing Bodies, Periods, Relationships and Life Online
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Description
'The book you need' Dr Nighat Arif
A positive and empowering guide for girls who are going through puberty or are interested in what's in store.
Going through puberty? Thinking about puberty? Worried about growing up? Don't worry! This book is for you.
Puberty isn't just about what's going on in your body – it's also about your brain, your emotions and the world around you. Knowledge is power! All the information you need is here in this updated guide, plus advice, wisdom and lots of questions from girls just 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?
* Thoughtful advice on anxiety and other challenging emotions
* Clear, empowering info on emotions, sex, sexuality and identity
* Staying safe and having fun online
* Plenty of space to add your own ideas and doodles
Accessibility Information
Additional accessibility information
- PDF/UA-2, 1.4
- accessibility@bloomsbury.com
Hazards
The publication contains no hazards
Support for non-visual reading
Has alternative text descriptions for images
Navigation
- Page list to go to pages from the print source version
- Elements such as headings, tables, etc for structured navigation
- All or substantially all textual matter is arranged in a single logical reading order
Product details
| Published | 04 Jun 2026 |
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| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 9781399425643 |
| Imprint | Green Tree |
| Illustrations | Black and white illustrations throughout |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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This is the book you need in your toolkit to know how to grow with all the imperfections, setting your boundaries. showing up for yourself, protecting your peace and celebrating the changes that happen to your wonderful body!
Dr Nighat Arif
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Wise, kind, non-judgemental and empathetic. This book should be within every girl's arm's reach.
Sali Hughes, columnist, mother and author
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Brilliant, accessible sensitive and funny – get this book for your children, your godchildren, your grandchildren and then everyone else's children!
Emily Maitlis
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Funny, kind and wise
Daisy Buchanan
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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

























