I'd like a good book for 12-13 year old girls that are starting their periods and entering puberty. Something informative to teach them about puberty issues such as periods, hormones, body changes, etc.
2006-08-24 08:59:47 · 7 answers · asked by mom_of_ndm 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
My Mom sat me down when I started my period and explain everything using a book called The ABC's of the Human Body. It explain everything in depth and it also has pictures that your daughter can use to get to know what exactly is causing this.
2006-08-24 09:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by g_bug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.bn.com and search perbuty. Some good books are Sex, Puberty, and All That Stuff: A Guide to Growing Up BY Jacqui Bailey, Jan McCafferty (Illustrator). Also Puberty Survival Guide for Girls
Eve Anne Ashby, Richard Stewart (Illustrator).
2006-08-24 09:45:03 · answer #2 · answered by Mimi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other posters are dead on---I've heard nothing but good about "IMM"
One book you may want for your own reference, and to hand over on a bit-by-bit basis (since you know the kid best)---
Guide to Getting it On, by Paul Joannides (Goofy Foot Press). This book has gone into 4 editions at present and is in over 10 languages; it's probably the best general-purpose book on human sexuality I've ever seen (FWIW, I'm a nurse with 2 degrees in psych).
The only reason I'm _not_ suggesting just handing it over flatout to the young'un is that the author is QUITE thorough, pulls no punches, and there are illustrations of People Doing Things. Tasteful ones, but, quite clearly, they are Doing Things.
The chapter on explaining sex to kids and the glossary is probably worth the price of the book, though, and some other parts may be good to read together, as she gets older. (Or you can "casually" leave it out, in case you're too embarrassed to be upfront...and you feel that it's important she learn things, never mind nekkid people. Your call.)
2006-08-24 10:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by samiracat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you there God? It's me, Margaret by Judy Blume
This one got good review on amazon.
Ready, Set, Grow!: A What's Happening to My Body? Book for Younger Girls by Lynda Madaras, Linda Davick
There is a bunch on amazon. Just search for "puberty" and be sure to read the reviews.
2006-08-24 09:03:40 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i suggest The Care And Keeping Of You. it is an american girl book for girls going through puberty. i read it when i was 11 and i am glad i did it helped me understand exactly WHY these things happen not just that they DID happen. it also has a lot of other things in it too like eating healthy, taking care of your hair, shaving tips, etc. it is a really good book i reccomend it!
2006-08-24 09:19:26 · answer #5 · answered by Gravenimage 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Judy Blume's 'Are you there God, It's Me Margaret.'
Not scientific, but a classic that is one every girl reads.
2006-08-24 09:03:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
try this site! u can buy it at many stores
2006-08-24 09:05:58 · answer #7 · answered by cul8r07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋