Growing Up For Girls Comprehensive Puberty Guides 4 Books Collection Set - Ages 5+ - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Brilliant Questions About Growing Up
Girls Only!
What’s Happening to Me?
Growing Up for Girls

Format: Paperback

Overview:
This 4-book collection brings together approachable, girl-centred guides that tackle the big questions around growing up with clarity, warmth, and realism. Led by the acclaimed team behind ItHappens, Brilliant Questions About Growing Up sets the tone with honest conversations about bodies, boundaries, puberty, consent, relationships, and online life. The companion titles—Girls Only!, What’s Happening to Me?, and Growing Up for Girls—extend this approachable, age-appropriate guidance, focusing on periods, body changes, friendships, mood shifts, and the social pressures that can come with growing up. The set is designed to support parents, caregivers, and teachers who want to spark open dialogue and equip pre-teens and early teens with practical knowledge, confidence, and empathy. With clear explanations, friendly illustrations, and non-judgmental tone, this paperback collection helps ensure no question goes unanswered and no feeling goes unacknowledged.

What This Collection Covers:
This quartet of titles covers a broad spectrum of puberty and personal development topics from multiple angles. Brimming with real questions from schoolchildren, Brilliant Questions About Growing Up offers inclusive guidance on bodies, boundaries, consent, emotions, and digital life, serving as a versatile starter for conversations at home or in the classroom. Girls Only! concentrates on puberty from a girl’s perspective, addressing periods, self-image, and practical daily questions in an accessible way. What’s Happening to Me? guides readers through bodily changes, mood fluctuations, and the social aspects of growing up, while Growing Up for Girls dives into friendships, self-care, and planning for the future. Collectively, the four titles form a supportive progression—starting with curiosity, moving through practical know-how, and ending with empowerment and informed choice. This set is ideal for families seeking credible, child-friendly references that pair education with reassurance.

Book-by-Book Guide:
Brilliant Questions About Growing Up — A modern, approachable guide that answers common puberty questions with empathy and clarity. Drawing on real questions from UK schoolchildren, this book balances fact with sensitivity, exploring topics from body changes to consent and online safety. Illustrated and designed for accessibility, it helps readers understand that growing up is a personal journey with shared experiences. The tone is inclusive and non-judgmental, inviting readers to ask more questions and seek trustworthy information as they navigate adolescence. This title stands out for turning awkward moments into open conversations, making it a reliable first stop for curious minds and curious parents alike, and it works well as a family discussion starter. (128 pages; Puffin, 2020.)

Girls Only! — A bright, kid-friendly guide focused on puberty from a girl’s perspective. It demystifies periods, body changes, and the social side of growing up with simple explanations and engaging illustrations. The content is designed to feel approachable and non-threatening, encouraging readers to share concerns and ask questions in a safe space. By foregrounding girls’ experiences, this title supports self-advocacy and confidence, helping readers understand their changing bodies while navigating friendships, school life, and family expectations. Perfect as a classroom read-along or a thoughtful gift for pre-teens starting to explore puberty. (Context drawn from the book’s marketing emphasis.)

What’s Happening to Me? — Usborne’s reassuring guide to puberty and beyond, presented in a friendly, age-appropriate format. This title addresses the physical and emotional shifts that accompany growing up, offering clear explanations, practical tips, and a supportive voice. Readers gain a better grasp of what to expect during puberty, how to talk to trusted adults, and ways to look after their mental well-being amid change. The book’s approachable design makes it a reliable reference for curious readers and a practical ally for parents guiding conversations at home or in school settings.

Growing Up for Girls — Usborne’s comprehensive companion that covers the essentials of growing up for young girls. It blends informative content with relatable scenarios, helping readers navigate friendships, school, body changes, and self-care. The tone is encouraging and age-appropriate, emphasizing autonomy, consent, and healthy choices. This title complements the other three by broadening the conversation to everyday life skills, emotional resilience, and personal development, making the set a well-rounded resource for early teens seeking trustworthy guidance from a trusted publisher.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Parents and guardians seeking a supportive, factual, and non-judgmental toolkit for conversations about puberty; teachers and school librarians looking for ready-to-use classroom resources; gift buyers searching for a thoughtful, age-appropriate collection for pre-teens beginning to navigate puberty; readers who value inclusive, girl-focused guidance that respects individual experiences; book clubs or reading groups exploring social-emotional learning and personal development in a friendly, accessible format.

Key Benefits:

• Creates a comfortable space for discussing puberty and body changes
• Offers practical, age-appropriate explanations for difficult topics
• Supports parents and educators with reliable conversation starters
• Includes friendly illustrations that reinforce understanding
• Encourages healthy attitudes toward boundaries, consent, and self-care
• Provides a cohesive reading path from curiosity to confident understanding
• Ideal for gifts, classroom sets, or family reading time
• Published by trusted names in children’s non-fiction (Usborne; Puffin)

About the Author:
This collection features the influential work of Amy Forbes-Robertson and Alex Fryer, the founders of ItHappens, who have brought sex and relationships education to more than 200 UK schools. They specialize in delivering clear, inclusive guidance on puberty, consent, and healthy relationships to young readers, with a commitment to practical, real-world conversations. Their collaboration on Brilliant Questions About Growing Up has been complemented by their broader advocacy for open dialogue about growing up. The pairing of their expertise with Usborne’s trusted publishing ethos in the other three titles creates a well-rounded, credible resource for families navigating adolescence.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
If you want a truly useful, non-fiction reading experience that respects a child’s pace and questions, this four-book collection delivers. The mix of expert guidance and approachable presentation helps families initiate and sustain open dialogue, turning tricky conversations into everyday learning moments. Owning the complete set means you have a reliable reference for periods, body changes, friendships, and emotional health—useful for gift-giving, classroom use, or at-home reading rituals. It’s a thoughtful, practical way to support a child’s journey into puberty with confidence and care.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.