My Body's Changing: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up by Anita Ganeri - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781445163949
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
My Body's Changing: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up is a warm, straightforward introduction to puberty written especially for girls who are starting to notice changes in their bodies. Anita Ganeri walks readers through hair growth, changing body shape, and the basics of periods, all in calm, age-appropriate language with no mention of sex. Practical tips on hygiene, healthy eating, and exercise sit alongside gentle advice for managing mood swings and building confidence, making this paperback a trusted first conversation-starter for home, school, or the library shelf, whenever the questions first arrive.

About the Book
Puberty can feel confusing, and Anita Ganeri's My Body's Changing is designed to make that transition feel a little less overwhelming for young readers. Written in a friendly, Q&A-style format, the book answers the exact questions girls tend to ask first: how long periods last, what period pain feels like, and how to choose and use sanitary products with confidence. Rather than diving into topics better suited to older readers, the book stays focused on the physical changes of puberty, from developing body hair to early breast growth, keeping the tone reassuring rather than clinical. Illustrations by Teresa Martinez add warmth throughout, breaking up the text and helping reluctant readers stay engaged with the material. Beyond the physical, the book also acknowledges the emotional side of growing up, offering simple, real-world strategies for handling new feelings and moments of self-doubt, along with practical tips for building self-esteem during a time when confidence can waver. Everyday healthy habits get their due too, with sensible, non-preachy guidance on nutrition, staying active, and personal hygiene. Published by Franklin Watts, an imprint of Hachette Children's Group, this 48-page paperback is compact enough for a backpack but thorough enough to answer the real questions curious girls have. It works equally well as a shared read with a parent or caregiver, a quiet solo read, or a resource for school counselors introducing puberty education in the classroom.

Key Benefits

• Clear, age-appropriate puberty guide for girls ages 7 and up
• Focuses on body changes only, with no sexual content
• Friendly Q&A format answers real questions and dispels common myths
• Practical guidance on periods, menstrual hygiene, and period pain
• Healthy-habit tips covering nutrition, exercise, and personal care
• Supports emotional wellbeing and self-esteem during a big transition

About the Author
Anita Ganeri is an award-winning British author of children's non-fiction with dozens of titles to her name. She began her career working in-house at Usborne Publishing and Walker Books before becoming a full-time writer specializing in the natural world, religion, and mythology. Among her best-known works is the bestselling Horrible Geography series for Scholastic, which won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book with Facts. Ganeri brings that same clear, curious, reader-friendly style to My Body's Changing, translating a sensitive subject into calm language that respects young readers' intelligence and curiosity.

Why You'll Love This Book
Honest without being intimidating, this paperback gives girls the straight, calm answers they're looking for about growing up. It makes a thoughtful gift for a birthday, a back-to-school season starter, or a quiet, reassuring addition to a classroom library or home bookshelf whenever those first puberty questions arrive at home.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.