Gr. 4-7. Like Lynda Madaras' Ready, Set, Grow! (2003), this glossy title aims at girls anticipating the first stages of puberty. Movsessian, a psychotherapist, has lead workshops on puberty at Sydney, Australia's Royal Women's Hospital for 13 years, and her warm, cheerful, informed approach seems rooted in her extensive experience. In addition to chapters about the basic body changes during female puberty, including one about menstruation and the necessary equipment, the author offers helpful suggestions for conflict resolution, listening to one's feelings, and understanding personal boundaries (and when they are breached). She also includes a brief list of boys' puberty changes, and a closing chapter mentions homosexuality. The glossy, girl-magazine design, with lots of colour photos of attractive preteens, is matched by the bubbly, girl-power tone: "Girls, love your vaginas!" It's the frank advice about inserting tampons, pursuing health, and managing emotions that really distinguishes this title. Many of the organisations and resources on Movsessian's Web site are Austrailan, so American readers may want to consult Madaras' book for more information. Gillian Engberg
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Gr. 4-7. Like Lynda Madaras' Ready, Set, Grow! (2003), this glossy title aims at girls anticipating the first stages of puberty. Movsessian, a psychotherapist, has lead workshops on puberty at Sydney, Australia's Royal Women's Hospital for 13 years, and her warm, cheerful, informed approach seems rooted in her extensive experience. In addition to chapters about the basic body changes during female puberty, including one about menstruation and the necessary equipment, the author offers helpful suggestions for conflict resolution, listening to one's feelings, and understanding personal boundaries (and when they are breached). She also includes a brief list of boys' puberty changes, and a closing chapter mentions homosexuality. The glossy, girl-magazine design, with lots of colour photos of attractive preteens, is matched by the bubbly, girl-power tone: "Girls, love your vaginas!" It's the frank advice about inserting tampons, pursuing health, and managing emotions that really distinguishes this title. Many of the organisations and resources on Movsessian's Web site are Austrailan, so American readers may want to consult Madaras' book for more information. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
CHAPTER 1 Why a book on puberty?
CHAPTER 2 Ooh, La La what's happening to me?
CHAPTER 3 The Big M
CHAPTER 4 The Period Costume
CHAPTER 5 Your Body means Business
CHAPTER 6 Puberty Power
CHAPTER 7 I'm the boss of my Body
CHAPTER 8 Work it out Girlfriend!
CHAPTER 9 Puberty Girl takes on the World
Glossary
Shushann Movsessian has been running groups on puberty for girls for the last thirteen years at the Royal Women's Hospital in Sydney. Her work has developed out of her passion for representing menstruation as a normal, healthy and creative process of girls growing up. Shushann works as a psychotherapist and also has extensive local and international experience in counselling, group facilitation and training.
"A direct, humorous, and user-friendly resource." --Dayton Daily
News
"A fun and sassy approach to understanding puberty." --Georgia
Family Magazine
"Addresses puberty issues in teen speak, mixing questions with
suggestions and exercises to help girls get over their
embarrassment." --The Dallas Morning News
"Takes a fun, sassy approach to educating 'tween girls." --Island
Family Magazine
"Takes a sassy, intelligent approach to educating girls...as they
transition to their teen years." --Calgary's Child
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