1 / 7The Girl's Body Book, Fifth Edition
Fifth Edition: The Girl's Body Book is an updated puberty and growing-up guide for preteen girls, covering body changes and periods alongside hygiene, relationships, confidence, and online safety. The listing describes advice for parents as well as material intended to help young readers navigate middle school and adolescence.
At a glance
- Topics include puberty, changing bodies, periods, and personal hygiene.
- The updated edition also covers cyberbullying, internet safety, emotional health, mindfulness, stress management, boundaries, communication, and consent.
- The listing describes advice for parents and material on relationships, school safety, sports, and leadership.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines puberty and personal-care information with topics such as friendships, stress, online safety, and personal boundaries.
- Customer feedback describes the content as informative and easy to understand, with helpful tips.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Applesauce Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 7, 2019 |
| Edition | Updated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 148 pages |
| Suggested reading age | 9 - 10 years, from customers |
|---|---|
| Grade level | 5 - 6 |
| Dimensions | 7 x 0.4 x 10.2 inches |
| Weight listed | 10.4 ounces |
| ISBN-10 | 1604338334 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1604338331 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing presents this as guidance for preteen girls, while the customer-derived reading-age field gives an approximate 9–10-year range. Age suitability can depend on the reader, so adults may want to review the listed topics and decide whether to read or discuss it together.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Preteen girls preparing for puberty, periods, and other body changes.
- Parents seeking a guide that also addresses hygiene, relationships, confidence, and online safety.
Less suited to
- Readers looking only for a focused period reference, as the listed scope also includes relationships, emotional wellbeing, school safety, and internet use.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative, easy to understand, interesting for kids, and useful for its tips. That reported response fits the listing's broad, practical scope for preteens, though ratings alone cannot establish how well every topic suits a particular reader.
Positive themes
- Customers report that the book covers many important topics and is easy for kids to understand.
- Feedback also describes it as interesting and useful, including appreciation for its tips.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does The Girl's Body Book cover?
The listing includes puberty, body changes, periods, hygiene, self-esteem, relationships, stress, consent, cyberbullying, and internet safety.
Who is this book intended for?
It is presented as a guide for preteen girls, with advice for parents too. The listing gives a customer-derived reading age of 9–10 years.
Does it focus only on puberty and periods?
No. Its stated scope also includes emotional health, friendships and other relationships, boundaries, school safety, sports, and leadership.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 148 pages.
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