The Big Book of Girl Stuff »

Bart King is the author of The Big Book of Boy Stuff, The Big Book of Girl Stuff and The Pocket Guide to Mischief. A longtime middle school teacher, Bart lives in Portland, Oregon, where he invents new sock designs and plays in a kazoo jazz quartet.

The Big Book of Girl Stuff shares everything a girl needs to know-from sleepovers to diaries to makeup to boys to shopping, and everything in between! It's the ultimate guide to unlocking the delightful mysteries of being a girl. Dozens of girls, young women, teachers, and mothers collaborated on this book to make it the most comprehensive guide to being a girl that has ever existed! Perfect for pre-teen, 'tween, and teenage girls, The Big Book of Girl Stuff shares inspiration, empowerment, and some seriously silly laughs just when girls need it the most! It's filled with information, activities, quotes, and games, as well as lists for favorite books, movies, and music.

Smart asides, fascinating facts, an enlightened outlook, and a uniquely feminine perspective make this a must have for every girl. Though it's written for girls from 9 to 14, it will certainly delight moms, aunts, and big sisters everywhere!

You can learn:

• How to build a compliment kit
• How to make a friendship bracelet
• How to calm a crying baby
• Why boys smell so bad
• How your biology teacher knows you didn't do your homework
• How to shop
• How to deal with a killer crush!
• How to make a fake belly button piercing!

Chapters cover these important topics and more:

• Babysitting: Tricks and Tips!
• Girl Power!
• Boys!
• Friends, Cliques, Secrets, and Gossip!
• Fun Things to Do!
• Dance!
• Etiquette!
• Beauty!

Publishers Weekly

While the boys dig into treasure lore, girls can delve into all things female in the softbound The Big Book of Girl Stuff by Bart King, a follow-up to his The Big Book of Boy Stuff. From babysitting tips to beauty hints to slumber party inspirations, girls will linger over these pink pages brimming with cartoons and step-by-step instructions. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Babysitting: Tricks and Tips!

Girl Power!

Boys!

Magic and Superstitions!

Friends, Cliques, Secrets, and Gossip!

Fun Things to Do!

Holidays!

Valentine's Day! (mini-feature)

Sports and Games!

Dance!

Lies, Mean Girls and Jerks!

Ick!

Nicknames, Words, Handwriting, and Doodles!

Slang! (mini-feature)

Dolls!

Etiquette!

Family!

Beauty!

Sleepovers and Slumber Parties!

Hair!

Humor!

Fashion!

How Important Are Looks? (mini-feature)

Food (and Dieting)!

The Mind, Emotions, and Dreams!

Practical Jokes!

Girl Secrets-No Boys Allowed!

Emergencies!

Pets!

Shopping and Advertising!

Wise Words from Wise Women!

Recommended Reading and Movies!

Bibliography