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The Period Book: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up Paperback – June 1, 2006

by Karen Gravelle (Author), Jennifer Gravelle (Author), Debbie Palen (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,773 ratings
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The Period Book: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up
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The essential guidebook for every girl.

The Period Book is a reassuring must-read for every girl about to have her period, and every parent wishing to prepare a daughter for this important milestone. With more than 300,000 copies sold, The Period Book stands out from the pack by specifically addressing younger girls. And with eleven now the average age at which girls get their period, this supportive and practical approach, providing clear and sensitive answers to common questions, is evern more welcome today.

The revised edition includes a new introduction for parents and an additional chapter about body image.

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  1. Reading age
    9 - 11 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    144 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 6
  5. Dimensions
    7.08 x 0.37 x 7.22 inches
  6. Publisher
    Bloomsbury Children's Books
  7. Publication date
    June 1, 2006
  8. ISBN-10
    0802777368
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0802777362
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Karen Gravelle the author of Walker & Company’s best-selling nonfiction titles What’s Going on Down There? and The Driving Book. She lives in Long Island City, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Children's Books; Second Edition, Revised (June 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0802777368
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802777362
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 11 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.08 x 0.37 x 7.22 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,773 ratings

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Karen Gravelle is the author of Walker and Company's The Period Book and is the author of several other books about difficult issues facing today's adolescents. She lives in New York City.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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I really enjoyed this book for my daughter, she’s 10years old and liked how it explained everything so well (her words). She did feel kind of weird reading it in front of me but she went to her room and read almost the whole thing the day she got her period and she said she liked it a lot and that it made her feel comfortable with her body changes (her words again) I was very happy when I saw how into the book she was and how she’d come to be and read a chapter or so of what she thought was interesting and then she’d run back to her room to read more.Also, I saw comments about how they thought the book was inappropriate for younger girls, and how they thought it was more appropriate for teenagers, and how the “nude picture sending “chapter was Inappropriate and I can honestly say that I read the whole book before I gave it to her I felt like it was very appropriate and relevant for the situation and taught her that it’s not something she should do. I also like how it explains growing up in today’s society and the expectations that most girls go through. Definitely recommend this book for girls going through puberty. I made sure I had a “period box” ready for my daughter for when she started and I included this book along with it and she really enjoyed it all.
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Charity Green
5.0 out of 5 stars Great information
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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This was a great book for my daughter and I to read together. I even learned a lot about my body. A must read for young ladies about in preparation for menstruation.
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daman
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Preteen/teens
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
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I was able to talk to my daughter about the topic, but she didn't take notes. I bought this book to make sure I didn't miss anything. She read it straight through and now has a reference book to refer back to. This book made me realize how important it is for the kids to have access to the knowledge so they know they are normal and what it's all about. It has great advice on letting kids make decisions that are right for them and educating them on the types of products they can use. I read it quickly after she did and she wanted it back within 24 hours to go over some chapters again. Her favorite part was the Q &A. I think sometimes we forget how valuable these types of books are for our kids and I'm very thankful to the author for writing this book! The illustrations are great too!
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Jocy Perez
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
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I really enjoyed this book for my daughter, she’s 10years old and liked how it explained everything so well (her words). She did feel kind of weird reading it in front of me but she went to her room and read almost the whole thing the day she got her period and she said she liked it a lot and that it made her feel comfortable with her body changes (her words again) I was very happy when I saw how into the book she was and how she’d come to be and read a chapter or so of what she thought was interesting and then she’d run back to her room to read more.
Also, I saw comments about how they thought the book was inappropriate for younger girls, and how they thought it was more appropriate for teenagers, and how the “nude picture sending “chapter was Inappropriate and I can honestly say that I read the whole book before I gave it to her I felt like it was very appropriate and relevant for the situation and taught her that it’s not something she should do. I also like how it explains growing up in today’s society and the expectations that most girls go through. Definitely recommend this book for girls going through puberty. I made sure I had a “period box” ready for my daughter for when she started and I included this book along with it and she really enjoyed it all.
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Jocy Perez
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
I really enjoyed this book for my daughter, she’s 10years old and liked how it explained everything so well (her words). She did feel kind of weird reading it in front of me but she went to her room and read almost the whole thing the day she got her period and she said she liked it a lot and that it made her feel comfortable with her body changes (her words again) I was very happy when I saw how into the book she was and how she’d come to be and read a chapter or so of what she thought was interesting and then she’d run back to her room to read more.
Also, I saw comments about how they thought the book was inappropriate for younger girls, and how they thought it was more appropriate for teenagers, and how the “nude picture sending “chapter was Inappropriate and I can honestly say that I read the whole book before I gave it to her I felt like it was very appropriate and relevant for the situation and taught her that it’s not something she should do. I also like how it explains growing up in today’s society and the expectations that most girls go through. Definitely recommend this book for girls going through puberty. I made sure I had a “period box” ready for my daughter for when she started and I included this book along with it and she really enjoyed it all.
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B. K.
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, but a little conflicted
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2022
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This book is EVERYTHING

Beautifully written, clear, concise, and so accessible for teens

I'm a little conflicted however about the sections that mention eating disorders and the page speaking of the pressure to send nude photos

As a therapist, I know first-hand how many teen girls were "turned on" to new ideas like anorexia by being exposed to content that described the process in detail.

As a mom whose daughter doesn't have a cellphone, I don't feel good about her being taught about the way people send nudes.

I want her to read the book, but I want to be careful about what kind of info she receives and from whom. I will be speaking with her about eating disorders, but I won't be going into detail about what they manifest like. I will be talking to her about sexual coercion and cyber safety, but not casually mention that nudes are a "thing".

I would have liked to see the author separate the content into two books, one focused on puberty and the other focused on mental, emotional, and sexual health for teens.
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Loren L
5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter LOVED the book.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2016
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My 12 year old daughter just started her period this summer. She was away from home visiting family, which makes me sad that I missed the first one. I went online that night and found this book. I read the reviews, and the comments about the content being inappropriate. One reviewer mentioned that she was appalled by a section that informed the reader that you could get pregnant if semen is introduced into the vagina by any means, such as a finger. While it might make us uncomfortable as parents to think about our sweet girls doing anything of the sort, the fact is that it happens. I for one would rather have her know the risks and avoid them, than keep her blissfully ignorant while she ends up pregnant because she "didn't know". They say you're supposed to have "the talk" by the time they are 8 years old now as it is. Now that she's able to get pregnant (cuz let's face it thats what periods are for) I want her to know. Keeping her in the dark isn't going to do her any favors, and telling her the truth won't hurt her.
So anyways I bought the book and had it overnighted to her at my mom's house. My mom said when she handed her the book she rolled her eyes and was like "Oh God". But she sat down to read, and did not put it down again until she had read it cover to cover. She told my mom, that was a REALLY good book, it had a lot of good information in it. It also has a little log in the back for her to track her cycle.
I'm comfortable in my choice to get her the book. Now I know she knows, and what she knows is the truth and not hearsay from other teenage girls or boys. You know they talk about it right? And they act on it younger and younger these days? Don't you want them informed?
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ARR
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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I got this for my daughter who is starting to mature. This has been a great resource for her and I.
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Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loved this book.
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2023
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I’m always working hard to be transparent with my kids. However we all know how hard that can be when you didn’t receive the same education as a kid. This book was so informative and took the pressure off of my daughter and me. She asks me questions now and uses the book for reference.
I would definitely recommend the book to other parents of young girls.
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dr chetan chhajed
5.0 out of 5 stars Tells you everything you need to know
Reviewed in India on October 9, 2019
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Must buy for all pre teenage and teenage gals
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good conversation
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2018
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Daughter loves this book, and likes to show her friends.
Good conversation starter
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Melanie Mcinerney
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Reviewed in Australia on May 14, 2022
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Such a great gift for my daughter in her first period box. Great quality! Thanks.
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waycded
5.0 out of 5 stars Brief and has all the necessary info. A must have
Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2022
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I read about 10 different kindle books before giving one to my daughter. This is one of the 2 that I eventually bought the paper version. The other one is celebrating your body. What I like about this book is that it is very open and has a matter of fact tone. It’s not fancy and it has all the honest basics. I really appreciate it that it talks about the social media and sending nude pictures. Some reviewers think it’s not appropriate. But I think it’s better to talk about it than not. Not talking about it won’t stop kids from doing it. So they should understand the consequence. Also for younger readers, they may be puzzled why some people would even want to send nude pictures to others. I think having honest conversation is much better than avoiding these topics. It’s not easy to just pick up the topic. But it’s a lot easier to open the conversation if it’s is already in the book.
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