{"title":"Victoria Parker","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"girls-only-all-about-periods-and-growing-up-stuff-victoria-parker-paperback","title":"Girls Only! All About Periods and Growing-Up Stuff by Victoria Parker - Ages 9-11 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780340878286\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Hodder Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 9-11 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGirls Only! All About Periods and Growing-Up Stuff by Victoria Parker is a warm, honest first guide to puberty for girls of primary school age. Written in a friendly, non-judgemental tone, it tackles the physical, emotional and social sides of growing up, answering the questions girls often feel too shy to ask out loud. With real-life examples and quirky illustrations throughout, it's designed to make a big life change feel manageable, reassuring and even a little bit fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis paperback title focuses squarely on the practicalities of starting a period alongside the wider changes of puberty. It explains what happens, roughly when to expect it, and how to be prepared, covering everything from choosing and using sanitary products to coping with mood swings, body changes and new feelings about friendships and family. Rather than lecturing, the book speaks directly to its young reader in a chatty, sympathetic voice, treating her questions and worries as completely normal. Real-life scenarios help girls recognise their own experiences in the text, while the illustrations lighten the mood and keep things approachable rather than clinical. It's frequently recommended as a first port of call for families wanting an easy, low-pressure way to open conversations about periods and puberty, whether that's a parent handing it over quietly or a teacher adding it to a classroom collection on PSHE and growing up. Compact and unintimidating, it's the kind of book a girl can dip into privately, re-read whenever a new question comes up, or share with a parent as a conversation starter. It sits comfortably alongside other growing-up and body-confidence titles as an early, trustworthy introduction to a topic that can otherwise feel daunting for young readers and the adults supporting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, age-appropriate explanation of periods and puberty for primary-age girls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendly, reassuring tone that reduces anxiety around a sensitive topic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-life examples and quirky illustrations keep the subject approachable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical guidance on hygiene, products and emotional changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful resource for parents, teachers and PSHE lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback, easy to keep private on a bedside table or in a school bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVictoria Parker grew up in Sutton Coldfield and studied English at Oxford before spending several years working in children's publishing in London. She later moved into freelance writing, drawing on her editorial background to create clear, engaging non-fiction for young readers. 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It answers the everyday questions young readers are often too shy to ask, covering bodily changes, periods, hygiene and emotional wellbeing in warm, plain-English language. Sized to slip into a school bag or bedside drawer, it is intended as a first, friendly reference that parents, carers and teachers can hand to a child, or that a child can read independently and privately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis little book is built around the real questions girls ask as their bodies begin to change. Rather than relying on clinical or intimidating language, it breaks puberty down into manageable, easy-to-follow sections covering physical development, starting periods, personal hygiene, and the emotional ups and downs that come with growing up. The tone throughout is gentle, non-judgmental and encouraging, designed to normalise these changes rather than make them feel awkward or frightening. Clear layout and short chapters support nervous or reluctant readers, meaning the book can be read cover-to-cover or dipped into as specific questions arise. It works equally well as a shared read between parent and child, opening the door to conversations that can otherwise feel difficult to start, or as a private resource a young person can return to again and again as new questions come up. Many families find that a dedicated, age-appropriate book like this takes the pressure off parents to have every answer ready, giving both adult and child a shared, trusted reference point. It is also a useful addition to school libraries and PSHE lessons, where teachers need a reliable, appropriately pitched resource for group discussion. 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