The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Anita Naik and Sarah Horne Collection

The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Anita Naik and Sarah Horne Collection is a warm, practical puberty resource crafted for pre-teens and the grown-ups who support them. This BRAND NEW paperback edition offers clear, friendly guidance that calms worries and builds confidence as children approach adolescence. A thoughtful gift for parents, teachers, librarians, or anyone selecting a meaningful addition to a tween’s book collection.

What’s inside this paperback edition

Written by puberty and parenting expert Anita Naik with Sarah Horne, this best-selling puberty guide for girls answers the questions every reader wonders about during early adolescence. It covers what’s normal—from the first signs of breast development to the arrival of periods—along with body hair, personal hygiene, mood shifts, and how to talk about changes with parents or trusted adults. The tone is encouraging and reassuring, avoiding clinical jargon while providing practical tips and realistic reassurance. The book’s approachable language is designed for pre-teens and early teens, making complex topics easy to understand and apply.

Edition and format

Format: Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW

ISBN: 9781526360182

Titles in the set / book titles: The Girls' Guide to Growing Up (Anita Naik and Sarah Horne Collection)

Key features and benefits

• Trusted guidance: Written by a puberty and parenting expert (Anita Naik) to provide reliable, evidence-based advice that parents and teachers can trust.
• Clear, age-appropriate language: Specifically designed for pre-teens and early teens so topics are easy to grasp.
• Comprehensive coverage: Addresses periods, breast development, body hair, hygiene, and emotional changes—giving readers a full framework for growing up.
• Confidence-building: Normalizes changes and boosts self-esteem during a sensitive time.
• Portable and practical: The paperback format fits easily into backpacks, bedrooms, or school libraries, making it a staple in any puberty book collection.
• Ideal for gifting and education: A thoughtful choice for birthday presents, back-to-school packets, classroom health lessons, or as part of a boxed set of children’s series about health and development.

Who it’s for and how it helps

Perfect for parents, teachers, caregivers, and gift buyers seeking a compassionate, realistic guide for navigating puberty. It’s also well-suited for library and classroom collections, providing a dependable resource that supports early adolescence with empathy and clarity. Whether you’re reading together or letting a child turn to it independently, this guide helps young readers feel prepared, understood, and less alone during a transformative time.

Whether used as a standalone handbook or as part of the Anita Naik and Sarah Horne Collection, The Girls' Guide to Growing Up is a timeless keepsake—an evidence-based, reassuring companion for growing up. It makes a meaningful gift for tween readers and a trusted resource for families aiming to approach puberty with confidence and care.