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

A warm, practical and reassuring resource for pre-teens and their caregivers: The Girls' Guide to Growing Up: the best-selling puberty guide for girls by Anita Naik and Sarah Horne is written to calm worries and build confidence as girls approach puberty. Ideal for parents, teachers, librarians or anyone choosing a thoughtful gift set for a tween, this paperback edition explains bodily changes and emotional ups and downs in clear, friendly language.

About this paperback edition

Title: The Girls' Guide to Growing Up: the best-selling puberty guide for girls by Anita Naik and Sarah Horne
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781526360182

What’s inside — clear, age-appropriate guidance

This book is a straightforward puberty guide for girls that covers the most common questions and concerns young readers have. Written by puberty and parenting expert Anita Naik with Sarah Horne, the text answers what is “normal” when bodies change, from the first signs of breast development to the arrival of periods. It also addresses body hair, personal hygiene, mood shifts and how to talk about changes with parents or trusted adults.

Rather than clinical jargon, the authors use an encouraging tone that helps readers feel prepared and positive. Practical tips, friendly explanations and realistic reassurances make this title a valuable addition to any young person’s bookshelf or classroom 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: designed for pre-teens and early teens so complex topics are easy to understand.
• Comprehensive coverage: periods, breast development, body hair, hygiene and emotional changes—everything a young person needs to know.
• Confidence-building: focuses on normalising changes and boosting self-esteem during a sensitive time.
• Perfect format: portable paperback edition is great for bedrooms, school bags or as part of a puberty book collection.

Why parents, teachers and gift buyers choose this guide

Trusted by parents and recommended for school health lessons, this book stands out for its compassionate tone and practical approach. As a bestselling puberty guide for girls, it offers more than facts — it helps readers navigate feelings and social situations that come with growing up. It’s also a thoughtful pick for birthday presents, back-to-school packets, or as part of a boxed set of children’s series books about health and development.

Whether you’re looking for an approachable resource to read together or a standalone handbook your child can turn to, The Girls' Guide to Growing Up is a reassuring companion through early adolescence — a practical, confidence-boosting and timeless keepsake for the important journey of growing up.