What's Happening To Me? The Girl One by Micaela Tapsell - Puberty Guide - Ages 10+ - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781805312994
Publisher: Usborne
Age Range: 10+

Overview:
What's Happening To Me? The Girl One is a brand-new, fully updated edition of Usborne's classic puberty guide, part of the "What and Why" series, written by Micaela Tapsell with all-new artwork throughout. Aimed primarily at readers with female bodies, it uses frank, clear and friendly language to explain the physical, emotional and social changes of growing up, while also opening up age-appropriate conversations about gender identity and sexuality for preteens, parents and teachers alike.

About the Book:
This 64-page paperback sits alongside young readers as they approach and move through puberty, answering questions they may feel too embarrassed to ask aloud. It walks through growth spurts, body hair, breast development and periods, pairing accurate science with practical, reassuring advice. The all-new artwork was created for this edition, reflecting a wider range of bodies and identities so more readers feel represented. Beyond biology, the book explores the emotional side of growing up: mood changes, self-consciousness, shifting friendships, and the pull between wanting independence and still needing support from trusted adults. It introduces gender identity and sexuality in a measured, age-appropriate way, giving readers vocabulary for topics that can otherwise feel confusing. Throughout, the tone favours curiosity over alarm, encouraging children to ask questions, check reliable sources, and talk things through with a parent, carer or teacher. Practical tips are woven in for the adults supporting them too, including guidance on starting conversations and knowing when extra reassurance might help. As a refreshed edition of a long-trusted Usborne title, it keeps what worked well before while bringing content and imagery firmly up to date, making it as useful on a school library shelf as on a bedside table at home.

Key Benefits:

• Fully updated edition with new text and all-new, inclusive artwork.
• Clear, frank explanations of the physical changes of puberty for girls.
• Age-appropriate coverage of gender identity and sexuality.
• Supports the emotional side of growing up, not just the biology.
• Encourages open conversation between children and trusted adults.
• Ideal for home, classroom and library use with readers aged 10+.

About the Author:
Micaela Tapsell is an author and editor at Usborne Publishing, working across non-fiction titles for children, from science and nature to activity books and personal development guides. Originally from Zimbabwe, she brings a curious, down-to-earth approach to explaining big topics simply and honestly. Her writing on this title focuses on giving young readers accurate, reassuring information in a warm, non-judgemental voice, helping demystify puberty for children and the adults supporting them.

Why You'll Love This Guide:
Honest, modern and genuinely useful, this refreshed Usborne classic answers the questions preteens are really asking, with inclusive artwork and a warm, judgement-free tone that makes tricky conversations easier.

Please Note: Cover and edition shown are the current UK paperback edition matching ISBN 9781805312994. Actual cover artwork may vary slightly between print runs.