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The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great 2nd edition

Changing Bodies, Periods, Relationships and Life Online
By Sophie Elkan
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The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great 2nd edition by Sophie Elkan is described as 'the book you need' by Dr Nighat Arif. This positive and empowering guide is perfect for girls who are going through puberty or are interested in what's to come. Going through... Read More
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A positive and empowering guide for girls who are going through puberty or are interested in what's in store.

A positive and empowering guide for girls who are going through puberty or are interested in what's in store.

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The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great 2nd edition by Sophie Elkan is described as 'the book you need' by Dr Nighat Arif.

This positive and empowering guide is perfect for girls who are going through puberty or are interested in what's to come.

Going through puberty? Thinking about puberty? Worried about growing up? Don't worry! This book is for you.

Puberty isn't just about what's happening with your body – it's also about your brain, your emotions, and the world around you. Knowledge is power! All the information you need is here in this updated guide, plus advice, wisdom, and lots of questions from girls just like you.

Topics covered in The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great 2nd edition include:

  • Body basics (like breasts, spots, and periods)
  • Life's big mysteries. Is how you look important? Is a crush ever wrong? Is it bad to be jealous of your friends?
  • Thoughtful advice on anxiety and other challenging emotions
  • Clear, empowering info on emotions, sex, sexuality, and identity
  • Staying safe and having fun online

The book also provides plenty of space to add your own ideas and doodles.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399425650

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Green Tree

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: Black and white illustrations throughout

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 279g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Health & Wellness Self-Help & Personal Development Sophie Elkan Young Adult

About the Author

Sophie Elkan has a background in Marketing and PR and now works in communications. She started her career working on women's magazines as well as teen titles Mizz and 19.

Laura Chaisty is a qualified Art Psychotherapist with over fifteen years' experience working in the NHS.

Dr Maddy Podichetty is a GP based in Oxford.

All three are mothers of girls.

Flo Perry is a freelance illustrator and writer. She has a passion for drawing funny pictures, especially about boobs and cats.

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