You Grow Girl!
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You Grow Girl!
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You Grow Girl!
The debut book from GP, author, media medic and This Morning's resident doctor, Dr Zoe Williams, this is a one-stop guide to growing up for girls aged 9 to 13.
Growing up is exciting, but it can also be a strange and confusing time. You Grow Girl! will help girls ride the rollercoaster more smoothly. Covering everything from periods, hormones and body changes to self-care, healthy relationships, and talking about your mental health with confidence.
With friendly, easy-to-understand information, myth-busting advice, and fun illustrations, this is a positive, celebratory guide to puberty and growing up.
Content includes:
- What is puberty, what happens and how you might feel
- What are periods and why we have them
- Body hair, breast development and personal hygiene
- What happens to the boys?
- Healthy eating, body confidence and exercise
- Wellbeing, self-care and positive mental health
- Hormones and healthy relationships
- A sensitive, age-appropriate introduction to sex, consent and privacy
- Online safety, social media and cyber bullying
- Case studies of amazing and inspiring women
Packed full of advice, tips, and reassurance, Dr Zoe equips young girls with the knowledge they need to flourish and thrive in today's world.
LONGLISTED for the SLA's Information Book Awards 2024
'Informative and empowering, perfect for my daughter Betsy, and all girls growing up in today's world' - Denise van Outen
'A book that every girl needs to grow up happy, healthy and thriving' - Holly Willoughby
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
You Grow Girl! is praised as a delightful and fabulous book that features colourful and engaging illustrations. It is noted for celebrating the diversity of girls, ensuring all feel represented and considered, enhancing its appeal to young readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526365156
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 June 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wren & Rook
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Dr. Zoe Williams MBBS, DRCOG and MRCGP is a practicing NHS GP and media medic. Zoe is currently one of the resident GP's on ITV's popular daytime show 'This Morning' in addition to presenting for the BBC's 'The One Show', 'Horizon' and 'Trust Me I'm a Doctor'.
Her strength lies in sharing knowledge with the viewing public, specialising in debunking the confusing world of medicine, in a warm, down to earth and straightforward manner. Her broadcast career has seen become a household favourite as one of the country's most trusted doctors.Outside of the surgery, Zoe is a National Advisor for Public Health England and is a clinical advisor to the Royal College of General Practitioners. She is also a director and founding member of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. In 2017, Zoe founded the non-profit organisation Fit4LifeCIC, which aims to have a positive and long term impact on young people who have the most challenging lives. The organisation helps these youngsters to create their own physical activity programmes to improve not only their health, but also their wellbeing and enhancing their life aspirations.Zoe regularly contributes to Fabulous, Marie Claire and The Sun. She has worked with number of brands in the health, beauty and lifestyle space and recently joined forces with Estee Lauder as one of the faces of their Breast Cancer Campaign, leading the country in a nationwide online self-check.More from Children's Books
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