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The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great 2nd edition
- Author
- Sophie Elkan
- Narrator
- Sophie Elkan
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 21 May 2026
- Run Time
- 4 hours 51 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
'The book you need' Dr Nighat Arif
A positive and empowering guide for girls who are going through puberty or are interested in what's in store.
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 going on in 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.
* 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
Critics Review
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This is the book you need in your toolkit to know how to grow with all the imperfections, setting your boundaries. showing up for yourself, protecting your peace and celebrating the changes that happen to your wonderful body!
Dr Nighat Arif
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Wise, kind, non-judgemental and empathetic. This book should be within every girl’s arm’s reach.
Sali Hughes, columnist, mother and author
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Brilliant, accessible sensitive and funny – get this book for your children, your godchildren, your grandchildren and then everyone else's children!
Emily Maitlis
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Funny, kind and wise
Daisy Buchanan
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This book frees girls from any ill-conceived myths about what they should or shouldn’t be feeling as they go through puberty. It says that you are ok the way you are - a message that could not be more important particularly during this crucial time where our bodies are going through a revolution.
Women for Women International - UK
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Details
- Author
- Sophie Elkan
- Narrator
- Sophie Elkan
- Duration
- 4 hours 51 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9781399425599
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health, Children’s health, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great 2nd edition: Changing Bodies, Periods, Relationships and Life Online by Sophie Elkan, with Laura Chaisty and Dr Maddy Podichetty, read by Sophie Elkan'The book you need' Dr Nighat Arif A positive and empowering guide for girls who are going through puberty or are interested in what's in store.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 going on in 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.* 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
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