Girlology's There's Something New About You: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up

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You're at that age when there is a lot going on. First bras . . . hair growing on your legs . . . changing friendships . . . and periods. Some of it makes you feel embarrassed, some of it makes you want to scream, and some of it makes you want to roll your eyes and crawl under a rock. Welcome to puberty. Right now you can't imagine how any of this could be fun. But read this book and you can face the weirdness, get over the gross-factor, and head into puberty with confidence and knowledge. It's definitely not a boring lecture like you hear in school. And it's not like an embarrassing little chat with your parents. It was written by two female doctors who are also moms (and they're pretty funny). In addition to the advice, there are great stories about a cast of characters who are going through the same things you may be: Claire thinks she'll never develop; Lily is embarrassed to shop for her first bra; Riley is mortified when she gets her period at her dad's house; Brianna doesn't know what to say when the boys tease her; and Tess is worried about whether or not her tampon will stay in at the swim meet. There's Something New About You will help you make sense of a very confusing time!

Melisa Holmes, M.D., an OB-GYN and mother of three girls, is a nationally recognized expert in the area of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, and has also been named among the Best Doctors in America. She has been providing healthcare to girls, teens, and young adults for more than twelve years. Patricia Hutchison, M.D., mother of two girls, is a pediatrician with the Medical University of South Carolina in the Adolescent Medicine department. For over a decade, she has been a constant in the lives of many adolescent girls, and has been named among the Best Doctors in America.

The Health/Medicine ShelfGirlology's There's Something New About You Melisa Holmes, M.D. & Trish Hutchison, M.D. Health Communications, Inc. 3201 S.W. 15th Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-8190 9780757315268 $12.95 www.hcibooks.com 1-800-441-5569 Ob-gyn Melisa Holmes, M.D. and pediatrician Trish Hutchison, M.D. (both of whom are also mothers) present Girlology's There's Something New About You: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up, the third book in the Girlology series. There's Something New About You is especially for young girls age 8-12, facing the bodily changes of puberty - not just the development of breasts and the onset of menstruation, but also learning how to manage new and sometimes uncomfortably strong emotions, getting proper nutrition, acne do's and don'ts, and much more. A handful of color illustrations enhance this down-to-earth, user-friendly guide that doesn't talk down to young girls confronting a challenging phase in their lives. Highly recommended, both as a gift to any young girl and for school and public library collections. --Midwest Book Review VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) is a bimonthly journal addressing librarians, educators, and other professionals who work with young adults: Holmes, Melissa, and Patrisha Hutchison. Girlology's There's Something New About You: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up. Health Communications, 2010. 128p. $12.95 Trade pb. 978-0-7573-1526-8. Girlology's There's Something New About You: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up is a book about the trials of puberty and growing up. Claire, Riley, Brianna, and Lily are friends who ask the hard questions. Frank and honest answers that cover many issues associated with puberty are provided by the authors, who are both doctors. There is something for every girl in this informative guide to puberty. The authors have taken a no-nonsense approach to the changes girls experience. For more sensitive readers, this approach, along with some of the information, may prove a little too informative, although if readers persist, they will emerge well prepared to face the challenges ahead. Advice is well covered, from bullying to bras, periods to cleanliness, and friendship to eating well. Everyday language, as well as 'agony aunt' style letters at the beginning of each chapter, makes the information more accessible for young teens, who will feel more comfortable when they know others are dealing with the same issues. The graphics are informative without being offensive; pictures of the friends are cute and appealing, giving a fresh lightheartedness to the book. This is a must-have book for all homes and libraries.--Amanda McFadden --Amanda McFadden "VOYA "