The Body Book

I recently bought this book for my 11 year old daughter, and I am very impressed with the honesty through which the information is presented. Adults and tweens alike can relate to the messages throughout this book. Not only is the information accurate, but most importantly it is approached from a tween standpoint. The religious messages that accompany each of the maturity issues are outstanding. I highly recommend this book to any parents who may be afraid or unsure of how to speak to their preteen girls concerning their changing bodies.

I read this book before giving it to my 9 year old daughter. She loves other books by Nancy Rue. I love the way this book talks openly about the changes a girl's body goes through during her pre-teen and teenage years and how it teaches them to take care of their body. I also love the way it teaches them to ask GOD for help and rely on HIM. But, the part I love the most is that it strongly encourages them to talk to their mom first, or another adult they trust if they have any questions. This is a great book to allow your daughter or a girl you love to learn the important information they need as they begin their journey into womanhood.

I bought these book for my girls when they were 9. They poured over them. It was a great way to open the door to body changing talks! I like the journal areas where the girls can write their feelings. With permission from my girls, I would read the entries while sitting with the girls. Helps me to see where their thought lie. The whole series of these "It's a God thing" have my 5 star rating!

This is a wonderful book! I wish they had books like this when I was a little girl. This makes an uncomfortable subject very comfortable. My daughter really enjoyed this book - she said "Mom, I'm glad you bought this for me - it's really informative." And she is only 10 years old. The author did a really good job of answering the "what if this happens to me" questions. It also addresses the subject of eating correctly, exercising, and staying away from things that will harm your body. My daughter understands that her body is a special gift from God and that she needs to treat it like a precious jewel. The author adds humor to it which makes it fun reading.

Have you ever heard of the American Girl book, "The Care and Keeping of You"? This is the Christian version! Ms. Rue and the girls from the Lily series explain, talk about, ask questions, give tips, and more on the subject of adolescence. What's better about this one? It's got God in it. Ms. Rue encourages girls to take all of their problems to God, and provides spaces in the book to write out prayers to our Heavenly Father. I loved reading it, as it has given me knowledge about changes, and what to do with my problems. I suggest it for girls ages 8-14.