by Kami McBride

This book is separated into 3 different phases of a woman's moontime. First is "Preparation," where you take time beforehand to gather the foods, personal and sacred space, emotional clearing, and tools, to support your own moontime. Second is "Giving To Yourself," where it offers ideas to nurture you during your bleeding phase.  This section offers many ideas to support one's self in body, mind and spirit, and to honor the intuition within that is heightened at this time. The next section is "Emergence," and offers suggestions to slow down and reflect before returning to the "doing" of the rest of the cycle.  This last section shares recipes for teas, herbal baths, footbaths, foot scrubs, tinctures, body oils, body powders, dream pillows, and foods.   This book is a life affirming, celebration of women and their ability to tap into their feminine essence and power.

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A Girl's Guide to Menstruation With a Parent's Guide by JoAnn Loulan and Bonnie Worthen

This book thoroughly covers questions about puberty and menstruation. The authors emphasize the positive (e.g., "Being comfortable with your own body is important") and use diagrams to familiarize readers with the inner workings of their bodies, including what happens during menstruation. A question-and-answer format in the last three chapters allows girls to locate easily the information they seek. A parent's guide bound into the back suggests how to begin a conversation about puberty, what to cover, etc. A thoughtful approach for young women facing changes.

A Young Girl's Guide to Menstruation by Lorell Gordon

This book was written just for your young daughter, or that special young girl in your life. Maybe she is approaching that special time in her life, or it has already occurred, or perhaps she has begun asking questions. In any event, this introductory book can serve as that 'first book' for that 'first talk.' And don't worry about this special moment being clouded or diluted with other information such as; sexuality, birth control pills, or pregnancy, etc. This book focuses exclusively on menstruation so that it is given the honor and celebration it so deserves. The menstrual cycle is recognized as a gift and a rite of passage toward mature development.  Tilly is experiencing a usual day at school until 'it' happens. With guidance from her mother, Tilly gains an understanding of the physiological changes occurring within her body. Discussion questions follow at the end of the story to facilitate communication between a young girl and her parent about this special moment in her life.