From body battles to family drama, tween and teen girls face many difficult situations. Essential health brings these widespread issues to life with character narratives and discussion questions. Readers will develop positive ways to deal with common scenarios, while also building self-esteem. Advice from a professional doctor and encouraging tips conclude each chapter and leave readers feeling confident to handle upcoming challenges.
"Delicate, flowery borders and designs grace the pages in these books, yet the personal stories are both forthright and candid...these volumes cover the gamut of challenges and pressures that whittle girls' self-esteem...The true-to-life situations described in these books will be a sure hook for the intended audience. THE BOTTOM LINE: Consider Essential Health for its intimacy and authentic language as first purchase choices." —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple Supplement, November 2008
Pre-K/K
