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It's Great to Be a Girl!: A Girl's Guide to Knowing and Loving Her Body
Everywhere your daughter goes--online or in real life--our culture tells her lies about her body. That's why bestselling author Dannah Gresh, creator of the Secret Keeper Girl events has developed this resource that points tween girls like yours to the truth about God's design.
With stories and examples your daughter can relate to, this Girl's Guide takes her to the Bible as her resource, helping her meditate on its message and have fun while she does it. She'll explore questions such as What if my body is different from everyone else's? What does the Bible mean by "Honor God with your body"? What about makeup--should I wear it? If so, how much? Should I be afraid to grow up? What's the big deal with nutrition and exercise?
Here's solid guidance with biblical grounding that will help your daughter grow spiritually as she's maturing physically.
About this series: The Girl's Guide books in the Secret Keeper Girl Series have been created for tween girls to help them explore topics important to them and give them the opportunity to travel deeper into "God's diary"--the Bible--for truth and instruction.
With stories and examples your daughter can relate to, this Girl's Guide takes her to the Bible as her resource, helping her meditate on its message and have fun while she does it. She'll explore questions such as What if my body is different from everyone else's? What does the Bible mean by "Honor God with your body"? What about makeup--should I wear it? If so, how much? Should I be afraid to grow up? What's the big deal with nutrition and exercise?
Here's solid guidance with biblical grounding that will help your daughter grow spiritually as she's maturing physically.
About this series: The Girl's Guide books in the Secret Keeper Girl Series have been created for tween girls to help them explore topics important to them and give them the opportunity to travel deeper into "God's diary"--the Bible--for truth and instruction.
- GenresParentingNonfiction
128 pages, Paperback
First published March 4, 2015
17 people are currently reading
135 people want to read
About the author
Dannah Gresh
95 books187 followersDannah Gresh, a mother/daughter communication coach, has sold well over three quarters of a million copies of her books—including And the Bride Wore White and 2008's best-selling CBA youth book, Lies Young Women Believe (coauthored with Nancy Leigh DeMoss)—making her one of the most successful Christian authors targeting teens and preteens. With the belief that today's culture has been seeking to rob little girls of their innocence, Dannah has been fighting on the front lines to protect them. Her fun line of Secret Keeper Girl mom/preteen daughter connecting resources and live events that tour the country provide moms with just the right tools to fight back. She has long been at the forefront of the movement to encourage both tweens and teens to pursue purity and is often called upon to defend the conservative position of abstinence in national news media like USA Today, Time, Chicago Tribune, and Women's Wear Daily. She is also a frequent contributor to FamilyLife Today, Midday Connection, and Focus on the Family. Dannah lives in State College, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bob, and their children, Robby, Lexi, and Autumn, whom the family adopted from China in 2007. She and her husband founded Grace Prep, a new model in Christian high school education, which Bob administrates. She is shamelessly in love with her labradoodle, Stormie. (DannahGresh.com)
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December 4, 2023
I wanted to like this book more. I wanted it to be an easy choice for me to go through with my two girls. If only. Puberty, health, and the needs of each child are so different. I can imagine it's hard to write such a general book. For transparency, I haven't read the adult paired book.
My favorite parts:
The ABCs of becoming a Christian
It's written in a study format where mothers or caregivers and daughters can go through it together.
It has a pretty solid biblical foundation.
They discuss all things in moderation which can be helpful.
They focus on avoiding legalism and seeking the heart of the issue.
Some topics they say, "ask your mother/caregiver more about this topic."
They're inclusive to foster and adopted kids.
They include girls all across the melanin spectrum.
What I can't get over:
For more natural-minded families, there aren't really suggestions aside from over the counter western products and medicines.
There is a little bit of shaming and not wiggle room for personal discretion over certain hygiene topics. Shaving - not everyone needs to or wants to do that. Bathing every day, that's outdated information and has proven to be harmful to hair and bodies. They mention second-hand clothing as a form of lack of hygiene or good care.
The biggest issue: I don't think they should discuss diet and weight as in-depth as they do. It's a huge RED FLAG to me when there is a mention of charting food. This might be important information for some girls, but can plant eating disorder seeds for others. If your daughter is prone to or at risk for eating disorders, I'd skip this book.They attempt to cover it well, but I don't think it's successful.
Overall, I loved the foundation and format of this book. It is written well and in a way that seeks to connect with young girls on their level. However, because of the westernized healthcare, and the diet and weight issue, I'm going to be passing on this book.
My favorite parts:
The ABCs of becoming a Christian
It's written in a study format where mothers or caregivers and daughters can go through it together.
It has a pretty solid biblical foundation.
They discuss all things in moderation which can be helpful.
They focus on avoiding legalism and seeking the heart of the issue.
Some topics they say, "ask your mother/caregiver more about this topic."
They're inclusive to foster and adopted kids.
They include girls all across the melanin spectrum.
What I can't get over:
For more natural-minded families, there aren't really suggestions aside from over the counter western products and medicines.
There is a little bit of shaming and not wiggle room for personal discretion over certain hygiene topics. Shaving - not everyone needs to or wants to do that. Bathing every day, that's outdated information and has proven to be harmful to hair and bodies. They mention second-hand clothing as a form of lack of hygiene or good care.
The biggest issue: I don't think they should discuss diet and weight as in-depth as they do. It's a huge RED FLAG to me when there is a mention of charting food. This might be important information for some girls, but can plant eating disorder seeds for others. If your daughter is prone to or at risk for eating disorders, I'd skip this book.They attempt to cover it well, but I don't think it's successful.
Overall, I loved the foundation and format of this book. It is written well and in a way that seeks to connect with young girls on their level. However, because of the westernized healthcare, and the diet and weight issue, I'm going to be passing on this book.
July 29, 2023
My eldest daughter and I finished going through “It’s Great to be a Girl” and I couldn’t recommend this book more! She and I had a precious time sipping tea and coffee and nibbling on cookies, while discussing how God made our bodies, and how to use them for his glory.
This book is recommended for ages 8 to 12 and would be a great choice for any woman to go through with her daughter, granddaughter, niece or younger sister.
This book is recommended for ages 8 to 12 and would be a great choice for any woman to go through with her daughter, granddaughter, niece or younger sister.
July 3, 2025
Wow! What a book 🤯. If you have a pre-teen a teenager or you work with teenagers read this book. It has so many great thoughts to help these young ladies turn into beautiful young women. One of the great things about it is the way it explains that our greatest achievement we could ever have with our bodies is to give it to the Lord and glorify Him with it!
October 10, 2017
My daughter loves this book!
It's adorable and helped her to understand all the changes she's going through without being embarrassing.
It's adorable and helped her to understand all the changes she's going through without being embarrassing.
April 2, 2023
Read for research purposes. 1.5, rounded up.
August 13, 2015
Great book....
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November 6, 2016
I didn't actually finish this. Just skimmed it. It's really meant for a tween girl to read, I just wanted to check it out. :) It's good! And I can imagine that a tween would really like it.
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