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Bright yellow cover of The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great by Sophie Elkan, a puberty book for girls covering periods, changing bodies, relationships, and online safety.
WUKA BooksGirls Guide to Growing Up Great
£8.99
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We love this book because it answers all those so-called “taboo” questions with humour, wisdom, and honesty. It’s the perfect read for any growing girl who deserves reassurance and confidence during this stage of life.

REVIEWS

  • “Wise, kind, non-judgemental and empathetic. This book should be within every girl's arm's reach.” – Sali Hughes, columnist, mother and author
  • “Every young teen needs this book.” – Nadia Sawalha
  • “Funny, kind and wise.” – Daisy Buchanan
  • “Brilliant, accessible, sensitive and funny – get this book for your children, your godchildren, your grandchildren and then everyone else's children!” – Emily Maitlis

BOOK DESCRIPTION

A positive and empowering guide for girls who are going through puberty or curious about what’s ahead. It’s practical, funny, and supportive – helping teens navigate change with confidence and without shame.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

  • Sophie Elkan – Background in Marketing and PR. Worked in women’s magazines including Marie Claire, Mizz, and 19.
  • Laura Chaisty – Qualified Art Psychotherapist with over fifteen years’ experience in the NHS.
  • Dr Maddy Podichetty – GP based in Oxford. All three co-authors are also mothers of girls.
  • Flo Perry – Freelance illustrator and writer.
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If it’s your first pair, you’re protected by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee — try one on, and if it’s not the right fit, you can return or exchange within 40 days. All other items must be unworn and in their original packaging. Once we receive your return, refunds are processed within 10 working days.

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Wash and Care

Rinse, Wash at 40°, air dry inside out. Tested to 54 washes.

Composition
2024 Health & Wellbeing Awards Gold Winner Badge – recognising WUKA for excellence in health and sustainable period care
Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards 2024 Winner Badge – celebrating WUKA’s award-winning products for expecting and new mums
Our Stretch Super Heavy Period Pants take home the silver-award at the Green Parent Natural Beauty Awards 2025 for best menstrual care product
WUKA Perform Period Swimsuit wins best value cross-training kit at the Women's Running Awards 2023
Our High Waist Black Seamless Stretch – Super Heavy Flow period-proof underwear wins best period pants at the Beauty Shortlist Wellbeing Awards 2025
WUKA were finalists at the Pure Beauty Global Awards 2025
We won Gen M Award Winner - Breakthrough Partner for our seamless DryTech™ Incontinence light leaks underwear
The WUKA Postpartum Stretch™ set has been voted Best Postpartum Wellness Product for 2025 by The Positive Birth company

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