Reaching for the Moon is Lucy H. Pearce’s bestselling guide for girls aged 9-14 as they anticipate and experience their body’s changes. A beautiful, sensitive and nurturing celebration of a girl’s transformation to womanhood, following in the footsteps of her bestselling book for women, Moon Time: harness the ever-changing energy of your menstrual cycle.

Beginning with an imaginary journey into the red tent, a traditional place of women’s wisdom, some of the gifts and secrets of womanhood are imparted in a gentle lyrical way, including:

• The secrets of the moon
• The secrets of our cycles
• The gift of self-care

Along with practical advice on:

• Preparing for her first period
• Choosing menstrual products
• Herbal healing
• Celebrating menarche