Reaching for the Moon by Lucy H. Pearce

Reaching for the Moon is the girl’s version of Lucy H. Pearce’s much-loved women’s book, Moon a guide to celebrating your menstrual cycle. Written especially for girls aged 9-14 as they anticipate and experience their body’s gradual changes.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 – The secrets of the moon.- The secrets of our cycles.- The gift of self-care.Along with practical advice – Preparing for her first period.- Choosing menstrual products.- Herbal healing.- Celebrating menarche.Reaching for the Moon is a nurturing celebration of a girls’ transformation to womanhood, written by a mother and respected women’s educator.