Looking for Books on Menstruel Cycle for 8 Year Old.

D.,
American Girl publishes a book titled "The Care and Keeping of You" The Body Book for Girls. The book address the overall care of the body, changes that take place in the body, and the menstrual cycle. It also talkes about hair, eyes, mouth, nutrition, acne, bras, and fitness. The illustrations are clean and the language in the book is acceptable for young girls. The book is better than any of the ones you will get from the doctor. My daughter at age 9 was very receptive to this book. Probably due to the other topics discussed in the book. She read it first and then we talked. You can order on line, pick up at Target, Wal-Mart, or Barnes and Noble.

Hi D., Iwent through that search less than a year ago and the one I chose was the American Girl Book, can't remember the exact name but you'll find it in any bookstore. I chose that one because it talks about all the changes that are about to happen to the body but does not talk about the following step, which is sex. It is very understandable, the pictures are drawings but very clear, be prepared to hear "Uuughhh" "Yacky" and all that. Good luck!

A few books my niece mentioned her friends had read where Gotcha Covered comes with sticker and a zippered supply case is for girls 9-12 yrs old. Found it online at Books a million around $12 bucks.
Growing up it's a Girls Thing straight talk about bras, first period and body changes. It's also at books a million online for sure around $8.
My sister thought this book can be helpful its simply called Period. it has a guide for parents with it and I also found it online at books a million around $9.
I've had a few people give me their input as to some books they liked they might be worth checking out to see what you'd like to share with her.

I bought a book for my daughters entitled "What's Happening to my body?" There's one for girls and one for boys. It explains everything. It's a good reference book. Talks about her period, body changes, sex, etc. After she reads it, you may want to go over some things or ask if she has any questions. I had bought it for my older daughters and then couldn't find it so I did a search and found it at Amazon.com, I think. It's out of print so it's really cheap.
I also started early as did my daughters (9 or 10). Never too early.

I actually started young too. I know that maybe the "talk" (i assume you're talking about the "sex talk") is NOT neccessary at this point. You can & SHOULD talk to her about her period. That does NOT mean you have to say one word about having sex!! There are a 1000 ways to explain her period. 1st-it has to happen bc God made it that way. 2nd- It helps you have babies, when you're older..we'll talk about that more. (along those lines...)
3rd- IT helps clean out toxins in your body.
***i'm not sure about your 8 yr old. but we have a 10 yr old and when she was 8, she was not stupid. She knew about periods from hearing adults talk, whether intentional or not. and i'm sure your daughter is probably well aware of some type of idea of her "period". EITHER WAY you have to have this talk soon...and btw: there are no age appropriate books that we could find. there are NONE! lol...it seems that most of them are older and assume that there are just no young girls with their periods. it sucks. good luck! remember, she might be a little girl but they are way smarter and more open than you think. just think of how worse it'll be if you don't talk to her and she just starts bleeding in class?! HELP HER BEFORE THEN!!!! even w/o a book. you're the best one there is,her mom!!

I've heard pretty good things about the American Girls Book:
http://www.amazon.com/Care-Keeping-You-American-Library/d...

Greetings
If your daughter may start menstruating soon, then she is not too young for the "talk"
She needs to know what is going on, or soon to happen in her body. I've heard of more than one pregnant 9 year old girl in my time.
My eldest daughter began menstruation @12 and we had the "talk" @ around age 9. I sat my daughter and niece down and went over this book "The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls" (American Girl Library). I even had them try on panty liners and thicker pads, so that they would had some point of reference when the time came.
You don't have to go over every detail of the "where babies come from" talk, but it will be to her advantage to know.

Books are a great way to start "the talk" -- but a talk is kinda important. Mature or not, if the body's mature enough, it's got to be addressed, you know? In my mind, worse than leaving an emotionally mature kid to read all on her own, would be to leave a less mature kid in the same situation. Good luck!!!

Focus on the Family website has a book that I bought my daughter when she was 9 yrs old. I can't remember the title off hand but if you go to their website and search on "puberty", you'll get a lot of good books. One is here: http://family.christianbook.com/lily-body-book-nancy-rue/...

I hope this helps!
K.
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There are 2 books that may help. FIRST...

1. Before I Was Born- by Carolyn Nystrom.. (to get into the subject and make her feel like she is maturing and growing up.)

2. The Care & Keeping Of You-The Body Book For Girls-(An American Girl Book). This has a journal that is awesome that goes with it that accompanies it that also provides expectations as well as helps her track things when "IT" happens!

My little one LOVES these books and you can either get them at a bookstore or order them on-line at Barnes & Noble or Amazon and get them cheaper.

American Girls books are great! Barnes & Nobles has a great selection - you and she can take a trip to the bookstore together to pick them out.

merican Girl Book Series called "The Care & Keeping of You The Body Book for Girls ". This is a wonderful book & it even has a journal sold separately which I highly reccomend. We got both for our daughter at age 9 & she refers to it all the time & journals regularly. It has made her more comfortable with the changes she's going through & she asks more questions. This book also teaches girls the importance of good hygiene & things such as when & why to use deoderant, etc. It does go into more than what you might be looking for, but you really should consider it. Get it & read ahead so you'll be prepared. Explain to her that it is a wonderful gift even with the monthly inconviences. Good luck.... the mood swings are so very challenging.