A girl and a dolphin come of age. Flowering Woman, Moontime for Kory makes puberty an adventure. Through friendship, finding her talents and place in a community, a girl experiences a rite-of-passage into womanhood. The story also inspires readers to create a local, sustainable economy—so important in these changing times.
I am the first book dealing with Menarch celebrations, originally printed in 1988 by Sunlight Productions. "Flowering Woman" has been out of print for several years. This is the 2009 debut. Let me know how you like me. Better yet, write your review of this story on amazon. Thanks!
These two well-illustrated books make great companion guides to Flowering Woman, Moontime for Kory.
The What’s Happening to My Body Book for Girls; a growing up guide for parents and daughters. by Linda Madaras with Area Madaras, Newmarket Press, New York, 2000 Third Edition.
Nine chapters deal clearly with all aspects of puberty and menstruation, including measuring for a bra and dealing with sexual harassment. The third edition I have is full of easy to read facts and well thought out illustrations. Plus, girls of all ages share personal stories of how they’ve dealt with various aspects of growing up.
“What’s Happening to Me?” The answers to some of the world’s most embarrassing questions. by Peter Mayle and illustrated by Arthur Robins. A Lyle Stuart Book, Carol Publishing Group, Secaucus, N.J. 1996.
It’s easy to see why this book has sold over a million copies. The images are so appealing—honest and funny. I laughed out loud at the page “Breasts like women come in all shapes and sizes.” That page illustration helped me feel better about myself. Girls often stare at me when I’m at the gym. So I smile and say, “Breasts, like women come in all shapes and sizes.” This book introduces preteens to puberty and, it’s a great companion book for Flowering Woman, Moontime for Kory.
