Reaching for the Moon

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.

- 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

Lucy H. Pearce is a mother of three, and author of five books for girls and women.

"A must-read for all our daughters!"
-- Melia Keeton-Digby, author, The Heroines Club

"A beautiful, insightful book that every girl should have clenched to her heart… the most life-affirming gift you could offer."
-- Wendy Cook, Founder, Mighty Girl Art

"For our daughters and their mothers, thank you."
-- ALisa Starkweather, founder, Red Tent Temple Movement

"A message of wonder, empowerment, magic and beauty in the shared secrets of our femininity ... written to encourage girls to embrace their transition to womanhood in a knowledgeable, supported, loving way."
-- thelovingparent.com