Reaching for the Moon is the girl's version of Lucy H. Pearce's much-loved first book, Moon Time: 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 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. Reaching for the Moon is a nurturing celebration of a girls' transformation to womanhood, written by a mother and respected women's educator.