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Starred Review on February 1, 2015 | Multimedia Review
Gr 5 Up—Three of the times in a girl's life when she's told she's a "big girl" are depicted in the animated introduction: when she learns to use the potty; then when she rides her bike without training wheels for the first time; and lastly, when she gets her first bra. The subject here is early puberty, and the candid interviews with girls who have experienced it make the film emotionally engaging. Most of these girls started puberty at nine years of age, setting them apart from their peers, making them self-conscious, and forcing them ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More