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Confidences: Talks With a Young Girl Concerning Herself

Chapter 23: HAPPY SCHOOL DAYS
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The author speaks directly to young girls, using flower and bird analogies to explain bodily structure, growth, and the beginnings of new life in simple, accessible terms. Chapters describe how parts of the body function, how seeds or eggs are sheltered and prepared to grow, common signs of physical change, the importance of rest and protection, and ways to respond to injury or illness. Practical guidance for mothers on gently conveying these facts is included, with the aim of fostering understanding, self-care, and closer mother–daughter communication.










THE GIRL WANTED

BY
NIXON WATERMAN

Cheerful, friendly talks to young women, telling them how they can mould their temperaments and shape their characters to sweetest and noblest influence.

Every young woman should read this book. Every parent should make it a point to have her read it. Every institution dedicated to her instruction should introduce to her this beautiful book of the heart and mind.—Boston Globe.

There is nothing trite or juiceless in this book. Every paragraph is appetizing. A girl will be glad she has read it, and will be the better, the sweeter, the happier therefor.—The Journal of Education.

No one can resist it. A fine book for presentation at graduation, either from grammar or high school.—The World's Chronicle.

Will at once win the reader's heart. In these pages one does not rake among dry leaves, but rather wanders through sweet-smelling meadows.—Christian Endeavor World.

Illustrated. Beautiful cover. Cloth, 8vo.
PRICE, $1.25
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FORBES & COMPANY, CHICAGO










HAPPY SCHOOL DAYS

A BOOK FOR GIRLS
BY MARGARET E. SANGSTER

In this book Mrs. Sangster writes charmingly and sympathetically of the things nearest to the hearts of girls. It discusses the school, home and entire life of the girl in her teens.

It ought to reach the hands of every girl.—St. Paul Pioneer Press.

The book is as fascinating as a story.—Des Moines Register and Leader.

Every girl's mother ought to make her a present of this book.—St. Louis Times.

A charming book pervaded with the spirit of sweet friendliness, complete comprehension and joyous helpfulness.—Chicago News.

An interesting, suggestive, sensible Book, in which Mrs. Sangster is at her best. It is a book of great worth, and whoever extends its usefulness by increasing its readers is a public benefactor.—The Journal of Education.

Handsome cover. Decorated box. Cloth, 12mo.
PRICE, $1.25
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FORBES & COMPANY, CHICAGO