What is a Period?

Product Description

The book loved by menstrual educators and moms alike

Join June and Mommy in this gentle, rhyming first introduction to periods. June explores common curiosities and anxieties, like whether a period hurts, or what it would mean for her to get her period one day.

In the back of the book, you will find

Mommy’s period tips for a comfortable period
Tips for creating a period-positive environment
Celebration ideas for a first period
Period traditions from around the world

Tajiri draws on her experience as the “Period Poet”, a mother, and an artist, to create this must-have book for families. Her signature illustrations are simple, yet vibrant. The story has much depth, and will have your little one looking forward to her first period for years to come.

“This book is a gift to all mothers, daughters and future menstruators. Finally, a children’s book that can convey the beauty of the menstrual cycle to our youth in words and pictures that are easily translated. This is a must read for all future menstruators.”
– Jenna Longoria, The Period Guru

Review

“This book is a gift to all mothers, daughters and future menstruators. Finally, a children’s book that can convey the beauty of the menstrual cycle to our youth in words and pictures that are easily translated. This is a must read for all future menstruators.” – Jenna Longoria, The Period Guru

“Moana and the other princesses got their periods for their birthdays!!!!” – my 4-year old daughter

From the Author

Periods are normal. And when something is normal, we talk about it. We read books about it. We are not afraid to tell our children about it. 

I wrote this book so that my 4-year old daughter could understand periods in a positive, straightforward way. I wrote this book because I want to support other parents in having conversations around periods with their children. I wrote this book because I believe that in order to empower our girls, they need to know about their bodies.