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.