Growing Strong
Caring for the Body God Gave Me
Ages 7-9 | A Story About Ruby and Jack
As children grow, so do their questions. Why does my body work the way it does? Why do I feel worried sometimes? Why are people different? How do I stay safe online? Growing Strong helps answer these important questions through engaging storytelling, practical life lessons, and meaningful family conversations.
Join nine-year-old Ruby and seven-year-old Jack as they navigate school, sport, friendships, family life, and the challenges of growing up. Through relatable stories and everyday experiences, children learn about their amazing bodies, caring for their physical and emotional wellbeing, respecting themselves and others, building confidence, and making safe choices both online and offline.
As Ruby and Jack encounter real-life situations, children discover how their bodies work, why feelings matter, how to develop a healthy body image, the importance of privacy and consent, and how to recognise tricky situations. Topics such as online safety, body ownership, trusted adults, bullying, personal boundaries, and No, Go, Tell are woven naturally into the story, helping children understand these vital concepts in ways they can remember and apply.
Perfect for:
✦ Parents and carers wanting to prepare children for the challenges of the primary school years
✦ Christian families looking for a trusted, faith-based resource about growing up
✦ Grandparents seeking a meaningful gift that supports healthy development
✦ Home educators and teachers wanting story-based learning resources
✦ Churches, children's ministries, and family support programs
✦ Children beginning to navigate friendships, technology, independence, and self-identity
✦ Anyone wanting to help children build resilience, confidence, wisdom, and personal safety skills
Inside you'll discover:
✦ A chapter-by-chapter story featuring Ruby, Jack, and Biscuit
✦ Explains how the body works in a child-friendly way
✦ Encourages healthy habits for body, mind, and emotional wellbeing
✦ Promotes positive body image and self-worth
✦ Introduces privacy, consent, and respectful relationships
✦ Teaches online safety and how to recognise unsafe situations
✦ Reinforces trusted adults and the No, Go, Tell safety message
✦ Includes discussion questions for every chapter
✦ Christian, faith-filled, and family-centred
More than a book about growing up, Growing Strong equips children with the knowledge, confidence, and values they need to navigate childhood with wisdom and courage. Through the familiar journey of Ruby and Jack, readers learn that they are wonderfully made, deeply loved, and never have to face life's questions alone.
