Tio and the Secret Room

Why is Mum so tired? And why is my big sister feeling grumpy?Six-year-old Tio has questions. So Dad explains, using simple words and a gentle metaphor, the secret of a mysterious little room that the body prepares each month...With warmth, humour and curiosity, Tio and the Secret Room explores a natural topic that isn't always easy to talk about: periods and the menstrual cycle.There's no technical language or complicated explanations here, just simple, easy-to-understand ideas to help young children discover this natural process, demystify it and make it feel completely normal.Through a beautifully illustrated story, the book supports children's first questions without trying to explain everything at once. Mums and dads will also find a gentle starting point for opening the conversation simply, honestly and without embarrassment when those questions arise.An illustrated story for children aged 5 to 9, to read and discover together as a family, with girls and boys alike.Because periods are a natural part of life, and talking about them simply from an early age can help break down taboos and make them a normal topic for everyone.