What does it mean to be a young girl in the great big world today? Thank Heaven for Little Girls celebrates the challenges, joys, trials, and adventures that define little girls" journeys. Illustrated with over 60 beautiful photographs, which are supported by uniquely insightful quotations, this book will enchant and beguile you into the world that is seen through the eyes of a young girl. Each chapter explores young girls" journeys through the stages of growing and learning: A time for being . . . When a little girl is so spontaneous and enthusiastic that she makes every moment a delight for all those she touches. A time for loving . . . When a little girl realizes that it is good to give and share-her toys, her lunch, and most important her heart. A time for growing . . . When a little girl"s self-awareness and self-esteem is nurtured, and those qualities grow into kindness, love, and self-confidence. A time for becoming . . . When a little girl takes the next step toward being a young woman, she begins thinking about her choices and making her own decisions. A time for blossoming . . . When a little girl, who is given the opportunity, can make her dreams come true and become a beautiful young woman. Enriched with humor and joy, these little girls are captured as they celebrate all of the special gifts they possess.