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published
September 1998
by American Girl
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Paperback, 104 pages
isbn
1562476661
(isbn13: 9781562476663)
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This "head-to-toe" guide answers all your question, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and every thin...more
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Read in June, 2008
recommended to Rachel by:
my momrecommends it for: Girls, Mothers of Girls, Teachers of Girls
When we were little, American Girl publications were a pretty big deal in our house. I had a subscription to the magazine and my sister and I had dolls and books that corresponded with those dolls. Of course, as I started to grow up the American Girl phenomenon was no longer something I was interested in, but this book was still really really helpful. My mom bought it for me and left it on my bed when I was at school. She understood that some of the issues of being a pre-teen (or just hittin...more
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Read in April, 2008
Read this with my 8-year-old. Provided excellent framework for good conversations about all the changes that will come with puberty. Covers personal hygiene, nutrition, exercise, bras, menstruation (including diagrams showing how tampons work and details on the various things that pads or tampons are better for), and throughout, acknowledgement of all the weird ways that these things might make girls feel and how normal this is.
The book does not cover sex, so if you are looking f...more
The book does not cover sex, so if you are looking f...more
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recommends it for:
all pre-puberty girls
I bought this book for my almost 9 year old daughter. It was a great book for going over all the changes that would be happening in the near future. I love that it covers everything (with the exception of sex) but it lended itself so I could lead into that topic from the book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a daughter that is pre-puberty and you are looking for a way to have a talk about it. I also recommend doing what we did and having a girls night shopping, dinner and then...more
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This is a great mother/daughter book! I read this book with my 10 year old daughter to teach her about all the changes that happen as you mature from a girl to a young woman. We had a lot of fun reading, laughing and enjoying this book together. She looked forward to it every evening, and so did I!
I don't want my girls to be embarassed or feel uncomfortable talking to me about the changes they are/will experience. This book has helped me get off to a healthy start with my daugh...more
I don't want my girls to be embarassed or feel uncomfortable talking to me about the changes they are/will experience. This book has helped me get off to a healthy start with my daugh...more
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Read in May, 2009
This book is part of the American Girl franchise and it shows.
Some positives and negatives:
The information seems well-balanced for the most part. There's talk about diversity (but ethnic, not gender-based, size-based, or anything-else-based), the urge to compare oneself to images of women/girls in the media, deets on boobies (shapes, sizes, care, how long they take to grow, bras, etc.), eating disorders, periods, etc. But it also does some all-over grooming advice that ...more
Some positives and negatives:
The information seems well-balanced for the most part. There's talk about diversity (but ethnic, not gender-based, size-based, or anything-else-based), the urge to compare oneself to images of women/girls in the media, deets on boobies (shapes, sizes, care, how long they take to grow, bras, etc.), eating disorders, periods, etc. But it also does some all-over grooming advice that ...more
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Mothers of daughters!
Standard book for every girl! A book which should precede Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Like an owner's manual for girls ages 9-12. Includes very cute, simple explanations and cartoons about why our bodies change. I bought this for my friend's 5th grade daughter whose friends are starting their periods and can't understand what it is or why she hasn't gotten hers. She has a lot of questions her mother isn't prepared to answer, so this book should help fill in the blanks.
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Read in June, 2009
I got this for my daughter a while ago and I think it does an excellent job introducing lots of subjects about the body and how to care for it. It discusses more intimate subjects like developing breasts, pubic hair, periods, and even gives step-by-step instructions for how to put in a tampon and advice on shaving your armpits. However, most of the book deals with easier subjects, such as taking care of your hair, being active, eating right, and more. It does not discuss sexuality at all. I H...more
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Boys. jk jk. lol.
I ♥ American Girl.
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Read in October, 2008
recommended to Jill by:
I Found it as a Best-seller on Amazon.comrecommends it for: Pre-teen Girls, Mothers and Grandmothers of Preteen Girls
The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library)
by Valorie Schaefer
Edition: Paperback
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Where Was This Book When I Was Growing Up?, October 7, 2008
Where was this book when I was growing up? What a great book for girls. As a mother of three girls and a grandmother of four girls, I give thumbs up to The Care & Keeping of You.
I began reading this book with my nine-year-old g...more
by Valorie Schaefer
Edition: Paperback
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Where Was This Book When I Was Growing Up?, October 7, 2008
Where was this book when I was growing up? What a great book for girls. As a mother of three girls and a grandmother of four girls, I give thumbs up to The Care & Keeping of You.
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This is an excellent book, but the full five stars largely reflect the vileness of all the other books on this topic!
The Care and Keeping of you has most of the straight forward puberty related information a girl will need. And it is written in a non condescending way, which is nice.
Even though my daughter and I have talked about the puberty process at length, she really wanted a book that she could read on her own on the topic, and though I was skeptical due to the american girl ...more
The Care and Keeping of you has most of the straight forward puberty related information a girl will need. And it is written in a non condescending way, which is nice.
Even though my daughter and I have talked about the puberty process at length, she really wanted a book that she could read on her own on the topic, and though I was skeptical due to the american girl ...more
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Read in July, 2009
If you could give a book 10 stars - this would be it!!!! My daughter is 9 years old and I am already seeing her grow into a young woman and I didn't have a clue how to approach the things she would need to know as she grew up. This book is a parents' manual to those things. You MUST get this book for your little girl! It is detailed with great illustrations and covers so much. My daughter took to it right away! This book is on my TOP 5 list!
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Read in March, 2009
recommended to Nicole by:
friendsrecommends it for: mothers of young girls with questions about "growing up"
This is a very straight-forward, yet simply put book for young girls. I haven't read it yet with my daughter as I wanted to read it first before I talked with her, but I liked how it puts it on her level and simply, not in a manner that will scare or overwhelm her, I don't think. I'm using this as a tool to help me explain to her "growing up" and all that entails. From my perspective, I think it will be a great tool and stepping stone to get us started on that first discussion and many...more
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Read in November, 2008
recommends it for:
moms and daughters
Currently reading with my 9-1/2 year old daughter. So far, it's a great intro to many hygeine and body topics. I want to read through it with her and answer any questions she may have before putting it all in her hands.
Whew! Just made it through the whole book. Glad I had this to guide me through the rough stuff. It helped us to laugh and learn together. I highly recommend this book to cover everything from deodorant to haircare to PMS.
Whew! Just made it through the whole book. Glad I had this to guide me through the rough stuff. It helped us to laugh and learn together. I highly recommend this book to cover everything from deodorant to haircare to PMS.
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This book is an invaluable tool for young girls. I got this when I was 11 years old and now 10 years later, I still remember how helpful it was to me growing up. It teaches girls about their growing bodies and helps them understand the changes they are going through while giving them great health tips.
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This book taught me everything I need to know about growing up. From zits to braces to hair. It has really changed my life! If you are looking for a book like this read The Care & Keeping of You!
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Read in March, 2009
For a mass-market product, it contains good information middle grades girls want to know about, in a pleasing accessible manner. Best and most surprising entry? How to insert a tampon!
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Read in May, 2005
For me being on my way to the "big" teen years, this book really helped me alot. It tells you great advice, and reminds you that you aren't the only one that is going through this.
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Read in December, 2008
Fabulous!!!! So well written for that age group. My daughter (9 1/2 years old) actually picked this book out and I'm so glad she did. It has definitely been a great add on to our already 'pre puberty' discussions.
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Read in April, 2008
I have learnt allot fro this book.It has taught me how to take care of myself properly.It tells you anything and everything you need to know on how to look after yourself.
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