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The bestselling body book for girls ages 8 and up, now updated for the 25th anniversary!
Our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. (Medical consultant: Cara Natterson, MD.) You’ll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. Once you feel comfortable with what’s happening, you’ll be ready to move on to the The Care & Keeping of You 2!
From the Publisher

With updated anniversary editions of our groundbreaking Care & Keeping of You series, a new generation of girls can discover fresh ideas and advice for growing up happy and healthy.

Get head-to-toe answers for questions about hair care, periods, pimples, and more.

Learn from letters written to American Girl by real girls seeking insight and support.

Choose the right book for your girl’s age to match the stage of her brain and body.
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Age Range
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Description
Book 2 in our best-selling body book series for girls will guide you through the next steps of growing up. This book covers new questions about periods, your growing body, peer pressure, and more! This companion to The Care & Keeping of You, this updated interactive journal allows girls to record their moods, track their periods, and keep in touch with their overall health and well-being. This invaluable companion to The Care & Keeping of You received its own fresh update! The Feelings Book will help you understand your emotions, and deal with them in positive ways. This helpful resource book is filled with over 100 letters from real girls like you with questions about their changing bodies, and expert answers to each one. This book offers expert insight into drama, from jealousy to gossip to cyberbullying, and how to deal with it. Includes quotes and advice from real girls like you, plus tips and quizzes! From the author of the Care & Keeping of You series! Get tips and facts on everything from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to shaving, acne to voice changes, and everything in between.
Publisher : American Girl Publishing
Publication date : January 2, 2024
Edition : Anniversary,Updated
Language : English
Print length : 104 pages
ISBN-10 : 1683372301
ISBN-13 : 978-1683372301
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Reading age : 8 – 10 years, from customers
Dimensions : 7 x 0.3 x 10.87 inches
Grade level : 3 – 4
Customers say
Customers find this book to be a great introduction to puberty, with gentle explanations and a step-by-step guide that makes it easy to understand. They appreciate how it serves as a great way to open dialogue on sensitive topics, and one customer notes it covers all areas of hygiene in an appropriate manner. The book features great illustrations, and customers value its positive message about body positivity.

