Like the Care and Keeping of You, this book will help girls and parents start important conversations when the whole class is abuzz with Who Likes Who fever. Unlike the teen titles on the market that focus on dating and romance, this book addresses a girl's very first forays into the boy/girl world and gives her wise, warm advice. Help! letters from girls--collected from our AmericanGirl magazine files--and quizzes are included, too.
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From Publishers Weekly
A Smart Girl's Guide to Boys: Surviving Crushes, Staying True to Yourself, & Other Love Stuff! by Nancy Holyoke, illus. by Bonnie Timmons, gives advice in sections called "How to tell him you like him," "Competition & jealousy" and "How to break up." Teens can read letters from girls and advice from boys as well as trying the "pop" quizzes sprinkled throughout.
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Gr 5-8-This upbeat title travels familiar ground, dispensing good advice to girls who are experiencing the first twinges of romance. The book is organized into five main sections: "Brave New World," covering crushes; "Who Likes Who" or how to let a boy know you are interested; "Life in the Fishbowl" on balancing friends and boyfriends; and "Going Together," which offers some ideas for hanging out and advice on the first kiss. The final topic, "Taking Care of You," features a quiz aimed at evaluating how girls are handling themselves in the arena of life with boys. The lively text is interspersed with quick tests and letters from girls. The overall theme, that of developing self-confidence, comes through loud and clear. The comic-book graphics, friendly fonts, and use of color will be appreciated by teens. While none of the information presented here is new, the book does a good job of covering the basics, and readers who are searching for an answer to "Does he like me?" will find help in this text.
Elaine Baran Black, Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville, GA
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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69 of 71 people found the following review helpful:
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Loving this series.....,
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This review is from: A Smart Girl's Guide to Boys (American Girl) (American Girl Library) (Paperback)
I wasn't going to get this title for my nine year old. I thought she was too young. But she REALLY wanted it, telling me, "Mom, I've had tons of crushes already!" I bought it and read it first. While I still think she's a little young for some of the information (especially the "going together" section toward the end), a lot of it was very age appropriate. Rather than just give it to her, we are reading it together. (Thankfully I have a very open and trusting daughter who doesn't get embarrassed by "growing up" issues.) I explained to her that reading about these things does not give her permission to do them.
I strongly disagree with the review on July 13, 2006. I feel that this is an empowering book for girls. It (like most of the books in this series) aids in building self esteem. I found it full of great advice, reinforcing my values and beliefs. And, for this age group, I appreciate that it doesn't go into sexual relationships. There is a time and place for those books. I am relieved to be able to give her a book about the feelings and situations with boys that come BEFORE intimate relationships.
39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Book,
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This review is from: A Smart Girl's Guide to Boys (American Girl) (American Girl Library) (Paperback)
I'm 12 and i think this is a great book for ages 10 and up. (Some say 7 and up, but I don't think 7 year-old's crushes are that "intense" and they don't really have boyfriends.) But anyway, I'm just telling what age group this book should really be.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Book has merit for girls heading to middle school,
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This review is from: A Smart Girl's Guide to Boys (American Girl) (American Girl Library) (Paperback)
After reading the comments by Christian reviewers I felt compelled to share some thoughts. I am Christian but I don't find fault with this book. First, I read the book to see what is in it. It doesn't go beyond holding hands or kissing and points out that kissing is something personal and private. I think parents need to consider their own daughter and their own morals to decide if the book is appropriate. If it is, at what age is it appropriate?
I found that for my almost 12 year old who is headed to middle school next fall it's time to deal with these issues. Most of the book is completely acceptable and I intend to discuss behaviors and ideas that I think are too mature with my daughter. It's a good way to open discussion and to provide common ground for us to talk about things when it comes time for her first dance, etc. The book isn't anti Christian it just doesn't deal with religion--Christian or Jewish or Muslim etc. The religious ideals can come from parents! Every little girl isn't Christian. I suspect that even within "Christian" groups there are differences between Methodist, Baptist, Catholic etc. and within those denominations I suspect there are differences between individual churches and individual families. The book is well written (for the tween/teen audience), colorful and deals thoughtfully with the issues. I think it's got a place on my daughter's shelf.
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