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The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls, Revised Edition (American Girl® Wellbeing) Paperback – Picture Book, March 26, 2012

by Valorie Schaefer (Author), Josee Masse (Illustrator)
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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!
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    American Girl Library
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  4. Language
    English
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    900L
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    7 x 0.6 x 10.87 inches
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    American Girl Publishing
  9. Publication date
    March 26, 2012
  10. ISBN-10
    1609580834
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1609580834
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Looking for guidance as your child grows? The American Girl Care & Keeping of You books offer award-winning advice from trusted experts for pre-teen years through puberty.

Care and Keeping Of You 1

From morning to night, find help with proper hygiene basics.

Care and Keeping Of You 2

Understand how bodies change with age-appropriate explanations.

Care and Keeping Of You 3

Discover healthy activities and habits to last a lifetime.

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Valorie Schaefer lives in St. Louis with her husband and dog, and she is the proud mom of two girls. She still aspires to be the “cool mom” whose kids will talk to her about anything. She has written a number of educational books for young readers.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Girl Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 26, 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ New - Revised
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1609580834
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1609580834
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 10 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.6 x 10.87 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ American Girl Library
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 900L
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 26,974 ratings

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    Cara is a leading voice in puberty and adolescent health. A pediatrician, speaker and podcast host, she is a New York Times bestselling author of multiple books including The Care and Keeping of You series, with more than seven million copies in print, and the forthcoming This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained (Rodale Books, Oct 2023). Cara graduated from Harvard and John Hopkins Medical School and trained at UCSF.

    When her own daughter started puberty, she realized there was no company dedicated to making this decade of life more comfortable….so she started one. When her son entered puberty, she realized that there was even less puberty content and product aimed at males… so she decided to fix that, too.

    For more information, check out orderofmagnitude.co, worryproofmd.com and myoomla.com or watch her in action on IG and TikTok @spillingthepubertea.

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Customers find this book to be a gentle introduction to puberty, particularly suitable for 8-11 year olds, and appreciate its comprehensive coverage of important topics. The book is written in simple language, making it easy to understand, and helps open up conversations about body changes. Customers like the illustrations, noting they are tastefully done and not overly graphic, while also covering hygiene from top to bottom.

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1,366 customers mention "Book for young girls"1,348 positive18 negative

Customers find this book very good for younger girls, describing it as a perfect guide for those coming of age, with gentle and practical content about puberty.

"...The book keeps my little girl interested in a very embarrassing topic for her, and she sleeps with it on her night stand, and refers to it often...." Read more

"...through the verbiage and imagery, it's clear that no girl is unique in encountering these issues, but they ARE very unique in when, what, and how......" Read more

"Perfect for tweens entering/about to enter that crazy roller coaster called puberty!..." Read more

"...So far, this is working well for me and my kids, and they feel very comfortable asking questions and talking about puberty with me and my husband/..." Read more

1,312 customers mention "Information quality"1,293 positive19 negative

Customers find the book informative and appreciate how it helps open up conversations about sensitive topics, with one customer noting it does a good job explaining upcoming changes.

"...this book, you're setting a healthy routine in motion that's not ambigious, its purposeful and it attributes to overall good health." Read more

"...and explain them from an outsider's perspective, this book is a fantastic resource for several reasons: 1.)..." Read more

"...Covers all the main topics young ladies need to help them be prepared and confident. I bought this & read it with my daughter...." Read more

"...I think it's very well-written and perfect for curious, developing children (especially kids who might be shy about speaking about it at first)...." Read more

922 customers mention "Readability"922 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with several mentioning they love to read it, and one customer noting they would spend hours reading it.

"...It’s very age appropriate, but also straight forward and simple, but not boring...." Read more

"...For a first book that talks about how to take care of oneself it is pretty solid, it doesn’t dive into sex or anything of like that." Read more

"...any mother, step mother or parental figure that wishes to have a stronger bond and open communication with every little girl/young lady in their..." Read more

"This book is awesome...." Read more

599 customers mention "Ease of reading"593 positive6 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and appreciate its simple language, with one customer noting it presents information in an engaging way.

"...so much easier about the puberty talk, it is laid out in interesting short paragraphs that are easy to digest...." Read more

"...The ease of presentation - my daughter ADORES the way the book is presented...." Read more

"...It’s very age appropriate, but also straight forward and simple, but not boring...." Read more

"...I think it's very well-written and perfect for curious, developing children (especially kids who might be shy about speaking about it at first)...." Read more

188 customers mention "Conversation quality"178 positive10 negative

Customers appreciate how the book facilitates discussions about the body, making it easier to talk about sensitive topics. One customer notes it provides a comfortable way to introduce these subjects, while another mentions it makes the conversation relatively painless.

"...She feels very comfortable laying in bed at bedtime and reading a section or two with me, and having comfortable dialog about often-times..." Read more

"...far, this is working well for me and my kids, and they feel very comfortable asking questions and talking about puberty with me and my husband/their..." Read more

"...or parental figure that wishes to have a stronger bond and open communication with every little girl/young lady in their lives...." Read more

"This book is an amazing tool for educating and opening dialogue with your young girls as they approach puberty...." Read more

179 customers mention "Illustrations"169 positive10 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations in the book, finding them nice, well-presented, and not embarrassingly graphic, with one customer noting that the graphics and content are age-appropriate.

"...The illustrations are still playful and definitely hit the nail on the head with the awkward bodies and cute expressions...." Read more

"...I am grateful for these American Girl resources which give a modern presentation yet retain a sense of innocence and dignity." Read more

"...It talks about puberty in a mostly positive way. It has fun illustrations that would appeal to my daughter and does talk about all bodies being..." Read more

"...It’s some thing they can read in private. It has illustrations and I’ve bought both my daughters along the way and two of my granddaughters these..." Read more

117 customers mention "Introduction"117 positive0 negative

Customers find this book to be a gentle introduction to growing up, describing it as a great beginner's guide that makes life easy.

"...It’s very age appropriate, but also straight forward and simple, but not boring...." Read more

"...My girl has a very innocent mind, shes body positive, loves the way she looks, and truly doesn't let others define her...." Read more

"...written very straight forward and just gives simple facts and simple instructions...." Read more

"Great beginners book for introducing young girls to body care, how to stay clean and healthy, and what comes next...." Read more

77 customers mention "Hygiene"73 positive4 negative

Customers praise the book's comprehensive approach to hygiene, covering all aspects from top to bottom and emphasizing the importance of cleanliness.

"...ranging from changing bodies to eating habits, exercise, and hygiene guidance. 2.)..." Read more

"...It goes over self care such as washing your face, cleaning your body (including armpits), a little on having your period, and that type of thing...." Read more

"...going through it with her and it’s really helping my daughter understand the importance of proper hygiene...." Read more

"...For instance, it talks about washing your hair every day.. well, yes if you get it dirty, but it’s not healthy for your hair to wash it every day...." Read more

Great but mild book
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Great but mild book
My friend recommended me this book; however, she had the original one and not the 2 part series. I was caught off guard about the pictures of breast but other than that it was a good, mild book. The one picture of the vagina and uterus was the only one and there was no detail about the parts of the vagina. It also doesn’t show any demonstration on how to use tampons, that is saved for book 2. Definitely great for start of conversation
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  • Marcie Shelton
    5.0 out of 5 stars As expected and useful
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025
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  • M. Hudson
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Book That Creates A Strong Bond!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2014
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    I give this 5 stars for helping me communicate with my boyfriend's 8 and 10 year old girls. They don't have a mother, and every girl needs a special someone to turn to in order to understand and not fear the changes they're going through and will go through (just around the corner). Little did I know that this book is by the American Girl Label, and both her and her younger sister love American Girl. It was immediately accepted as a "book of gold". I expressed to her that I am absolutely here for ANYTHING, ANYTIME she needs/wants to talk. She's got a wonderful father, but sometimes it takes an understanding woman available in order to keep the communication lines open and confusing changes in your body to be less feared and better understood. We've had the "period" talk, which went much smoother than I thought it would, thanks to this book. It appears that she is developing early, so it was a wise investment purchased not a moment too soon. She's now confident in talking to me about everything; and she's asking for the next books and journal for Christmas 2014. I'm happy to oblige.

    I'm very grateful for the bond that I have with both girls. Now, her younger sister is reading the book and is more open to asking questions also.

    This book opened the door to a stronger, more trusting relationship that would not have been as easy without this book. *Just a tip: read the book yourself. That way, any questions you are asked can be better planned for, and questions better understood. Plus, it's just best to understand what they are learning and the details. When I'm shown a page in the book and asked "What does this part mean?", I know exactly what they've read and how to comfortably answer it in a way that they can understand.

    The best thing about this book is that it teaches girls what they need to know and understand at the age they are at. At 10, I started my monthly cycle. I was early, but I had no one to talk to. I only had a library full of books that informed me, but they also terrified me. I wasn't old enough to learn about subjects attached to you're period, such as details about sex. That's one thing I hoped to eliminate with this book. Yes, it does explain what a period is and why, but it does NOT explain sex or pregnancy. At 10 (the younger is 8), I can trust that this book won't terrify them like I was. The "sex talk" will happen when she's old enough to know. Some people believe in terrifying their child because it scares them into abstinence, but I'm not that type of parent. I encourage good choices based on information given to them in a way that encourages those positive choices. This book is an excellent tool for that.

    I recommend this book to any mother, step mother or parental figure that wishes to have a stronger bond and open communication with every little girl/young lady in their lives. It's truly helpful, and we're all grateful for it!!

    Thank you, American Girl, for helping the girls in my home to better understand themselves, and feel comfortable communicating their questions and any fears they may have. Book #2, and the journal out of the line of books/journals available will be making their way under the tree this Christmas.
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  • Benjamin M Lambeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Triggered much?
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
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    What on earth is happening out there moms? If your sweet summer child is happy discussing her body changes/functions with you and has goddess-like self esteem then no, dear, this book isnt for you. Yes this book discuss proper eating and healthy weight because her future depends on taking care of herself by making good food choices. Diet? Well sometimes we need to cut out junk food and be careful not to binge eat. If you do not like certain parts of the book then by all means skip it but do not get on Amazon and bash this book. Is it that serious? Are you not sitting down with your child and reading this together? This is important stuff, so no your child should not "surprise" or "shock" you with something they have read alone without you there to guide them. This is no cartoon book about puppies for crackers sake, its about body changes so please do not toss it to your kid and make it their issue to figure out. This book will be read with my little girl on a mom/daughter trip. Make the time to sit down with your child. I have already thumbed through it and this book covers EVERYTHING that I would want to discuss. So, here is what its like trying to discuss breasts with my 9 year old daughter:
    "Hey babylove I bought you some bras"
    "um why?"
    "well love, you are growing and this is part of becoming a young woman"
    "no thanks"
    "well, theres some movement up top and you are very ......developed and this will help with support"
    "ugh....ok who cares?"
    So, yall buy the book, some of us need help articulating why this matters. My child has under arm hair but refuses deoderant and only wipes when she remebers because she has three teen brothers and is too busy playing in the dirt and catching frogs like they used too. I need a little help because when I discuss lady things with my tom-boy, she dismisses it. Yes there are negative reviews but if a book sets you off, then you may need to head on over to the Disney section and type in the words: LET IT GO!
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  • Paolo Pelloni
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo
    Reviewed in Italy on December 16, 2015
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    Il libro è abbastanza esaustivo ed è stato subito apprezzato da mia figlia di 10 anni. Non sostituisce il colloquio con i genitori, anzi lo ha incentivato generando domande e occasioni di confronto.
    Il fatto che sia il "suo" libro ha stimolato sia la curiosità che un senso di responsabilizzazione in prima persona.
    Gli argomenti trattati spaziano dalla cura del corpo, all'igiene al fitness, con una parte consistente legata allo sviluppo femminile.
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  • Charlie Alpha Juliet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative for those feeling a little awkward talking about this.
    Reviewed in Japan on September 3, 2014
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    My daughter is an avid reader and very verbal, but there are some things she was not comfortable talking to me about, so we got her this. She has found it very informative, and reassuring and given her confidence to ask more focused and specific questions. I would buy the next one too - if only there were one for the younger boys!
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  • Emma
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is amazing for neurodiverse girls
    Reviewed in Australia on January 21, 2025
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    This is a fantasitc book for children with neurodiversities. My daughter has autism, adhd, learning disabilities and this book is engaging for her.
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  • Viktoria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for 7-9 years old.
    Reviewed in Germany on October 12, 2020
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    This is a good book for preteen. I bought it for my 9year old and I'm happy with this book being so childish still since her sister (5) will want to read and see it too. It has a bit information on everything (not sex) simple and short for that age. However this is just for the beginning i will get eventually a more informative one.
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  • WShopper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro para niñas pre pubertad
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 7, 2019
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    Es un libro muy bien escrito para preparar a las niñas para la pubertad. Tiene imágenes adecuadas y va presentando todo el cuidado del cuerpo de manera muy natural, de la cabeza a los pies. No aborda más de lo necesario, a mí me encantó para mi hija de 9 años.
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