This bestselling guide answers all the questions growing girls have about their bodies from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bra buying, pimples to. Girls will find ageappropriate answers to questions about their changing bodies, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and. Covering topics on picking the right bra, brushing teeth, taking care of your hair, period basics, moods, peer pressure and learning to like yourself. Help your daughter feel comfortable and confident with the changes shes experiencing by reading a few of these top books about puberty, which can help your daughter feel better equipped to handle the coming years. With tips, howtos, letters from girls, and facts from the experts, heres straightforward advice you can really use. On the plus side, the book helps to normalize the many emotions a growing girl might be feeling. The body book for younger girls, which introduces the concept of menstruation. How to fix american girl doll frizzy hair, body care. Thats why american girl creates doll clothing with colorfast dyes to prevent any staining of the dolls skin, particularly over a period of extended wear. Written by pediatrician cara natterson, its the sequel to american girl s companion book for younger girls. The body book for younger girls, revised edition american girl library paperback picture book, march 26, 2012 by valorie schaefer author 4. Books to buy when puberty is nigh for you and your kid.
The book covers topics such as how to take care of body hair and dealing with moodyness, tampons, the sorts of things that girls read seventeen magazine. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, her growing. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, her growing body, peer. We hope that you and your girl love your purchase from american girl. Apr 26, 20 the original the care and keeping of you 1 is a big, broad overview of how to grow up healthfully. Older girls will have the perfect place to write about and understand the changes that are happening to their mind, body, and emotions.
Feb 23, 20 in the new book, like the first, the focus is still on your body and taking care of it. The care and keeping of you 1 an american girl bookthis book tells younger girls about the changes that will soon be happening and how they need to care for. The body book for younger girls american girl library. If for any reason you dont, well try to find a way to make it right with an exchange, merchandise credit, or refund within two years of purchase. American girl guides 99 books meet your next favorite book. Keep your shoes clean by brushing, polishing or washing. While cleaning your american girl doll, always cover her eyes to avoid getting water in them, which can cause rust, and try to keep her softfabric body and her hair as dry as possible. Love that it focuses on body positive images, and that taking care of health and hygiene is given as much weight as bodily and emotional changes. The care and keeping of you 1 american girl peek inside. Youll find answers to questions about your changing body. Its sophistication level is just a halfstep higher. The body book for younger girls, revised edition american girl library schaefer, valorie on. The care and keeping of you 2 by american girlthis is the next book from american girls for girls who are starting to show some signs of puberty.
The care and keeping of you 2 picking up where the care and keeping of you 1 leaves off, this book talks more about your changing body, changing brain, and changing emotions. The body book for younger girls, revised edition american girl library by valorie schaefer mar 26, 2012 4. Jul 02, 2015 your tween body seriously needed this. An american girl on the home front 2006, along with the 2008 theatrically released film kit kittredge. Girls will find ageappropriate answers to questions about their changing bodies, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. Mar 05, 20 while american girl dolls and storybooks have been part of our life for over 25 years, i had no idea they published nonfiction books to help young girls with everyday experiences. The care and keeping of you 1 if youve been starting to wonder whats happening to your body, youre not alone.
This book does a good job of reinforcing to my older son that his natural changes are irrelevant to his brothers. Girls will find ageappropriate answers to questions about. Sep 01, 1997 with allnew illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, howtos, and facts from the experts. The body book for older girls is a great companion to the first in the series. Gr 57this followup to the popular care and keeping of you american girl, 1998 is written for slightly older girls, with more indepth information about puberty and menstruation. With allnew illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, howtos, and facts from the experts. It offers guidance on basic hygiene and health without addressing issues of sexuality. The film spawned a franchise that was followed by felicity.
The books follow various american girls throughout both historical eras and contemporary settings. There are reasonable quick tips in the margins that may be useful for the light reader. The body book for younger girls by valorie schaefer. Topics like personal girl hygiene, taking proper care of yourself mentally and physically. The body book for older girls is a concise yet detailed guide for girls going through puberty. The concrete and tangible topics, coupled with a relatable and interesting format that is sprinkled. The body book for younger girls, revised edition american girl library schaefer, valorie, masse, josee on. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The body book for girls by valerie schaefer at indigo. The book spends a good deal about hygiene and the importance of taking care of the body, clothes, eating right, exercising and vitamins.
The care and keeping of you 1 by cara natterson is an american girl book that tells younger girls about the changes that will soon be happening to their body i. Author valorie lee schaefer walks girls through the basics of puberty, including how girls bodies change, how to choose a bra, and. Aug 31, 2018 the book, which was published by american girl, was called the care and keeping of you. Puberty book the care and keeping of you gets a boy edition. Dec 26, 2012 our bestselling body book for girls just got even better.
The care and keeping of you american girl american girl. The body book for girls american girl library paperback this is the book i got for my now 11 12 year old daughter. This is much more of a how to take care of your body book for boys everything from nutrition, deodorant, showering, brushing your teeth, and how to clean your ears. Give girls the resource they need when it comes to growing up.
This headtotoe guide answers your questions, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. It answers all the questions preteen girls have about their bodies, from healthy eating to bra buying to periods. Find helpful hints for maintaining and styling doll hair. Youll 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. Jan 01, 1998 this headtotoe guide answers all your questions, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. Parents object to lesbian marriage in latest american. If the towel is too thick to get in between your little toes, then use a dry face washer keep it for your.
How to teach personal hygiene using american girl books. Navigating through all the changes a body goes through can be a challengeeven for the most confident of girlsand this title has a calm, measured tone to. Books select your cookie preferences we use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make. Nov 25, 20 american girls books are very popular with young girls. Our bestselling body book for girls just got even better. It features tips, howtos, and facts from the experts. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The body book for girls americangirl library by valorie schaefer, norm bendell illustrator.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. American girl katie martin the atlantic the puberty book. The body book for younger girls, published by american girl, is a thorough, practical headtotoe handbook to help girls handle everyday hygiene and manage the physical and emotional changes of early puberty. If youve been starting to wonder whats happening to your body, youre not alone. Since its inception, american girl has published books based on the dolls, with novels and other media to tie in with their dolls. Plus, get advice on cleaning skin, removing stains and tangles, and troubleshooting problems at home. It doesnt explain intercourse, address sexually transmitted infections, discuss choices. Our bestselling body book for girls just got even b.
We cover nutrition, exercise, hygiene, breasts although natterson didnt author the original. The best ways for women to take care of themselves. This thoughtful advice book will guide girls through the next steps of growing up. The care and keeping of you 1 an american girl bookthis book tells younger girls about the changes that will soon be happening and how. The first chapter in puberty is much more of an introduction than many specifics. Friendly reminder that american girl doll created the ultimate puberty bible. The body book for girls american girl library as want. This book covers the gamut of taking care of and understanding body changes both internally and externally. It also helps you to understand how the more mature you fits into what feels like a changing world around you. The book, which was published by american girl, was called the care and keeping of you. Learn how to keep american girl dolls looking their best after years of play. An informative and engaging guide to health and hygiene for preteen girls answers basic questions about hair care, bra buying, pimples, menstruation, and much more.
The american girl series, by various authors, is a collection of novels set within toy lines fictional universe. One of my boys is growing quicker than the other, and it happens to be the younger one. The care and keeping of you 1 an american girl book youtube. They will look better, last longer and be less likely to smell. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading guy stuff. The care and keeping of you 2 american girl peek inside.
The care and keeping of you 2 by american girl youtube. Personal hygiene taking care of your body cyh home. The body book for boys american girl kindle edition by natterson, cara, player, micah. The body book for older girls, will help girls ages ten and up address the. Five guide books for girls on body changes, growing up. The care and keeping of you, 20 years later the atlantic. Parents need to know that the care and keeping of you. In 2004, american girl teamed with julia robertss red om production company and to create the first american girl directtovideo movie, samantha. Jan 25, 20 an updated edition of a bestselling reference for younger adolescents shares practical, expert advice on topics ranging from hair care and healthy eating to menstruation and acne. Honest talk about growing up and your changing body. Covers periods and puberty but not sexual activity in any way great all round book to give the basics will probably buy the next book when more questions come up. The care and keeping of you 1 truly me american girl.
The care and keeping of you 2 american girl by cara natterson is an american girl book about puberty and growing up for slightly older tweens. Aug 08, 2017 for many girls born in the last 30 years, the care and keeping of you has been a bible of awkward adolescence. The bestselling guide has sold more than 2 million copies. The care and keeping of you 2 truly me american girl. Schaefer, valorie lee, masse, josee, natterson, dr cara. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, her growing body, peer pressure, personal care, and more. Youll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods. The book presents a lot of information for girls already in the middle of puberty.
Parents need to know that the care and keeping of you 2. Friendly reminder that american girl doll created the. Youll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to. By sarah oleary burningham, illustrated by alli arnold. For many girls born in the last 30 years, the care and keeping of you has been a bible of awkward adolescence. Be assured well do our very best to take care of you, but from time to time, we will not accommodate a return.
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