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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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Publication
American Girl (2012), Edition: New Rev, 104 pages
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LibraryThing member chron002
Great book for girls growing up going through puberty and changes. Talks about health and upkeep of the female body. Good tool to use to show girls during a time when their bodies are changing. This is a book for a little older girls.
LibraryThing member hulagirl270
This book is about taking care of ur self and giving u steps of how 2 take care of ur body the right way 2 grow up healthy and strong and 2 b a grown mature girl/women.
LibraryThing member gildallie
A wonderful book for the pre-teen girl and the many questions she may have about herself and her life. Addressing hygiene as well as bodily changes, matter of factly but tastefully. The simple drawings help make it light hearted and natural, which helps make possibly embarrassing questions not so
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embarrassing, such as getting her period. I would say this is almost a must have for any parent of a soon to be teenage girl. Show Less
LibraryThing member teachak
This is a good reference for parents who are uncomfortable with what to say when talking to their daughter about body issues.
LibraryThing member swimmer_shark
It was useful for me, It helped me feel better about growing up. If you have any problems about your body, read it. Unless you are a boy.
LibraryThing member greengrl
Very good for girls 8+. Teaches about puberty and health for girls in a safe, fun way. Highly recommended.
LibraryThing member wungy
This book is good for girls 9+(usually around 16 or 17). It teaches how to eat properly, how your body changes, how to treat your skin in the summer, sleep habits, and other important facts of being a preteen/teen. HIGHLY recommended.
LibraryThing member YAbookfest
This is an excellent book for girls age 9+ who are (or are about to) experience many changes in their growing bodies. Friendly and easy to read, it addresses personal care, menstruation, healthy eating and the like in a way that is both practical and comfortable.
This is part of a series from
This is part of a series from
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American Girl that gives sound advice on topics ranging from hair styles, to success in middle school, to relationships. They can be very helpful to preteens and can be helpful to parents when they want to chat with their daughters on these topics. Show Less
LibraryThing member mmesullivan
Girls ages 8-12 will read this book cover to cover. The no non sense approach of this books will help young girls become women. This books helps girls answer their burning questions regarding puberty and healthy living.
Fantastic for a self help section. Highly Recommended 4 out of 4
Fantastic for a self help section. Highly Recommended 4 out of 4
LibraryThing member caitlinsnead
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. You'll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to
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pimples, and everything in between. Show Less
LibraryThing member dayspring777
Very good and helpful.
LibraryThing member hagit
I loved this book. It teaches how to eat properly.
Language
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English
Original publication date
1998
ISBN
1609580834 / 9781609580834
UPC
726673090130