The Care and Keeping of You 1: The Body Book for Younger Girls (American Girl® Wellbeing) Paperback – January 2, 2024

I bought The Care and Keeping of You for my daughter, and it has been an absolute game-changer! It explains everything about body changes, hygiene, and self-care in a way that is age-appropriate, informative, and reassuring.✔ Easy to Understand – The language is clear and perfect for young readers.✔ Covers Important Topics – Everything from body changes to emotional well-being.✔ Empowering & Positive – Helps girls feel confident about growing up.✔ Great Illustrations – Engaging and visually helpful.My daughter feels more prepared and comfortable about the changes ahead, and I love that it encourages self-care and body positivity. If you’re looking for a supportive, educational book for preteens, this one is a must-have! Highly recommend!

Is this book is perfect for girls age 8 to 10. Not only does it show you what products do, it shows you how to use them. In fun and colorful illustrations appropriate for their age. This is exactly what I was looking for for my 8-year-old. Every page is fun and informative which keeps you engaged. And the writing is perfect for their reading level.

I read the older version of this book about 15 years ago when I was in middle school and I always recommend it for younger girls! I will be buying it for my daughter when she’s older. & I just bought a copy for my niece who is 11

This is a great book for my 10 year old. It covers necessary topics without discussing certain things that she doesn't need to learn about yet. No sex conversations. Just discussions about how her body will be changing and how to take care of it. Along with topics regarding friendships and the other things that come with becoming an adolescent.

My kiddo is an elementary school and I was trying to figure out a good book for her to read. My coworker made the suggestion. They keep it informative, light, enough description to explain what's going on but not enough detail to where you're asked a million questions and now stuck in an uncomfortable situation. They do have some diagrams and pictures in the book although I don't remember seeing any of private areas. It taught my kiddo a lot about her body that will change as she gets a little older. We were able to discuss feminine products and it encouraged her to take a shower. Great book and I recommend it!

I had this book as a tween and remembered how my friends and I would pass it around like a sacred text. I bought this for my 8 year old stepdaughter and I’m shocked how influential it has been. Previously she would fight hair washing and brushing like she was defending against guerrilla warfare. Negotiating, running, creating diversions. She read the first segment of the book discussing hygiene tips and something in her shifted. She walked downstairs brushing her hair. She requested to wake up early to shower before school?????Information is power - even when you’re in third grade. A practical, approachable guide to day to day life is so empowering to young girls to take charge of their self care. I am so grateful for this book. Truly, this a resource that should be in every home with a growing girl present.

My daughter LOVES this book. We loved reading it together and she picks it up on her own too all the time!

The Care and Keeping of You 1: The Body Book for Younger Girls (American Girl® Wellbeing):This book was recommended during yearly 9th year daughter’s checkup by her doctor. I think it’s pretty good to prepare young girls for body changes. It is more than just puberty information, but various things in life, emotions, and caring for oneself and body. It does lead to lots of questions but at least this book is great as explaining in age-appropriate ways some of them. My daughter really liked the book.