The Care and Keeping of You 1: The Body Book for Younger Girls (American Girl® Wellbeing)

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!

Got this for my 9 year old as a way to help guide her before puberty. We have read a lot of this together and it has been so informative and a great way to open dialogue on certain topics. I had this book when I was her age as well! Topics are very tame and appropriate for pre-pubescent girls and focuses on changes to your body and how to stay healthy and confident while navigating these changes

Really like this book. I got it for my niece and she's very happy with it. She has so many questions and this book helps to answer a lot or sparks a new conversation in between us.

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.

A must have for young girls who are maturing into young women. I bought this for my 10 year old daughter to read because it is very informational. She’s been able to tell us quick facts that she’s learned in the book. I plan to buy the other book after she gets closer to being a teenager. I wish I had a book like that when I was growing up!

When my daughter was about to turn 10, I was so nervous to have "the talk" with her. A coworker told me about this book, and I ordered it. When my daughter received this book, she voraciously read cover to cover in a matter of a few days. The topics were dealt with sensibly and sensitively, and she had very few questions for me after reading it. I highly recommend this book- both the first and second ones!

My mom says they wished they had books like these when I was growing up! This was the perfect book to read with my daughter as she enters into pre-puberty. The book is well written and answers so many questions. The visuals are appropriate and helpful.

My 10 year old daughter really liked this book. She learned a lot and it opened up the door for lots of conversations. I liked that it focused on pg topics and nothing sexual, as she’s not ready for any of that yet.