The Care & Keeping of You The Body Book for Girls American Girl
The Care and Keeping of You is a coming-of-age book for girls aged 8–10, published in 1998 by American Girl. It's an educational guide to female health and puberty, written by Valorie Lee Schaefer. The book has sold millions of copies and was a New York Times bestseller. It's praised for its gentle approach and approachable tone, and for helping girls through pre-adolescence. The bestselling guide has sold more than 2 million copies! It answers all the questions preteen girls have about their bodies, from healthy eating to bra buying to periods. It offers guidance on basic hygiene and health without addressing issues of sexuality.Features & detailsAmerican girl advice for girlsProduct informationPublisher American GirlPublication date September 1, 1998Edition 1stLanguage EnglishPrint length 104 pagesISBN-10 1562476661ISBN-13 978-1562476663Item Weight 8.8 ouncesReading age 9 - 11 years, from customersDimensions 7 x 0.25 x 10.88 inchesGrade level 3 - 4