Book Review
Short Summary
When a girl goes through puberty, the changes can be confusing. This book serves as a guide that will help them understand what’s happening and be prepared.
What This Book Is About
First published in 1998, ‘The Care and Keeping of You’ is published by the ‘American Girl’ Franchise and provides a practical guidebook about girls and puberty. Topics include;
- Physical and emotional changes to expect
- Periods, pads and tampons
- Basic self-care like healthy sleeping habits, nutrition and exercising
- Dealing with negative body image
- Maintaining good relationships
The book is suitable for preteens and adolescents.
Reflection and Comments
This book definitely covers all the basics about girls and puberty. It takes a practical approach to many of the many changes a girl deals with. The stance of this book is generally pitched at a conservative value base, and relies on parents/carers to provide their own beliefs around more challenging topics and issues.
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