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Illustrations: Josée Masse
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Natterson, Cara Familian, 1970-
The care & keeping of you 2 : the body book for older girls / Dr. Cara Natterson ;
illustrated by Josée Masse.
p.cm.
Summary: “This thoughtful advice book will guide you through the next steps of growing up.
With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, your
growing body, peer pressure, personal care, and more! Written by Dr. Cara Natterson for girls 10
and up, The Care & Keeping of You 2 follows up the original bestseller with even more in-depth
details about the physical and emotional changes you’re going through”—Provided by publisher.
ISBN 978-1-60958-042-1 (pbk.) 1. Teenage girls—Health and hygiene—Juvenile literature. 2. Girls—
Life skills guides—Juvenile literature. 3. Puberty—Juvenile literature. I. Masse, Josée, illustrator.
II. Title. III. Title: Body book for older girls. IV. Title: Care and keeping of you 2.
RA777.25.N38 2013 613’.04242—dc23 2012045813
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Letter to You
Dear Reader,
As you are getting older, everything about you is changing: the way you
look, the way you are shaped, the way you feel, the way you react, and
the things that you find interesting. This happens for every girl your
age, but sometimes it feels as if you are the only one going through it.
This book will help you realize that the changes are a normal part of
growing up. Starting where The Care & Keeping of You 1 leaves off, this
guide has even more information about your changing body so that
you understand what’s going on. And then it explains your changing
brain, your changing feelings, and your changing world. Each of these is
a part of going through puberty. Most of the changes you see in your-
self are normal, but they may not always feel that way to you. Reading
and learning more about them really helps.
Most important, this book will teach you how to ask questions
when you are worried. Your parents are there for you, and so are
other trusted adults, such as doctors and family members. Just
remember that they all went through puberty, too, so they probably
have the answers to your questions. If they don’t, they can help you
find the answers.
You are growing and changing. This book will help you understand
those changes and continue to celebrate you!
Your friends at American Girl
Contents
Treat Your Body Right Your New Look Reaching New Heights Snooze Time Keeping Clean Pimple Prevention Help! Q&A
