Books published by publisher American Girl

2018 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medalist: For dedication to children's books and literacy and for inspired writing, illustrating and publishing.We all have a bit of creativity inside us, waiting to burn brighter. Sometimes all we need is encouragement. At other times, we need skills or know-how. And still at other times, what we need most is the chance to explore our interests, make mistakes, and have fun. This fill-in-the-blank, do-it-yourself guidebook will give you all these things and more as you discover what it means to be creative.

From the author of the bestselling Care & Keeping of You series! This book will provide you with the answers that will help you take care of yourself better, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to shaving, acne to voice changes, and everything in between. With tips, how-tos, and facts from a real pediatrician, it's the perfect book to help you learn about your body's changes.

Nanea Mitchell may be the youngest in her family, but she knows she's old enough to do grown-up things. Before she can prove she's ready for responsibility, the unthinkable happens. Japan attacks Pearl Harbor - the naval base where her father works - and America is at war! Now Nanea must cope with missing friends and family member, rumors of additional attacks, and lonely nighttime blackouts. As the war wears on, Nanea faces difficult chores and choices. With the spirit of aloha - love, understanding and compassion - Nanea helps others in ways she never imagined.

Order up! This kit has everything you need to open the doll restaurant of your dreams. Start a pretend pizza parlor. Design a diner. Or set up a make-believe American Girl Cafe! Includes an idea book, order pads, carry-out bags, and a daily specials board and easel, plus the supplies needed to make menus, place mats, napkin rings, a doll-sized chef's hat and apron, and lots more.

Caroline Abbott is doing what she loves most--sailing on Lake Ontario with Papa--when her world turns upside down. A British officer boards their sloop, announces that Britain and America are once again at war, and takes her father prisoner. As Papa is led away, Caroline promises him that she will be brave until he returns. Then the British attack her village, and it looks as if the Americans are in trouble. Can she stay steady enough to help win the day? The illustrated "Looking Back" section explores the beginning of the War of 1812.

Kit Kittredge has a nose for news -- but she never dreamed that the news stories about the hard times of the Depression would become her own story. First Mother's bothersome friends move in with the Kittredges. Then Dad loses his business, and Kit's family could lose their house! Things look hopeless, but a clever idea might let her family keep their home. Can Kit help pull it off? The first book in Kit's stories is richly illustrated in full color and includes a peek into Kit's world in 1934.