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How to Babysit a Grandpa: A Book for Dads, Grandpas, and Kids Hardcover – Picture Book, April 10, 2012

by Jean Reagan (Author), Lee Wildish (Illustrator)
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Celebrate the special bond between grandpas and grandchildren in this delightful New York Times bestseller that puts the kids in charge! The perfect gift for Father's Day, Grandparent's Day, and any day shared with Grandpa!

Here's everything a kid needs to know to spend a fun-filled day with grandpa! Written in a how-to style, the narrator gives important tips for "babysitting" a grandpa, including what to eat for snack (anything dipped in ketchup, ice cream topped with cookies, cookies topped with ice cream) what to do on a walk (find lizards and dandelion puffs, be on the lookout for puddles and sprinklers), and how to play with a grandpa (build a pirate cave, put on a scary play).

From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... books comes a funny and heartwarming celebration of grandpas and all that they do! This is a great gift for or from a grandparent, and perfect for lap reading when Grandpa comes to visit!

The fun doesn't stop! Check out more HOW TO... picture books:

 How to Babysit a Grandma
How to Catch a Santa
How to Get Your Teacher Ready
How to Raise a Mom
How to Surprise a Dad
How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa
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    1+ years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    How To
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD480L
  7. Dimensions
    8.88 x 0.3 x 11.31 inches
  8. Publisher
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    April 10, 2012
  10. ISBN-10
    0375867139
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0375867132
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Babysitting Grandma and Grandpa is easy if you know how! Experience the joy of sharing stories together. Have a sleepover with Grandma! Turn the tables – it’s your turn to babysit Grandpa! Babysit Grandma and Grandpa together with this perfect two book boxed set!.
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There’s a How To for all occasions! Everything you need to know about raising a happy, healthy mom. Have a blast preparing the best surprise part ever for Dad! Learning is fun in this school year-round How To! Ghosts aren’t scared of anything… are they? Tips and tricks to catch Santa himself for an unforgettable holiday.

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The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books:
"The narrative is particularly effective in converting childish concern into caretaker reassurance ('When your mom and dad leave, pat your grandpa’s hand and say, "Don’t worry. They always come back" ’)...While grandpas will obviously enjoy sharing this story with their little ones (and parents will enjoy purchasing it for a Father’s Day gift for said grandpa), there is enough playfulness here to broaden the appeal to a wider audience."

About the Author

JEAN REAGAN was born in Alabama but spent most of her childhood in Japan. She now lives in Salt Lake City, UT, with her husband. To learn more about Jean and her work, please visit jeanreagan.com and jeanreaganbooks.com.

LEE WILDISH has illustrated a number of children’s books, including Twosomes by Marilyn Singer. To learn more about Lee and his work, visit wildishillustration.com.

Together, Jean and Lee are the creators of the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... series, including How to Babysit a Grandpa, How to Babysit a Grandma, and How to Surprise a Dad.  

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (April 10, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375867139
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375867132
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1+ years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD480L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.88 x 0.3 x 11.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 7,338 ratings

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    Hello,

    My Name is Lee Wildish and I am UK based.

    I find Nature and people the biggest influence in my work and try to get as much character and expression into each piece of work as possible. Characters are the main subject of my work as I believe these can make and break a project.

    2 number 1 NYTimes bestsellers in children's books and a few more in the top ten. Also I have been fortunate to to win a few awards one being Red House Children's Book Award and have been shortlisted for a few as well overseas and in the UK.

    I will always try to refine my styles that hopefully appeal to a wide range of artistic and a commercial markets.

    I have illustrated many books for clients including: Random House UK and USA, HarperCollins USA Egmont, Hodder, Hachette, Usborne, Franklin Watts, Hodder, Simon Schulster UK and USA, Usborne, Scholastic and many more with a wide range of styles and media.

    Not all of my books will appear on here as you cannot link artists so you will have to perform a manual search.

    Thank you and I hope you enjoy my illustrations.

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    Jean Reagan

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    JEAN REAGAN was born in Alabama but spent most of her childhood in Japan. She now lives in Salt Lake City with her husband. In the summers, they serve as backcountry volunteers in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

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Customers find this book to be a wonderful gift for grandparents, with beautiful pictures that bring giggles to grandchildren. The book is particularly suitable for children ages 2-6, with one customer noting how it helps grandpas bond with little ones. Customers appreciate its readability, with one mentioning it's easy for children to comprehend, and consider it worth adding to a child's book collection. While many praise the thick quality pages, some customers express disappointment with the condition of their received copies.

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117 customers mention "Gift value"117 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a wonderful gift, particularly for grandpas and three-year-olds.

"...My brother and sister-in-law loved the gift. Very cute book." Read more

"My family is very sarcastic so it was the perfect gift for my grandparents for when they babysit their grandchildren. Book feels sturdy." Read more

"Was a gift from grandkid to grandparent! They loved it." Read more

"This made a touching Father's Day gift for my dad!..." Read more

94 customers mention "Humor"89 positive5 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with several mentioning it brings giggles to grandchildren, and one noting it's written from a child's perspective.

"We love this book! It's funny and sweet. My daughter asks for it every night even though it's geared toward a little boy...." Read more

"...The illustrations are nicely done and it's a cute, humorous book. The book seems to be lost on toddlers however...." Read more

"...It is cute and funny with just the right amount of text." Read more

"...It is an adorable, funny and very well done. I recommend it highly. It’s a great gift for a new Grandpa." Read more

86 customers mention "Reading age"86 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suitable for children ages 2-6, with grandkids particularly enjoying it, and one customer mentions it helps grandpas bond with little ones.

"Great for reading to younger kids." Read more

"...This book is a great one for ages 3-8 depends on child of course...." Read more

"Such a delightful book for both grandparent and grandchild to read together. Highly recommend" Read more

"Was a hit at first grand kid shower!!" Read more

32 customers mention "Readability"32 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and beautifully written, with one customer noting it's just the right amount of text, and many mentioning that their children love reading it aloud.

"...The story itself is very cute and the author does a great job of writing it from a child's perspective...." Read more

"She will love the size of the book and easy reading" Read more

"...It is cute and funny with just the right amount of text." Read more

"This brilliantly clever book takes a different look at a Grand-dad baby sitting his little grandson, and it pretends the child is looking after his..." Read more

31 customers mention "Value for money"31 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a wonderful and great buy, with one customer noting it's worth adding to a child's book collection.

"...Perfect for our 2 and 4 year old boys. Very cute! Well worth the money!" Read more

"My son really enjoyed this book. The price is good also its a hard back. Beginner reading 1-2 grade" Read more

"This is a real winner of a book. Jean Reagan has paired with a wonderful illustrator and the book is a pure delight to read...." Read more

"...It is worth an add to any childs book collection!" Read more

11 customers mention "Pictures quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the beautiful pictures in the book.

"...did a great job with the story, and the Illustrator did a great job with the pictures. You can't go wrong with this one!" Read more

"...Cute pictures and fun ideas!" Read more

"...giving this to grandpa now he reads it to them when they visit cute pictures easy and a fast read" Read more

"...Adorable storyline and captivating pictures!" Read more

20 customers mention "Sturdiness"13 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the book's sturdiness, with some praising its great quality and thick pages, while others express disappointment with its condition upon arrival.

"...Book feels sturdy." Read more

"Very cute book, however, not the greatest condition...." Read more

"...They are also hardcover and will hold up for many, many years!!" Read more

"...Great service and awesome shape of product." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great present to announce pregnancy!
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    Beautiful drawings and very cute text!
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    Nice, funny little story to read with grandparents. Beautifully illustrated.
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    Lovely book for our granddaughter. Looks fun and interesting
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