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How to Babysit a Grandpa
This is a hilarious and accessible picture book about a child spending time with his 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 lo...more
ebook, 32 pages
Published
April 10th 2012
by Knopf Books for Young Readers
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Aug 01, 2012
Treasure
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A very helpful picture book instructing young children on how to babysit their Grandpa, young readers learn important things, such as offering snacks such as cookies and ice cream or olives served on fingertips. Kids and adults, especially grandpas, will delight in reading this tongue-in-cheek book about how to be a good grandpa-sitter. Tips such as how to put Grandpa down for a nap and how to say good-bye are enhanced by the amusing (and sometimes touching) illustrations.
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Jean Reagan, author and Lee Wildish, illustrator, have created a gem of a kids book that parents, grandparents and kids are sure to enjoy.
In How To Babysit a Grandpa, the reader will learn some essential tips for being a good "grandpa babysitter". For example, how to play with a grandpa and things to do on a walk with a grandpa. There is an adorable illustration with grandpa carrying a tiny kids umbrella over his head as they go for a walk. In another scene, the child is applying sunscreen to gr...more
In How To Babysit a Grandpa, the reader will learn some essential tips for being a good "grandpa babysitter". For example, how to play with a grandpa and things to do on a walk with a grandpa. There is an adorable illustration with grandpa carrying a tiny kids umbrella over his head as they go for a walk. In another scene, the child is applying sunscreen to gr...more
This is a very sweet story about a boy and the special moments he shares with his grandpa when they are together. I think this would be great to use for a lesson on teaching how-to writing or even on creating lists. One of my favorite lists in the book was the one with ideas on "Snacks for a Grandpa," which included olives served on fingertips. I chuckled thinking back to how much my sister and I loved doing this with our olives when we were young. Many of the ideas mentioned in the book already...more
The book is colorful and well written. The story is easy to understand and perfect for when grandpa comes to visit/babysit. It teaches the child through fun instructions how to take care of their grandpa, including what to feed them and how to play with them. This story is perfect for children between the ages of 2 and 5 at a minimum.
This book is fabulous. Lilly and I read it last night and she asked me to read it again to her 3 different times. She really enjoyed this one, especially since she...more
This book is fabulous. Lilly and I read it last night and she asked me to read it again to her 3 different times. She really enjoyed this one, especially since she...more
A charming book about a child's relationship with a grandfather. The child is nearly gender ambiguous; the boy presents himself as a caveman and the summery describes him as a little boy.
A perfect gift for a new grandparent! This text could also be used to inspire 'how to' books with elementary school students, though the real message of the book is the subversion of the grandchild and grandpa's roles as caregivers. Sweet and fun.
*Note: This is not a true how-to story but it's written in a how...more
A perfect gift for a new grandparent! This text could also be used to inspire 'how to' books with elementary school students, though the real message of the book is the subversion of the grandchild and grandpa's roles as caregivers. Sweet and fun.
*Note: This is not a true how-to story but it's written in a how...more
Done in the format of a how-to guide, this book takes a warm and cheerful look at a grandparent coming to babysit. Except in this book, the child thinks that he is the babysitter. He tells you how to stay quiet when you are hiding from your grandpa and what to feed your grandpa (hint: it involves a lot of ice cream and cookies). Then there are walks to take, entertainment to provide, and lots of playing together. When your grandpa finally announces naptime, it’s time for his nap. Get him a long...more
Realistic Fiction:
This is an adorable story about a boy who's grandpa comes to babysit him; but it is from the perspective that the boy is babysitting his grandpa. This is fun and realistic because some grandparents aren't fun or don't know what to do with their grandkids. This could also be a funny book to read with grandparents that do fun things because they will find it hilarious. The story could be tied in to grandparents day or family unit lessons.
This is an adorable story about a boy who's grandpa comes to babysit him; but it is from the perspective that the boy is babysitting his grandpa. This is fun and realistic because some grandparents aren't fun or don't know what to do with their grandkids. This could also be a funny book to read with grandparents that do fun things because they will find it hilarious. The story could be tied in to grandparents day or family unit lessons.
My daughter read this with her preschool teacher and insisted we go to the library to check it out. The best part of this story for me was the experience of listening to my daughter read it to me and laugh as she explained what was really happening. "You know he's not really babysitting his grandpa, right? His grandpa is just letting him think that, Mom. Isn't that funny?" She has read it to me twice now and laughs just as hard each time.
This is exactly what every kid needs to know before taking on the job of babysitting grandpa. It is chock-filled with advice on how to hide and stay quiet (pretend you're a shark waiting for lunch) to entertaining the big guy (put on a scary play) to saying goodbye (give him a picture you've drawn and lots of hugs and kisses). I can't wait to give this one to my nephew on our birthday celebration during vacation.
Mar 07, 2013
Kathy Ellen Davis
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5 of 5 stars
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picture-books
I thought this book was so cute!
Turns the whole "afraid to be away from Mom and Dad" thing on its head!
I love the little lists in the book too, tips and tricks!
The illustrations are really fun and colorful.
What a fun day between a boy and his grandpa!
I really like the endpapers: illustrations of what was going on during the day by the grandson.
Turns the whole "afraid to be away from Mom and Dad" thing on its head!
I love the little lists in the book too, tips and tricks!
The illustrations are really fun and colorful.
What a fun day between a boy and his grandpa!
I really like the endpapers: illustrations of what was going on during the day by the grandson.
Cute story of a little boy who has his Grandpa come to babysit. And all the ways he lists to entertain the Grandpa and keep him coming back. Reassures the children being read to that Mommy and Daddy will be coming back home. The colors are primary colors in the illustrations. The illustrations are pastels. I may buy this one for my grandchild to listen to.
Sep 10, 2012
Novalibrarymom
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4 of 5 stars
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picture-books
How to Babysit a Grandpa is exactly what it sounds like: a handy, dandy how-to guide for surviving an afternoon with those need-to-be-kept-busy charges. Survival tips include such important areas as snacks, what to do on walks, how to entertain, and how to wake sleeping grandpas. The childlike perspective is both humorous and, in the end, touching.
Jan 15, 2013
Amanda
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4 of 5 stars
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2013,
children-s-picture-books
So funny and that was just the text! The illustrations were the perfect match. I think that I did a few of these things back when I was the baby-sittee and not the babysitter, but my grandpa was never so lucky (haha) to have me babysit him this way. Hmmm. Loved this book, and not just for all the brilliant tips it has for one to keep in mind.
This is an instructional book of sorts. I like this book for lower elementary students because it is something that they will both find funny and be interested in, but also be helpful for learning about a new style of writing. This book can first be read to a class before starting an instructional writing project.
How to Babysit a Granpa is an adorable book. Through out the book a young boy gives advice and tips on how to babysit grandpas. The illustrations are whimsical and brightly colored catching young children's attention. This book is more for enjoyment than to teach a lesson, which makes it fun for kids.
This is a great book to use when teaching visual cues. The pictures are very detailed and match up nicely with the print. A good activity to do would be to cover up some words and have the students look at the pictures to see if they could figure out what the word is supposed to be.
Probably a better book for home than school but a whimsical fun book about a boy and his grandpa and what they like to do together. Nice book for inter-generational themes. Written in part as a set of tips which could be a good mentor text for writing similar texts.
This book is written in a how-to manner and would be a great introduction to a procedural writing lesson.
The tone of the book is fun and would work to engage the students in the topic of writing procedural pieces.
The tone of the book is fun and would work to engage the students in the topic of writing procedural pieces.
Jun 13, 2012
Kendra
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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family,
picture-books
Very fun! Great resource for all those kid babysitters. It would be great to ask kids what else to do with Grandpa-things the books might have missed because it is specific to each child and grandpa.
Jan 17, 2012
Sarah
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4 of 5 stars
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children-s-books,
p-family
This is a delightful book about a day spent with Grandpas--I think my dad would enjoy it as he is a Grandpa. I also think kids would enjoy it, especially if they read it with their Grandpas!
One of the sweetest children's books I've ever read. A little boy gives tips on how to take care of a grandpa- from fixing him snacks to playing with him to making sure he gets his daily nap in.
Really sweet story about a boy and his grandpa--I loved the tenderness and consideration the boy shows for his grandfather, and I enjoyed the humor as well. Nice illustrations too!
May 14, 2012
Shelli
rated it
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picture-books,
my-favorites
Hysterical! What a fun read aloud! This would be a fantastic gift to give any child who has a grandpa that babysits on occasion. So many tips on how to be a good Grandpa Sitter. :)
Mar 14, 2013
Jacqueline Kendall
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4 of 5 stars
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childrens-literature
What a cute little book this is. Its about a little kid teaching you fun thins to do when you're grandfather comes to babysit. This book is for age 3 to 7 years old.
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Nov 10, 2012
Sandi
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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great-read-alouds,
picture-books
Colorful illustrations of a charming tyke and his grandpa make this book come alive. Fun, imaginative, silly and bright, this book on how to babysit a grandpa is a delight!
Daughter loves this book and so do I. Cute, sweet, and love how it turns the tables, adult to child. For some reason, my daughter focuses on the lizards?
Supe cute. Makes me think of all the times I've seen my dad with my nieces and nephews.
I know she can't but it would be fun if she wrote a "How to Babysit an Aunt." Not all of the same jokes would work. But some. And maybe she could think of others. ;]
I know she can't but it would be fun if she wrote a "How to Babysit an Aunt." Not all of the same jokes would work. But some. And maybe she could think of others. ;]
Great Bedtime book for preschool. Might also work as read aloud. Don't know if the kids will be as enamored of it as the adults.
I like the idea of putting a child in charge of an adult. This could be lots of fun. Makes me miss my grandpa!
I like the premise, but it looses the point on some pages and it does not connect the idea overall in a really fun way.
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Jean Reagan lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband, Peter, and daughter, Jane. Their beloved son and brother, John, died in 2005. Born in Alabama, Jean spent most of her childhood in Japan. Since graduting from Earlham College, she has worked as a community organizer, a union activist, and a writer. She cherishes her years as a full-time mother when she also worked at her children's public...more
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