The Babysitters' Handbook (Kidbacks) [Paperback]

k.d. kuch (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Series: Kidbacks

A comprehensive, practical, and fun guide to everything midgraders need to know about babysitting. Contains tips on getting started in the business, a checklist for getting little ones to bed safely and successfully, and important information on what to do in case of an emergency. It also features a section on games and non-messy crafts, divided by age group.  Entertaining sidebars are highlighted throughout, such as goofy babysitting anecdoes and celebrity babysitters. The Babysitter's Handbook will please and relax worried parents and inexperienced babysitters alike!  

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Kids are often looking to earn some spending money on the weekends. Babysitting, for both girls and boys, is a great introduction to work, but it's also a very important responsibility.

This thoughtful, friendly, useful book will help any young sitter get off on the right foot with both parents and kids. It's crammed with great tips, good advice, and a thorough, non-condescending set of rules and expectations. Every sitter should own a copy of this handbook. (The publisher recommends this book for kids age 8-12, but the book will work for anyone, including adults.)

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-10?This fact-filled manual effectively covers the subject for both beginners and experienced teen sitters. Kuch makes it clear that the job entails "more than just watching children"; it requires feeding, clothing, playing with your charges, and keeping them and the house organized and safe. Sections include: Babysitting Basics, Fun and Games, Inside Scoop on Feeding & Bedtime, and Expect the Unexpected. Valuable and practical "Smart Sitter" tips provide addresses of pertinent organizations, hints on maintaining an appointment calendar, emergency practices and procedures, and insight into child psychology. Samples of emergency cards, actual games and songs, a list of suggested books to read aloud, healthy snack creations, and first-aid ABCs are offered. This title provides essential information on preparing young adults for a safe, successful, and rewarding experience with children. A small investment that will reap large dividends.?Patricia Mahoney Brown, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Kenmore, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 79 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (May 6, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067988369X
• ISBN-13: 978-0679883692
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,799,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best babysitting books ever!, July 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Babysitters' Handbook (Kidbacks) (Paperback)

I was just starting to babysit when I read this book, and this book has great tips on advertising, getting along with the kids and parents, and fun ideas. I would recommend this book to anyone, from the new babysitter needing ideas to the experienced babysitter looking for more customers and/or ideas.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST BABYSITTING BOOK EVER MADE!!!, May 2, 2001

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J D (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Babysitters' Handbook (Kidbacks) (Paperback)

I have read every single babysitting book out there. From big to little, from good to bad. But this book, Is the BEST book out there. I'm not a walking advertisement, but this book has every little thing you would ever want to know about babysitting. So if you have to choose only one babysitting guide, Trust me, and choose this one! You will not regret it!!!