Babysitting SugarPaw [Paperback]

VS Grenier (Author), Keven Scott Collier (Illustrator)

Book Description

A little bear named SugarPaw hopes to get rid of his babysitter, Bonnie Whiskes, by getting her into trouble after making changes to his rules chart. As the story unfolds SugarPaw learns about honesty and friendship, in this fun loving story. Babysitting SugarPaw, with its child-centered plot on getting to know others, is the perfect book for little ones scared of being left alone with a babysitter for the first time. This book will delight three-to-eight-year-old readers, especially those who like to create mischief.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A Charming story of loving and being loved." --Rick Walton, Children's Book Author

"Babysitting SugarPaw is a very cute, funny, and sweet book. Kids will love it." --James Dashner, Author of the 13th Reality series and The Maze Runner

"The perfect book for children who will have their first babysitter soon and also for someone who is going to be a babysitter for the first time." --MommyPR.com

From the Author

"This book will delight three-to-eight-year-old readers, especially those who like to create mischief." --VS Grenier

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Halo Publishing International; Edition edition (June 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1935268066
• ISBN-13: 978-1935268062
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,408,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

VS Grenier is an award-winning children's author, founder & owner of Stories for Children Publishing, LLC., award-winning editor-in-chief of Stories for Children Magazine and chief editor for Halo Publishing, Int., and also, the host of the blog talk radio show Stories for Children. A California girl at heart and former fashion buyer, Grenier lives in Southern Utah with her supportive husband, their three children, and the family's big fat cat Speedbump and minature schnauzer Taz.


Broadcast Bio:
When she isn't busy talking with authors and illustrators on her radio show, working for Stories for Children or Halo Publishing and spending time with her children, VS Grenier is busy writing new adventures in the World of Ink.


Full Bio:
VS Grenier is an award-winning children's author, founder & owner of Stories for Children Publishing, LLC., award-winning editor-in-chief of Stories for Children Magazine and chief editor for Halo Publishing, Int.; in addition, to running her own editorial and critique services.

In 2007 & 2008, VS Grenier was voted one of the Top Ten Editors in the Preditors and Editors Reader's Poll, won 2nd place for her article on, "Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus" in the Preditors and Editors Reader's Poll for Best Nonfiction of 2007, and won 7th place for her article, "Dinosaur Tracks in My Backyard" in the Preditors and Editors Reader's Poll for Best Nonfiction of 2008.

VS Grenier learned how to hone her writing skills at the Institute of Children's Literature and is a member of the League of Utah Writers (HWG), Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and Musing Our Children.

Her works include: Babysitting SugarPaw, the Best of Stories for Children Magazine Volume 1 anthology, and over 30 short stories, articles and crafts for children along with newsletter articles for writers.

"Having others read what you have written and giving feedback not only makes you a better writer, but you start to understand how a well written story's voice captures the reader, drawing them into your world of ink," states VS Grenier.

A California girl at heart, she currently lives in Southren Utah with her supportive husband, their three children, and the family's big fat cat Speed Bump and miniature schnauzer Taz.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Babysitting Sugarpaw highly recommended book!, March 22, 2011

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ArtistaDonna - See all my reviews

This review is from: Babysitting SugarPaw (Paperback)

I highly recommend the Babysitting Sugarpaw book by VS Grenier.
Parents will love reading this to their child over and over again.
The illustrations by Keven Collier are vibrant, full of expression and so adorable.
Your child will definetly want to turn the page and see what Sugarpaw will do with the rule chart. Sugarpaw does not want a babysitter. He is determined to change the rules in his favor.....ha ha...your child will love this part.
Bonnie Whiskers is a lovable character and anyone who has babysat knows excatly what she's feeling. When she hears Sugarpaw cry out "Don't go" she worries and wonders if she will be able to babysit Sugarpaw.
You must add this to your childs reading list!
Nata Romeo ArtistaDonna

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well done!, February 14, 2011

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Lisa Barker - See all my reviews

This review is from: Babysitting SugarPaw (Paperback)

What I like best about Babysitting Sugarpaw are the rules! We know right up front what Sugarpaw's home is like because of them--it's filled with love by two caring parents. We know what the expectations are and VS Grenier writes from those parental expectations. This isn't some cutsie, sugary story that rhymes poorly (it doesn't rhyme at all) and heavy-handedly 'teaches' children that babysitters are good and obeying rules is the right thing to do. All that comes organically from a good telling of the story which is heavy on the dialogue and well done at that. It's definitely worth purchasing whether your little one will be babysat for the first or fourth time. It's a great book for babysitters to read to their charges as well. - Biblio Reads Children's Book Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved the illustrations~!!, December 5, 2011

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Jennifer Chatham "Mad Moose Mama" (Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Babysitting SugarPaw (Paperback)

Babysitting Sugarpaw by VS Grenier is an Action Adventure Children's Reader book.

Sugarpaws parents are going away and a babysitter is coming to look after him. He is not impressed and begins a plan to make things work for him.

After Bonnie Whiskers arrives to watch Sugarpaw, Mama Bear takes her to the kitchen to show her the rules that Sugarpaw has to follow. Sugarpaw has other plans and changes the rules so that he is able to do more things.

Bonnie tries her best to look after the unruly Sugarpaw; she tries to get him to play games, read a story and take a bath and Sugarpaw makes trouble for her whenever he is able. After Sugarpaw comes to realize his actions, he must tell everyone the truth about the reasons for his misbehaviour.

Again, another delightful story with a great message and wonderful depictions of the characters. The illustrations by Kevin Collier are charming and colourful and will delight your young person as they explore the pages.

I thought Sugarpaw to be a very mischievious little bear and was happy to see that he realizes his actions may hinder those around him. I loved the outcome of the story and how Sugarpaw confesses to the wrongs that happened while his parents were away. I also liked how the issues were resolved.