Customer Reviews

The Grandma Mix-Up (I Can Read Book 2)

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Pip's parents are going on vacation. Dad called and asked Grandma Sal to baby-sit without knowing that Mom had already called Grandma Nan. On the day Pip's parents were leaving, both Grandmas showed up!
Grandma Nan is too strict. Grandma Sal is too laid back. Both of them are driving Pip insane. He doesn't know what to do!
I think that this book is really cute. It seems to remind me of my grandparents. It would drive me crazy, like Pip, if both of them got together. This story is silly and somewhat entertaining. I believe that it is best for a young reader who will easily comprehend. It's a good story.

It's the old two-Grandmothers-show-up-to-babysit plot with the one's too strict and one's too lenient twist, and though cliché, it is nicely done and it gives caregivers and children an opportunity to discuss 'moderation'.

In the story Pip is first excited about having both grandmothers come to stay and watch him, but it soon becomes both confusing and uncomfortable for him as his home-life is disrupted more than he cares for. One grandmother, for example, gives him candy all the time, while the other expects him to clean his room from top to bottom every day. A happy conclusion is arrived at however, when Pip finally talks to the grannies he loves and tells them that he is really happier with the way mom and dad have him do things: candy rarely, and bedroom cleaning once a week.

This particular book is divided into chapters. The "search inside this book" option shows quite a bit of text so that you can judge the level's appropriateness for you child yourself. Harder words include: grand-ma, grandchild, downstairs, upstairs, morning, crayons, strict, vegetables, pajamas, and bounce.

Three Stars. [C+] Okay Read-aloud. Cute artwork. It's an old cliché for adults but most likely "Grandma Mixup" will be a new story for youngsters. My two enjoyed the book, and it gave us an opportunity to discuss 'moderation'.

Level 2's are described as being for Grades 1-3; but I think Amazon's recommendation of 4 to 8 is closer to being correct.

This book is really cute and kids can relate. The grandma's may be stereotypes, but they listed to what Pip has to say and try to do things her way. This is one of our favorites. We can't decide if Pip is a girl or a boy, so that's part of why we like it (the mystery).