How to Babysit a Grandpa [Hardcover]

Jean Reagan (Author), Lee Wildish (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: April 10, 2012 | Age Range: 5 - 8 years

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 lookout for puddles and sprinklers), and how to play with a grandpa (build a pirate cave, put on a scary play).

Filled with humor, energy, and warmth, this is a great gift for or from a grandparent, and perfect for lap reading when Grandpa comes to visit!

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, May 2012:
"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 with her husband. In the summers, they serve as backcountry volunteers in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. To learn more about Jean and her work, please visit JeanReagan.com.

LEE WILDISH has illustrated a number of children's books in various styles, most recently Thomas and the Dragon Queen by Shutta Crum and Twosomes by Marilyn Singer, both on the Knopf list. To learn more about Lee and his work, please visit WildishIllustration.com.

Product Details

• Age Range: 5 - 8 years
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (April 10, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375867139
• ISBN-13: 978-0375867132
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Babysitting
  • #3 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Family Life > Multigenerational

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for father's day for my dad and father-in-law! May 18, 2012

By pleased mom

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is the cutest little book about a grandchild "babysitting" his grandfather for the day! My child thinks this book is the funniest book. We read it over and over again!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Review has been Posted at Gaga's Corner April 13, 2012

By Heather Brewer

Format:Hardcover

**Update - Lilly (my granddaughter) enjoyed the review copy of this book so much that she received her very own copy of the book from the Easter bunny this year**

How to Babysit a Grandpa by Jean Regan
Release date - April 10, 2012
*A review copy of this book was viewed from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review*

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 has a special relationship with her papa. This is a book we will definitely be adding to Lilly's book collection.

Lilly and I give How to Babysit a Grandpa 4˝ Stars.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS BOOK! January 30, 2013

By Ben's mommy

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

this is one of my favorite children's books! i got it for my dad and it is AMAZING! so cute and funny. the illustrations are wonderful and the writing made me laugh out loud. i made my whole family read the book after my son gave it to my dad :) an instant favorite for me!