The Babysitter's Handbook: The Care and Keeping of Kids (Paperback)

by Harriet Brown (Author), Stephanie Roth (Illustrator) "A mother's helper entertains kids while the parents are at home-for instance, she might be inside with a child while a parent works in the..." (more)

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Product Description
An informative book packed with practical tips for babysitters. Girls will learn how to entertain infants, calm kids, feed finicky eaters, please parents, and build up a business. Special extras include tips from girls who know the business and helpful inserts such as emergency instructions, business cards, and client lists.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: American Girl (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156247751X
• ISBN-13: 978-1562477516
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #447,200 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Babysitting Book Ever!!!, November 14, 2005

A Kid's Review

This book is so helpful! I say the reveiw "Sugar, Spice, and NOT Everything Nice," and I was dissapointed. I thought "We can not be talking about the same book!" This book is SO helpful. I used it when I first started babysitting and now everyone on my block asks me to babysit. This book shows how to change a baby, what do do in an emergency, what to do if you get scared while babysitting, small easy to make snacks to make, and so much more! Please get this for your child if they are planning to babysit. It even shows what to do if someone is trying to get into the house your babysitting in. GET THIS BOOK! It's so totally rocks! It is a book that kids and parents have to love!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Babysiters Guide EVER!, December 3, 2003

By	Jorgie Girl (Somewhere , USA) - See all my reviews

I just got certified as a babysitter and I thought I'd read some more about it! I got this book and it covered more than the class did! I covers everything you need to know! I like how it has game recomendations for different ages! This book rocks!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!, May 10, 2003

A Kid's Review

This is a really great handbook with a lot of info. There are sections in the book on deciding whether or not you're ready, mealtime, bedtime, when kids get scared, games and activities to play with the kids, changing diapers, when kids say, "But my mom lets me!", and first-aid and safety tips. There are even business and info cards that you can punch out. I recommend this book with a good first-aid book and, of course, a babysitting course!