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How to Babysit a Grandpa

By Jean Reagan
Illustrated by Lee Wildish

By Jean Reagan
Illustrated by Lee Wildish

By Jean Reagan
Illustrated by Lee Wildish

By Jean Reagan
Illustrated by Lee Wildish

By Jean Reagan
Illustrated by Lee Wildish

By Jean Reagan
Illustrated by Lee Wildish

By Jean Reagan
Illustrated by Lee Wildish

By Jean Reagan
Illustrated by Lee Wildish

Best Seller
Hardcover $17.99

Apr 10, 2012 | ISBN 9780375867132 | 5-8 years

Ebook $10.99

Apr 10, 2012 | ISBN 9780375987502 | 5-8 years

Enhanced Ebook $11.99

Feb 27, 2013 | ISBN 9780449810521 | 5-8 years

Board Book $8.99

Mar 27, 2018 | Baby-3 *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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    • Ebook $10.99

      Apr 10, 2012 | ISBN 9780375987502 | 5-8 years

    • Enhanced Ebook $11.99

      Feb 27, 2013 | ISBN 9780449810521 | 5-8 years

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    • Board Book $8.99

      Mar 27, 2018 | Baby-3

      *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

    About How to Babysit a Grandpa

    Celebrate the special bond between grandpas and grandchildren in this delightful New York Times bestseller that puts the kids in charge! 

    A New York Times bestselling picture book–from the creators of the hilarious HOW TO… series–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!

    Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: 

    “A silly take on role reversal.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma)

    “Laugh-out-loud funny. . .” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Raise a Mom)

    “. . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny hidden details.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandpa)

    “Touches of humor in each of the digitally rendered illustrations.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Surprise a Dad)

    The fun doesn’t stop! Check out more HOW TO… picture books:

    How to babysit a Grandma
    How to Catch a Santa
    How to Get Your Teacher Ready
    How to Raise a Mom
    How to Surprise a Dad

    About How to Babysit a Grandpa

    Celebrate the special bond between grandpas and grandchildren in this delightful New York Times bestseller that puts the kids in charge! 

    A New York Times bestselling picture book–from the creators of the hilarious HOW TO… series–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!

    Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: 

    “A silly take on role reversal.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma)

    “Laugh-out-loud funny. . .” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Raise a Mom)

    “. . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny hidden details.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandpa)

    “Touches of humor in each of the digitally rendered illustrations.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Surprise a Dad)

    The fun doesn’t stop! Check out more HOW TO… picture books:

    How to babysit a Grandma
    How to Catch a Santa
    How to Get Your Teacher Ready
    How to Raise a Mom
    How to Surprise a Dad

    About How to Babysit a Grandpa

    This is a hilarious and accessible picture book about a child spending time with his grandpa—now paired with adorable narration in this Read & Listen edition. 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!

    This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.

    About How to Babysit a Grandpa

    Celebrate the special bond between grandpas and grandchildren in this delightful New York Times bestseller that puts the kids in charge! 

    A New York Times bestselling picture book–from the creators of the hilarious HOW TO… series–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!

    Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: 

    “A silly take on role reversal.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma)

    “Laugh-out-loud funny. . .” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Raise a Mom)

    “. . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny hidden details.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandpa)

    “Touches of humor in each of the digitally rendered illustrations.” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Surprise a Dad)

    The fun doesn’t stop! Check out more HOW TO… picture books:

    How to babysit a Grandma
    How to Catch a Santa
    How to Get Your Teacher Ready
    How to Raise a Mom
    How to Surprise a Dad

    Also by Jean Reagan

    How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa
    How to Scare a Ghost
    How to Get Your Teacher Ready
    How to Raise a Mom
    How to Babysit a Grandma and a Grandpa boxed set
    See all books by Jean Reagan

    Also by Jean Reagan

    How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa
    How to Scare a Ghost
    How to Get Your Teacher Ready
    How to Raise a Mom
    How to Babysit a Grandma and a Grandpa boxed set
    See all books by Jean Reagan

    Also by Jean Reagan

    How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa
    How to Scare a Ghost
    How to Get Your Teacher Ready
    How to Raise a Mom
    How to Babysit a Grandma and a Grandpa boxed set
    See all books by Jean Reagan

    Also by Jean Reagan

    How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa
    How to Scare a Ghost
    How to Get Your Teacher Ready
    How to Raise a Mom
    How to Babysit a Grandma and a Grandpa boxed set
    See all books by Jean Reagan

    About Jean Reagan

    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.

    About Jean Reagan

    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.

    About Jean Reagan

    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.

    About Jean Reagan

    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.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Apr 10, 2012 | 32 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780375867132

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Apr 10, 2012 | 32 Pages | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780375987502

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $11.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Feb 27, 2013 | 32 Pages | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780449810521

    Category: Children’s Board Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Board Book | $8.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 27, 2018 | 24 Pages | 5-1/2 x 7 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9781524772550

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    Praise

    The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books:
    “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.”

    Awards

    Kid’s Indie Next List “Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers” WINNER 2012

    Oppenheim Toy Portfolio WINNER 2012

    Texas 2×2 Reading List NOMINEE 2013

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