And with the useful tips found in this book, you're guaranteed to become an expert grandma-sitter in no time. (Be sure to check out the sections on: How to keep a grandma busy; Things to do at the park; Possible places to sleep, and what to ...

Author: Jean Reagan

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 9780385753869

Category: Juvenile Fiction

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A New York Times bestseller When you babysit a grandma, if you're lucky . . . it's a sleepover at her house! And with the useful tips found in this book, you're guaranteed to become an expert grandma-sitter in no time. (Be sure to check out the sections on: How to keep a grandma busy; Things to do at the park; Possible places to sleep, and what to do once you're both snugly tucked in for the night.) From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... series comes a funny and heartwarming celebration of grandmas and grandchildren.

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.

Author: Jean Reagan

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 9780449810521

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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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.

Two children provide instructions how to properly read to a grandmother or a grandfather, including how to choose a good book, how to use different voices, and where to find the perfect place to cuddle up and read.

Author: Jean Reagan

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 1524701947

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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Two children provide instructions how to properly read to a grandmother or a grandfather, including how to choose a good book, how to use different voices, and where to find the perfect place to cuddle up and read.

Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: “A silly take on role reversal.” –Kirkus Reviews Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma) “Laugh-out-loud funny. . .” –Kirkus Reviews (How to Raise a Mom) “. . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny ...

Author: Jean Reagan

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 9780553538311

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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Celebrate the bond between moms and children this Mother's Day in this humorous New York Times-bestseller that invites the kids to do the hard work of raising their mom...if just for a day! This humorous new addition to the beloved HOW TO . . . books takes readers through a playful, busy day with Mom. Written in an instructional style, two siblings suggest the best ways to raise a happy, healthy mom—from waking her up in the morning to arranging play dates, to making sure she gets enough exercise, some quiet time, and plenty of veggies! Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas, and lots of love, How to Raise a Mom is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day—or any day! Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: “A silly take on role reversal.” –Kirkus Reviews 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 Babysit a Grandpa How to Catch a Santa How to Get Your Teacher Ready How to Raise a Mom How to Surprise a Dad

This humorous new book in the beloved HOW TO . . . series takes readers through a fun and busy school year.

Author: Jean Reagan

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 9780553538274

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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How to Get Your Teacher Ready… all year long, from the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa, How to Babysit a Grandma, and How to Catch Santa. This humorous new book in the beloved HOW TO . . . series takes readers through a fun and busy school year. Written in tongue-in-cheek instructional style, a class of adorable students gives tips and tricks for getting a teacher ready—for the first day of school, and all the events and milestones that will follow (picture day, holiday concert, the 100th day of school, field day!). And along the way, children will see that getting their teacher ready is really getting themselves ready. Filled with charming role-reversal humor, this is a playful and heartwarming celebration of teachers and students, and the perfect gift for back-to-school readiness or graduation. Praise for the HOW TO . . . books: “A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa.” —USA Today (How to Catch Santa) “Belongs on the shelf of every kid who loves a grandparent.” —The Salt Lake Tribune (How to Babysit a Grandpa) “The charm of its premise and the clear bond between the generations will have kids and grandparents giggling together.” —School Library Journal (How to Babysit a Grandma)

So you want to surprise your dad? You’re in luck! The pages of this book are full of tips on how to become a super dad surpriser, including tips for things you can make, do, or find—just for your dad.

Author: Jean Reagan

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 9780553534306

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA and HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDMA comes a charming new how-to book about surprising dear old Dad! So you want to surprise your dad? You’re in luck! The pages of this book are full of tips on how to become a super dad surpriser, including tips for things you can make, do, or find—just for your dad. Be sure to read up on: · Yummy treats and presents for a dad · What to do if he starts getting suspicious · How to prepare for the big moment (where to hide everyone, and how to practice whispering “Surprise!”) From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an adorable, funny, surprising celebration of dads! This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.

Santa can't resist cookies...or riddles! And don't forget to leave the Christmas tree lights on so Santa can see his way around! Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy!

Author: Jean Reagan

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 9780553498417

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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A #1 New York Times bestseller that's a Christmas must-read! From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering! After waiting for days and days and days, it’s finally Christmas Eve. And that’s when you can try to catch Santa. . . . From Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish, creators of the bestselling HOW TO... series, comes a delightful new offering, written again in a hilarious instructional style. Two sibling narrators give clever tips for “catching” Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve. Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy! And don't miss Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish's How to Raise a Mom and How to Surprise a Dad! “A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa. . . .” —USA Today

Written in a tongue-in-cheek instructional style, this book is a playful and heartwarming celebration of teachers and school, and an empowering book to help calm back-to-school nerves!

Author: Jean Reagan

Publisher: Hachette UK

ISBN: 9781444930375

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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Celebrate the school year with the author-illustrator team behind the bestselling How to Babysit a Grandad. Follow a class of adorable students as they make sure their teacher is ready all year round. Written in a tongue-in-cheek instructional style, this book is a playful and heartwarming celebration of teachers and school, and an empowering book to help calm back-to-school nerves! Praise for How to Babysit a Grandad: 'Youngsters will thoroughly enjoy the tongue-in-cheek role reversal.' - School Library Journal Illustrated by the winner of the Red House Children's Book Award and a New York Times bestselling artist. The fun doesn't stop! Check out more How To... picture books: How to Babysit a Grandad, How to Babysit a Grandma, How to Surprise a Dad, How to Catch Santa, How to Raise a Mum and How to Scare a Ghost.

A laugh-out-loud funny Halloween picture book, packed full of essential Ghost-hunting tips. Have you always wanted to see a ghost? Then you need this book! First, you need to catch one.

Author: Jean Reagan

Publisher: Hachette UK

ISBN: 9781444939446

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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A laugh-out-loud funny Halloween picture book, packed full of essential Ghost-hunting tips. Have you always wanted to see a ghost? Then you need this book! First, you need to catch one. You could: make ghostly noises, carve creepy pumpkins, bake spooky cupcakes. Then it's time to have lots of Halloween fun with your new ghost buddy! This hilarious 'How To' guide style picture book is guaranteed to get kids giggling, and keep them busy on Halloween! Look out for more books in the brilliantly funny, New York Times bestselling series: How to Catch Santa How to Surprise a Dad How to Raise a Mum How to Babysit a Grandad How to Babysit a Grandma How to Get Your Teacher Ready for School

A laugh-out-loud funny picture book. Packed full of tips on how to have fun with your mum and make her feel loved on Mother's Day! So you want to look after your mum? Then you need this book!

Author: Jean Reagan

Publisher: Hachette UK

ISBN: 9781444930405

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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A laugh-out-loud funny picture book. Packed full of tips on how to have fun with your mum and make her feel loved on Mother's Day! So you want to look after your mum? Then you need this book! Essential tips include: How to wake your mum up (nicely). How to be the best ever errands helper. How to help your mum relax. (Hint: you could sing her a lullaby) Always remember, mums are special. They require expert care and extra cuddles. This hilarious 'How To' guide style picture book is guaranteed to get kids giggling (and keep them busy!) Look out for more books in the brilliantly funny, New York Times bestselling series: How to Surprise a Dad How to Catch Santa How to Babysit a Grandad How to Babysit a Grandma How to Get Your Teacher Ready for School How to Scare a Ghost

Like such silly favorites as Walter the Farting Dog, Runaway Booger will spark giggles and demands to read it again. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, wait . . . it’s a runaway booger!

Author: Matt Richtel

Publisher: HarperCollins

ISBN: 0062349848

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, wait . . . it’s a runaway booger! From Lee Wildish, acclaimed children’s book illustrator of the New York Times bestselling How to Babysit a Grandpa, How to Babysit a Grandma, and How to Catch Santa, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matt Richtel comes a hilarious new picture book about a topsy-turvy day with an unlikely and disgusting turn of events. Like such silly favorites as Walter the Farting Dog, Runaway Booger will spark giggles and demands to read it again.

Uncle Pig is babysitting his niece and nephews for the first time and he has no idea how to keep them from turning his home into a total wreck--and when he takes them outside the chaos continues.

Author: Michaela Muntean

Publisher:

ISBN: 1338283901

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 40

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Uncle Pig is babysitting his niece and nephews for the first time and he has no idea how to keep them from turning his home into a total wreck--and when he takes them outside the chaos continues.

"When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse."--

Author: Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 9781524714314

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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"When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse."--

Frances Gilbert. When I babysit Grandma, we play games and eat cupcakes.
Grandma reads books to me. And I read books to.

Author: Frances Gilbert

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 9780593123386

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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Perfect for Mother's Day, Grandparents Day, and any day when you want to celebrate a child's love for their grandma, this warm Step 1 early reader celebrates a girl's special relationship with her grandma! Aren't grandmas the best? The star of I Love Pink! and I Love My Tutu! has so much fun with her grandma! Together, they bike and play games, they read and have tea parties . . . and dance parties! And, guess what? Her grandma even had a grandma once! And they liked to do a lot of the same things together, too. This simple story is relatable, easy to decode, and parents and grandparents will relish the opportunity to talk about their family lineage after reading this warm intergenerational story about the love between a grandma and a granddaughter. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired picture clues help children decode the story.

hen Alice, a sixty-five-year-old grandmother, arrived to babysit her four-year-old
grandson, she was holding a brightly wrapped package. “Come see what your
Gramma Alice bought you!” she said to her grandson. The little guy tore open the
 ...

Author: Jill Milligan

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

ISBN: 9781602396838

Category: Family & Relationships

Page: 160

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A lighthearted tribute to grandmothers shares whimsical anecdotes about the joys and occasional pitfalls of a life with grandkids, in an unsentimental, gift-appropriate volume that irreverently celebrates a grandmother's well-deserved arrival in the years in which her own children have become parents.

Most of her summers were spent on her grandparent ' s farm in Newfoundland . In
1976 she moved to ... One of my favorite memories from my childhood comes
from having my Grandma and Grandpa Hepburn babysit me . Grandma and ...

Author: Jean I. Griffin

Publisher: Union, Ont. : J.I. Griffin

ISBN: WISC:89080572688

Category: Ontario

Page: 243

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Joseph Skellet (ca. 1797-1881) married Elizabeth Pepper on July 5, 1829 in Falmouth, England. The eldest child, John Skellet (1830-1901), immigrated to Ontario, Canada, ca. 1860. Joseph eventually immigrated to the United States and died at Starrucca, Pennsylvania. Descendants live in Ontario, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere in Canada and the United States.

We were moving from the Thompson Farm to another farm on the other side of
Atlanta. Grandma Miller, my mother's mom, was going to babysit Jimmy and me.
We were at Grandma's when everyone started whispering and looking at me
funny.

Author: Kathy Gemberling

Publisher: iUniverse

ISBN: 9780595227150

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: 116

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Want to know what life was like growing up in rural Illinois? This heartwarming book is packed with memories of a little girl and some of her adventures along the way to becoming a young woman. Laugh with her, cry with her, take yourself back to the days of no running water, no electricity, and no TV. Anyone who wants their grandchildren to know what it was like when Grandma Was A Little Girl will treasure this book.

From bestselling author Sarah Weeks and New York Times bestselling illustrator Lee Wildish comes an irresistibly fun picture book starring a girl who’s on the lookout for her shoe.

Author: Sarah Weeks

Publisher: HarperCollins

ISBN: 0062442058

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 32

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Lizzy McTizzy can’t find her shoe! She’s late for the party, but what can she do? Lizzy will stop at nothing to find her missing shoe! Whether she’s swinging from the chandelier or looking under the cat, Lizzy is determined to find it in time for the party. After all, she needs two matching shoes . . . or does she? Join Lizzy as she learns that being yourself is the best accessory of all!

"Just spend time with your grandmother. If she wants ... "I know I'm late, but I
brought Grandma's favorite brownies, so hopefully she'll forgive me. ... "He wants
me to babysit Grandma while he's in Chicago taking care of his sisterinlaw's
estate.

Author: Barbara Freethy

Publisher: Fog City Publishing, LLC

ISBN: 9781943781171

Category: Fiction

Page: 1800

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From #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes a romantic contemporary series about the Callaways, a big, blended Irish family born to serve and protect. If you love strong, alpha heroes, emotional and compelling romance and light suspense, you'll love the Callaways. Find out why over 1.5 million people are loving the Callaways in this special boxed set that includes the first eight complete novels in the series and a bonus novella! Includes: ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS (#1) SO THIS IS LOVE (#2) FALLING FOR A STRANGER (#3) BETWEEN NOW AND FOREVER (#4) NOBODY BUT YOU (A Callaway Wedding Novella) ALL A HEART NEEDS (#5) THAT SUMMER NIGHT (#6) WHEN SHADOWS FALL (#7) SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW (#8)

This sweet story captures the singular experience of a child's visit with grandma. A diverse story for fans of How to Babysit a Grandma/Grandpa and Grandma's Purse or readers who love This Is Sadie.

Author: Sara O'Leary

Publisher: Tundra Books

ISBN: 9781101918708

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 40

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This sweet story captures the singular experience of a child's visit with grandma. A diverse story for fans of How to Babysit a Grandma/Grandpa and Grandma's Purse or readers who love This Is Sadie. Maud loves the weekends that she stays over at her grandma's house. There's always breakfast-for-supper, matching nightgowns, black-and-white movies and best of all -- having someone to listen to her dreams for when she grows up. But what makes the visit extra-special is what Grand-Maud has hidden in an old chest under her bed. Sometimes there are paint sets, toys, homemade cookies, handknit mittens or sweaters. But Maud finds a wonderful surprise when she finds a belonging from Grand-Maud's childhood. When she grows up, Maud wants to be just like Grand-Maud. Maud and Grand-Maud is a sweet celebration of the unique bond between grandparents and grandchildren.