How to Babysit a Grandad
Author(s): Jean Reagan
A New York Times bestselling title, illustrated by the winner of the Red House Children's Book Award 2013.
When your grandad rings the doorbell, it's babysitting time! This is a hilarious and accessible picture book about a child spending time with his grandad. The perfect Father's day gift!
Written in a how-to style, the narrator gives important tips for 'babysitting' a grandad, 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 grandad (build a pirate cave, put on a scary play).
"A cunning study in role reversal, with Lee Wildish's over-the-top illustrations well in keeping with a jaunty text." - Independent on Sunday
Product Information
Full of love and humour... illustrations beautifully convey the emotion between the two main characters in the story. Carousel Adorable. Daily Record A cunning study in role reversal, with Lee Wildish's over-the-top illustrations well in keeping with a jaunty text. Independent on Sunday Wonderful humour... amusing and adorable... a whole lot of mischievous fun. Baby Surrey Madcap and cartoon-like illustrations energetically capture the fun... A warm portrayal of a very important relationship. Very entertaining. School Librarian Funny and heart-warming... guaranteed to be a family favourite. Mumsnet What a delightful book. The School Librarian
General Fields
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- : Hachette Children's Books
- : Hodder Children's Books
- : 0.2
- : 01 August 2013
- : 279mm X 216mm
- : 01 September 2014
- : books
Special Fields
- : Jean Reagan
- : Paperback
- : Lee Wildish
- : en
- : 32
- : full colour throughout