How to Babysit a Grandpa

A New York Times bestselling HOW TO picture book that celebrates the connection between grandpas and grandchildren

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

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/10/2012
ISBN: 9780375867132
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.60w x 0.40d
Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended
Award: Alabama Camellia Award - Winner

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2012
School Library Journal 03/01/2012 pg. 133
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2012
Booklist 04/15/2012 pg. 70
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 39 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 151000 / How to Babysit a Grandpa
Reading Level: 2.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5