Celebrate the special bond between grandpas and grandchildren in this delightfulNew York Timesbestseller that puts the kids in charge!
ANew York Timesbestselling 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 theHOW 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)
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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 DadThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, May 2012: 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 enjol£Ã