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How to Babysit a Grandad

Jean Reagan author Lee Wildish illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Published:5th Sep '13

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How to Babysit a Grandad cover

Filled with humour, energy, and warmth, this is a great gift for Father's day, and perfect for reading when Grandad comes to visit!

The perfect story to make the distance between you and grandad feel a little smaller whilst you're stuck at home . . .

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.

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

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 *

ISBN: 9781444915884

Dimensions: 276mm x 210mm x 8mm

Weight: 162g

32 pages