How to Babysit a Grandad
Published on 5. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4449-1588-4 (ISBN)
Description
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
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
Reviews / Votes
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 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Illustrations
full colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
188 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4449-1588-4 (9781444915884)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Jean Reagan
How to Babysit a Grandad
E-Book
06/2014
1st Edition
Hodder Children's Books
€2.99
Available for download
Persons
Jean Reagan was born in Alabama but spent most of her childhood in Japan. She now lives in Salt Lake City in America with her husband. In the summers, they serve as backcountry volunteers in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. To learn more about Jean and her work, please visit JeanReagan.com
Lee Wildish is a real talent heading for great success. He was picked out by Kate Skipper, the Waterstone's buyer, as someone to watch and he is one of Hodder's highlight illustrators. Lee won the Red House Children's Book Award 2013 and is a New York Times bestselling illustrator.
Lee Wildish is a real talent heading for great success. He was picked out by Kate Skipper, the Waterstone's buyer, as someone to watch and he is one of Hodder's highlight illustrators. Lee won the Red House Children's Book Award 2013 and is a New York Times bestselling illustrator.