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A Book for Dads, Grandpas, and Kids

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Author Jean ReaganIllustrated by Lee Wildish Add to Wish List Added to Wish List Look inside Listen to a clip from the audiobook audio pause button 0:00 0:00 Best Seller Hardcover $18.99 US RH Childrens Books | Knopf Books for Young Readers 8.81"W x 11.25"H x 0.32"D On sale Apr 10, 2012 | 32 Pages | 9780375867132 Grades K-3 Reading Level: Lexile AD480L | Fountas & Pinnell K Add to cart Add to list Exam Copies See Additional Formats
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Celebrate the special bond between grandpas and grandchildren in this delightful New York Times bestseller that puts the kids in charge! The perfect gift for Father's Day, Grandparent's Day, and any day shared with Grandpa! Here's everything a kid needs to know to spend a fun-filled day with 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). From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... books comes a funny and heartwarming celebration of grandpas and all that they do! This is a great gift for or from a grandparent, and perfect for lap reading when Grandpa comes to visit! 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 How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa JEAN REAGAN was born in Alabama but spent most of her childhood in Japan. She now lives in Salt Lake City with her husband. In the summers, they serve as backcountry volunteers in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. View titles by Jean Reagan Lee Wildish View titles by Lee Wildish

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  • WINNER | 2012 Kid's Indie Next List "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers"
  • WINNER | 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
  • NOMINEE | 2013 Texas 2x2 Reading List
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books:"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 enjoy sharing this story with their little ones (and parents will enjoy purchasing it for a Father’s Day gift for said grandpa), there is enough playfulness here to broaden the appeal to a wider audience." Share via email Share via Facebook Share via Twitter

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Celebrate the special bond between grandpas and grandchildren in this delightful New York Times bestseller that puts the kids in charge! The perfect gift for Father's Day, Grandparent's Day, and any day shared with Grandpa! Here's everything a kid needs to know to spend a fun-filled day with 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). From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... books comes a funny and heartwarming celebration of grandpas and all that they do! This is a great gift for or from a grandparent, and perfect for lap reading when Grandpa comes to visit! 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 How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa

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JEAN REAGAN was born in Alabama but spent most of her childhood in Japan. She now lives in Salt Lake City with her husband. In the summers, they serve as backcountry volunteers in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. View titles by Jean Reagan Lee Wildish View titles by Lee Wildish

Guides

Educator Guide for How to Babysit a Grandpa

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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Classroom Activities for How to Babysit a Grandpa

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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Discussion Guide for How to Babysit a Grandpa

Provides questions, discussion topics, suggested reading lists, introductions and/or author Q&As, which are intended to enhance reading groups’ experiences.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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Awards

  • WINNER | 2012 Kid's Indie Next List "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers"
  • WINNER | 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
  • NOMINEE | 2013 Texas 2x2 Reading List

Praise

The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books:"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 enjoy sharing this story with their little ones (and parents will enjoy purchasing it for a Father’s Day gift for said grandpa), there is enough playfulness here to broaden the appeal to a wider audience."

Additional formats

  • How to Babysit a Grandpa Added to Wish List Removed from Wish List How to Babysit a Grandpa Author: Jean Reagan Audiobook Download Jul 19, 2022
  • How to Babysit a Grandpa Added to Wish List Removed from Wish List How to Babysit a Grandpa A Book for Dads, Grandpas, and Kids Author: Jean Reagan, Author: Lee Wildish $8.99 US Board Book Mar 27, 2018
  • How to Babysit a Grandpa Added to Wish List Removed from Wish List How to Babysit a Grandpa A Book for Dads, Grandpas, and Kids Author: Jean Reagan, Author: Lee Wildish Ebook Apr 10, 2012
  • How to Babysit a Grandpa Added to Wish List Removed from Wish List How to Babysit a Grandpa Author: Jean Reagan Audiobook Download Jul 19, 2022
  • How to Babysit a Grandpa Added to Wish List Removed from Wish List How to Babysit a Grandpa A Book for Dads, Grandpas, and Kids Author: Jean Reagan, Author: Lee Wildish $8.99 US Board Book Mar 27, 2018
  • How to Babysit a Grandpa Added to Wish List Removed from Wish List How to Babysit a Grandpa A Book for Dads, Grandpas, and Kids Author: Jean Reagan, Author: Lee Wildish Ebook Apr 10, 2012

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