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Celebrate the special bond between grandpas and grandchildren in this delightful New York Times bestseller that puts the kids in charge! 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
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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."
