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  • How to Babysit a Grandma

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 25, 2014)
    Celebrate the special bond between grandmas and grandkids this Mother's Day in this delightful New York Times-bestseller that puts the kids in charge of taking care of Grandma...if just for one day. When you babysit a grandma, if you're lucky, you'll have a sleepover at her house! And with the useful tips found in this book, you're guaranteed to become an expert grandma-sitter in no time. (Be sure to check out the sections on: How to keep a grandma busy; Things to do at the park; Possible places to sleep, and what to do once you're both tucked in for the night.) From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... books comes a funny and heartwarming celebration of grandmas and grandchildren. 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 Grandpa 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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  • How to Babysit a Grandpa

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, April 10, 2012)
    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 GrandmaHow to Catch a SantaHow to Get Your Teacher ReadyHow to Raise a MomHow to Surprise a Dad
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  • How to Get Your Teacher Ready

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, July 4, 2017)
    How to Get Your Teacher Ready… all year long, from the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa, How to Babysit a Grandma, and How to Catch Santa. A perfect read for the start of the school year--no matter what that looks like! This humorous new book in the beloved HOW TO . . . series takes readers through a fun and busy school year. Written in tongue-in-cheek instructional style, a class of adorable students gives tips and tricks for getting a teacher ready—for the first day of school, and all the events and milestones that will follow (picture day, holiday concert, the 100th day of school, field day!). And along the way, children will see that getting their teacher ready is really getting themselves ready. Filled with charming role-reversal humor, this is a playful and heartwarming celebration of teachers and students, and the perfect gift for back-to-school readiness or graduation. Praise for the HOW TO . . . books: “A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa.” —USA Today (How to Catch Santa) “Belongs on the shelf of every kid who loves a grandparent.” —The Salt Lake Tribune (How to Babysit a Grandpa) “The charm of its premise and the clear bond between the generations will have kids and grandparents giggling together.” —School Library Journal (How to Babysit a Grandma)
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  • How to Surprise a Dad

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 24, 2015)
    From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA and HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDMA comes a charming HOW TO book that's all about surprises! So you want to surprise your dad? You’re in luck! The pages of this book are full of tips on how to become a super dad surpriser, including tips for things you can make, do, or find—just for your dad. Be sure to read up on: · Yummy treats and presents for a dad · What to do if he starts getting suspicious · How to prepare for the big moment (where to hide everyone, and how to practice whispering “Surprise!”) From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... series comes an adorable, funny, surprising celebration of dads! 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 GrandmaHow to Catch a SantaHow to Get Your Teacher ReadyHow to Raise a MomHow to Surprise a Dad
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  • How to Catch Santa

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Oct. 20, 2015)
    A #1 New York Times bestseller that's a Christmas must-read!From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering! After waiting for days and days and days, it’s finally Christmas Eve. And that’s when you can try to catch Santa. . . . From Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish, creators of the bestselling HOW TO... series, comes a delightful new offering, written again in a hilarious instructional style. Two sibling narrators give clever tips for “catching” Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve. Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy!And don't miss Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish's How to Raise a Mom and How to Surprise a Dad!“A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa. . . .” —USA Today
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  • How to Raise a Mom

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 28, 2017)
    Celebrate the bond between moms and children this Mother's Day in this humorous New York Times-bestseller that invites the kids to do the hard work of raising their mom...if just for a day! This humorous new addition to the beloved HOW TO . . . books takes readers through a playful, busy day with Mom. Written in an instructional style, two siblings suggest the best ways to raise a happy, healthy mom—from waking her up in the morning to arranging play dates, to making sure she gets enough exercise, some quiet time, and plenty of veggies! Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas, and lots of love, How to Raise a Mom is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day—or any day! Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: “A silly take on role reversal.” –Kirkus Reviews 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 Babysit a Grandpa 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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  • How to Raise a Mom

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Library Binding (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 28, 2017)
    Celebrate the bond between moms and children this Mother's Day in this humorous New York Times-bestseller that invites the kids to do the hard work of raising their mom...if just for a day! This humorous new addition to the beloved HOW TO . . . books takes readers through a playful, busy day with Mom. Written in an instructional style, two siblings suggest the best ways to raise a happy, healthy mom—from waking her up in the morning to arranging play dates, to making sure she gets enough exercise, some quiet time, and plenty of veggies! Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas, and lots of love, How to Raise a Mom is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day—or any day! Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: “A silly take on role reversal.” –Kirkus Reviews 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 Babysit a Grandpa 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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  • How to Babysit a Grandpa

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Library Binding (Knopf Books for Young Readers, April 10, 2012)
    A New York Times bestselling HOW TO picture book that celebrates the connection between grandpas and grandchildren and makes for perfect Father's Day reading and gifting! 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 GrandmaHow to Catch a SantaHow to Get Your Teacher ReadyHow to Raise a MomHow to Surprise a Dad
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  • How to Babysit a Grandma

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Library Binding (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 25, 2014)
    A little girl provides instructions for properly babysitting one's grandmother, such as taking trips to the park and singing duets.
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  • How to Catch Santa

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Library Binding (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Oct. 20, 2015)
    A #1 New York Times bestseller that's a Christmas must-read!From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering! After waiting for days and days and days, it’s finally Christmas Eve. And that’s when you can try to catch Santa. . . . From Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish, creators of the bestselling HOW TO... series, comes a delightful new offering, written again in a hilarious instructional style. Two sibling narrators give clever tips for “catching” Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve. Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy!And don't miss Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish's How to Raise a Mom and How to Surprise a Dad!“A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa. . . .” —USA Today
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  • How to Surprise a Dad

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Library Binding (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 24, 2015)
    From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA and HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDMA comes a charming HOW TO book that's all about surprises! So you want to surprise your dad? You’re in luck! The pages of this book are full of tips on how to become a super dad surpriser, including tips for things you can make, do, or find—just for your dad. Be sure to read up on: · Yummy treats and presents for a dad · What to do if he starts getting suspicious · How to prepare for the big moment (where to hide everyone, and how to practice whispering “Surprise!”) From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... series comes an adorable, funny, surprising celebration of dads! 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 GrandmaHow to Catch a SantaHow to Get Your Teacher ReadyHow to Raise a MomHow to Surprise a Dad
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  • Your First Boyfriend

    Katie Hentges

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Aug. 10, 2012)
    Navigating a first relationship or first crush can be a difficult experience for any middle school student. There are feelings and emotions that have never been experienced before. This book provides a fun and engaging guide to that first relationship, including asking out a boy for the first time, dealing with a broken heart, and everything in between.
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