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The babysitter's handbook : the care and keeping of kids

Brown, Hariet. (Author). Sisson, Stéphanie Roth (illustrator.). Sisson, Stéphanie Roth (Added Author).

Summary: Offers practical advice for babysitters, covering such basic topics as feeding, crying, keeping children amused, first aid, bedtime, and more.

Record details

ISBN: 156247751X
ISBN: 9781562477516
Physical Description: print
64 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Publisher: Middleton, Wis. : Pleasant Co. Publications, [1999]
Copyright: ©1999

Content descriptions

General Note:

"American girl library."

Formatted Contents Note:

Ready? Answers to the most common questions asked by girls who want to babysit 7 -- Don't go! Ways to say hello to kids when their parents wave good-bye 13 -- I'm hungry. Turn mealtime into fun time! 17 -- Wanna play? Great games and activities that will entertain kids 23 -- She hit me! How to stop sibling squabbling 31 -- I'm scared. Tried-and-true ways to comfort frightened children 35 -- But my mom lets me! Wise words for the times kids try to take control 41 -- Poop. Tips on changing diapers and other potty pointers 45 -- Ow! From safety to first aid--preparing for emergencies big and small 51 -- I'm not tired! How to turn off the lights without turning on the tears 59 -- You're the best babysitter! Tools you can use to get--and keep--the job 63.