Overview
Way-cool ideas to keep babysitters happy! Leo and his younger sister, Daisy, are left with a new babysitter for the whole day, and their mom is relying on them to ensure that Halley has a great time. That's quite a task. But Leo and Daisy are up to the challenge! Over the course of the day, Leo, Daisy, and Halley make all kinds of magic. They turn an ordinary piece of bread into a colorful butterfly sandwich; make an animated movie from a pile of paper; and transform mashed potato into an erupting volcano! As the characters in the story perform an activity, simple step-by-step instructions appear alongside. Each requires only easy-to-find, around-the-house objects and little cleanup! Funky, bright-colored illustrations embellish the humor and allow the reader to follow different stages of each activity. An amusing, original story with a trio of well-defined, quirky characters sets the scene for 38 easy, creative, no-mess, home activities.
Full Product Details
Author: Dette Hunter ,
Stephen MacEachern
Publisher: Annick Press
Imprint: Annick Press
Dimensions:
Width: 21.80cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.367kg
ISBN: 9781550377958
ISBN 10: 1550377957
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 06 September 2003
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
An inviting compendium of games, crafts, and recipes, all tied together with a story and illustrated with colorful cartoon artwork. -- Augusta R. Malvagno School Library Journal (01/01/2004)
Finally a book to banish those moments in life when you think that you'll never make it until bedtime, or until the rain stops, or until March break ends.... Dette Hunter has written a gem of a book aimed at making a day indoors enjoyable for all. This book had not been in our house for more than two hours when my six-year-old spotted it and demanded we get started on the crafts right away. Happily, the supplies needed really are those you'd find in most homes, and we quickly had wizard hats made out of newspaper. The crafts can be very simple...but all have some kid appeal and are sure to please most kids, regardless of gender, age or energy levels.... The Red Cross could do worse than to hand out this terrific book out to all who complete its babysitting course. Our babysitter is coming tonight. I only hope she's ready to be entertained. Highly Recommended.--Liz Greenaway Canadian Materials (10/03/2003)
Author Information
Dette Hunter is the author of the best-selling 38 Ways to Entertain Your Grandparents. She has published three successful books of easy crafts and recipes for children and is always coming up with new ideas. Stephen MacEachern is an accomplished graphic designer and illustrator whose artwork regularly appears in advertising and books.
