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Babymouse #19
Babymouse #19: Bad Babysitter
Wanted: Expert babysitter. Babymouse will finally have enough money to buy cool stuff! All she has to do is take care of a few kids. No problem! Who’s more responsible than Babymouse? She’s practically Mary Poppins! (Okay, maybe that’s going a little too far.) Will Babymouse be the ultimate sitter? Or will triplets mean triple trouble?
96 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 14, 2015
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About the author
Jennifer L. Holm
121 books1,723 followersJennifer L. Holm is a USA TODAY and NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling children's author with more than 9.8 million books in print She is the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels OUR ONLY MAY AMELIA, PENNY FROM HEAVEN, and TURTLE IN PARADISE and a Scott O'Dell Award for her novel FULL OF BEANS.
Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on three bestselling graphic novel series -- the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series, the SUNNY series, and the Squish series. SQUISH is now an animated tv series on YouTube!
For more information, visit her website at www.jenniferholm.com.
Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on three bestselling graphic novel series -- the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series, the SUNNY series, and the Squish series. SQUISH is now an animated tv series on YouTube!
For more information, visit her website at www.jenniferholm.com.
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January 3, 2020
Babymouse decides to try out some babysitting. There are 2 funny supremely failed attempts with children and things go very badly. Then she finds a quiet kid and she does really well with this kid and, I love when Babymouse succeeds at something.
This is the same ol' Babymouse. She is frustrated and she wants to get things right.
I have enjoyed this series and there is one book left. I will read it sometime soon.
This is the same ol' Babymouse. She is frustrated and she wants to get things right.
I have enjoyed this series and there is one book left. I will read it sometime soon.
September 27, 2017
Babymouse books are so much fun.
April 14, 2015
So happy to have another great Babymouse book!
April 15, 2015
I love Babymouse. Several laugh out loud moments but it's the little things the Holms do to make it fun.
May 14, 2015
How can these books keep getting more and more perfect?
May 25, 2015
Reliably awesome. Babymouse is the best.
June 15, 2015
I just loved this book :) It is nice to visit with Babymouse every once and awhile. :)
January 24, 2021
Hilarious! I laughed so hard. My kids (students and biological) will love it.
August 9, 2015
Always a joy to read more babymouse.
October 15, 2015
Another adorable addition to the Babymouse family. We love this series and it never disappoints!
November 16, 2015
I ❤️ Babymouse!
July 12, 2016
This is the nineteenth book in the Babymouse series by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm. The plot centers on Babymouse's plans to earn money as a babysitter.
As usual, things don't work out very smoothly for Babymouse, especially since babysitting is not nearly as easy as she thought it would be.
Our youngest really likes these books, even though she's pretty much grown out of them. They are quick reads and she read this book in less than a half hour. I think I read it in half that.
We've read this series very quickly and now that we've read all the books that have been published so far, we just wait for the new ones to come out.
As usual, things don't work out very smoothly for Babymouse, especially since babysitting is not nearly as easy as she thought it would be.
Our youngest really likes these books, even though she's pretty much grown out of them. They are quick reads and she read this book in less than a half hour. I think I read it in half that.
We've read this series very quickly and now that we've read all the books that have been published so far, we just wait for the new ones to come out.
August 25, 2015
Book #19 in series and I've probably read them all without reviewing any. I must say I like the whole series. It's cute and accessible, and there is usually a good message.
This one inspired me to write a review, though, because there was so much to it without being heavy-handed.
Bullying is touched on - the idea of needing one friend as a solution. But my favorite message had to do with Babymouse wanting a new scooter but having to work for it - hence the babysitting. It is not as easy as she expected, which is what makes it funny. In the end when she gets the scooter the message is that she likes it even better because she earned it. Too many kids today do not know the satisfaction that brings.
Oh, and it ended with a drawing lesson (as always) AND babysitting tips. Just a super good book for the age.
This one inspired me to write a review, though, because there was so much to it without being heavy-handed.
Bullying is touched on - the idea of needing one friend as a solution. But my favorite message had to do with Babymouse wanting a new scooter but having to work for it - hence the babysitting. It is not as easy as she expected, which is what makes it funny. In the end when she gets the scooter the message is that she likes it even better because she earned it. Too many kids today do not know the satisfaction that brings.
Oh, and it ended with a drawing lesson (as always) AND babysitting tips. Just a super good book for the age.
May 18, 2015
Although Babymouse lacks experience in babysitting, she really, really, really wants an expensive scooter. She decides to earn money babysitting, and her first outings are disastrous. When she starts taking care of Otto, her job is pretty easy, but the little owl seems depressed and lonely despite her best efforts. Finally, when she takes him outside and plays a creative cupcake-related game of tag, a new friend joins them. I enjoyed the story, the framing through the Mother Goose nursery rhyme, and the irrepressible Babymouse. This one will be easily relatable for many youngsters. I can personally attest to being exhausted by having to put a diaper on a baby, only to have him soil it immediately. With its pink-tinged illustrations, this one is another winner for Babymouse fans.
November 17, 2016
Babymouse really wants a new scooter, but her allowance won't come close to covering it. What she needs is a job. So when her friend offers her a babysitting job, Babymouse jumps at the chance. How hard can it be?
Oh boy, Babymouse gets put through the whole gambit of babysitting. From the baby who won't stop crying to the monkeys who think of ways to make trouble (and a huge mess) in ways even Babymouse couldn't have dreamed up, to the shy little one who works his way into Babymouse's heart. I really liked the Mary Poppins, Winnie the Pooh, and A Very Hungry Caterpillar daydreams. Lots of fun, and don't miss the sarcastic Babymouse guide to babysitting in the back.
No content issues.
Oh boy, Babymouse gets put through the whole gambit of babysitting. From the baby who won't stop crying to the monkeys who think of ways to make trouble (and a huge mess) in ways even Babymouse couldn't have dreamed up, to the shy little one who works his way into Babymouse's heart. I really liked the Mary Poppins, Winnie the Pooh, and A Very Hungry Caterpillar daydreams. Lots of fun, and don't miss the sarcastic Babymouse guide to babysitting in the back.
No content issues.
May 26, 2015
Babymouse can’t wait to have her very own Sooper Scooter. It Scoots! It Flies! It does Somersaults! It even has a Milk Shake Machine! All for the reasonable price of $79.95 What’s a middle school mouse to do to earn some extra money fast?? Perhaps babysitting some of the neighborhood children will work. Childcare can’t be that hard, can it???
This was another fantastically fun read with our not always so lovable protagonist Babymouse! Kids will love it and want to read again and again.
This was another fantastically fun read with our not always so lovable protagonist Babymouse! Kids will love it and want to read again and again.
April 17, 2015
Babymouse is back in this nineteenth (!) installment of the series. This time, she tackles babysitting as she does with everything else in her life- lots of gusto. We're treated to more of her imaginings from the predictable Mary Poppins reference to hilarious horror movie spoof to a Winnie-the-Pooh scene. I thought it was clever that she would be reading Comics Squad: Recess!
Side note: Otto seems to be a popular owl name!
Side note: Otto seems to be a popular owl name!
January 18, 2016
Um, I would not voluntarily read any other Babymouse books. It is a super basic graphic novel. Having read and really like graphic novels for older students, I was expecting more from this-- which is probably not fair since its intended audience is much younger. Kids like them so I have them in my library. I am mildly curious why it gets such high ratings from other readers-- especially if any are adults.
October 21, 2016
I'm ashamed to say that this is only the second Babymouse book I've ever read... and I don't really care for the series. It's too frantic for me. I understand how it appeals to reluctant readers, though!
Reviewing this for GSCBA. I'd recommend it for the series list because of its popularity and general inoffensiveness.
Reviewing this for GSCBA. I'd recommend it for the series list because of its popularity and general inoffensiveness.
April 8, 2015
17th in the series...good universal theme as Babymouse takes up babysitting to earn money and learns that working with the right age group that is a good match for you is critical. Jennifer Holm weaves in some fun literacy references to make this addition to the series a bit more appealing.
July 22, 2015
Babymouse wants a new scooter, but she has spent all of her allowance on cupcakes. She tries to earn money by babysitting. She has a difficult time with babies and toddlers, but she finds her niche with a five-year-old.
November 14, 2015
Fabulous new Babymouse! evoking many chuckles and memories of my own babysitting escapades, love all the funny little twists the book takes!
May 17, 2015
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November 1, 2015
Babymouse wants to earn money for a scooter, so she starts to babysit. Her first few jobs do not go smoothly, but then she has a breakthrough with a little owl. Babymouse never disappoints.
June 7, 2015
Super cute story. Kids really liked the challenges that Babymouse faced in this book. Anyone who has babysat will smile
July 1, 2015
Babymouse Bad Babysitter by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm – Graphic Novel- Happy day! A new babymouse!!! Just loved Babymouse’s new adventure into the world of babysitting. Hilarious as always…
June 2, 2016
Babymouse wants to earn enough money to buy a new scooter. Will her new job as a baby-sitter be a success or a flop?
September 19, 2016
It's a lot of fun, and I especially liked the shy little owl. Good stuff as always from Holm & Holm.
December 8, 2016
Really good continuation to the series.
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