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Elmo's First Babysitter
"It's OK" Books deal with growing-up issues faced by toddlers and preschoolers. These stories, starring beloved Sesame Street characters, are written with understanding and humor. They offer reassurance to kids and their parents that it's okay to have strong feelings about new experiences.
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engaging stories age-appropriate texts universal concepts32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2001
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May 17, 2020
Preview before reading with your kiddo...
I have mixed feelings about this ebook.
This will be great for some households, but may not work for others. This approaches babysitting from the standpoint of a child who wants their parents called to come home, and a babysitter who has a bag of entertainment from which they are constantly pulling out fun things to do -- at least one of which Elmo says he doesn't get to do with his Dad.
I would suggest parents preview this story before reading it with their kids.... If you have told babysitters they can't being items into your home, but only want your kids playing your games/music etc (for example), then this story may be more confusing than helpful.
All that being said, when I babysat, I used to take movies I thought the kids would enjoy, sometimes I brought crafts etc. For some, this aspect of the story may be great.
Additionally, while Elmo does want to be babysat again, it takes him a while to get there.
I have mixed feelings about this ebook.
This will be great for some households, but may not work for others. This approaches babysitting from the standpoint of a child who wants their parents called to come home, and a babysitter who has a bag of entertainment from which they are constantly pulling out fun things to do -- at least one of which Elmo says he doesn't get to do with his Dad.
I would suggest parents preview this story before reading it with their kids.... If you have told babysitters they can't being items into your home, but only want your kids playing your games/music etc (for example), then this story may be more confusing than helpful.
All that being said, when I babysat, I used to take movies I thought the kids would enjoy, sometimes I brought crafts etc. For some, this aspect of the story may be great.
Additionally, while Elmo does want to be babysat again, it takes him a while to get there.
October 2, 2017
Elmo's First Babysitter shows children that a babysitter can do the things that parents can do in a different way while they are gone.
September 23, 2018
Why on Earth is Elmo so freaking popular. Annoying and whiny character.
January 30, 2019
Love this book
My nephew loves this book. He is a big fan of Elmo and Sesame Street. I also like this book.
My nephew loves this book. He is a big fan of Elmo and Sesame Street. I also like this book.
July 11, 2019
Very cute book, I remember reading it when I was younger and enjoying it very much. I would specifically recommend for ages 1-7 but I think we could all enjoy it
January 15, 2020
Awesome
This app is amazing my kids love the variety of books. There are some ebooks I wish was available on this app
This app is amazing my kids love the variety of books. There are some ebooks I wish was available on this app
March 23, 2020
Sweet story
My four year old son enjoyed this quick story about Elmo and his first babysitter. This was a very short story.
My four year old son enjoyed this quick story about Elmo and his first babysitter. This was a very short story.
July 19, 2021
My 2 year old loves Elmo. This portrays an impressive babysitter.
June 23, 2015
Synopsis: ""It's OK" Books deal with growing-up issues faced by toddlers and preschoolers. These stories, starring beloved Sesame Street characters, are written with understanding and humor. They offer reassurance to kids and their parents that it's okay to have strong feelings about new experiences."
My Review: Munchkin was recently faced with his first non-family/close family friend babysitter. I thought this would be a great book to introduce him to the idea. Elmo has so much fun with his babysitter he soon forgets the need to call mommy and daddy to come home. Munchkin agreed upon reading this story that having a babysitter might be fun instead of scary.
My Review: Munchkin was recently faced with his first non-family/close family friend babysitter. I thought this would be a great book to introduce him to the idea. Elmo has so much fun with his babysitter he soon forgets the need to call mommy and daddy to come home. Munchkin agreed upon reading this story that having a babysitter might be fun instead of scary.
July 17, 2014
For me, the only thing worse than having to listen to Elmo speak in third person on Sesame Street is having to read Elmo speak in third person. The story is fine, I simply can't stand Elmo. My apologies to all Elmo lovers.
April 16, 2008
This actually helped ease babysitter anxiety.
July 11, 2019
Very sweet book! I remember reading it when I was younger. I would specifically recommend to ages 1-7 but everyone would probably enjoy it
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