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The Little Instruction Book for Grandparents

Tongue-in-Cheek Advice for Surviving Grandparenthood
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The Little Instruction Book for Grandparents by Kate Freeman is a humorous and practical guide designed for new grandparents. It offers tongue-in-cheek advice and amusing tips on navigating the joys and challenges of caring for grandchildren. From mastering modern baby equipment like car seats to handling tricky situations such as changing nappies with limited supplies, this book provides light-hearted support for grandparents adapting to their new roles.

Illustrated with comical drawings, it captures the fun and occasional frustrations of grandparenthood, and even shares clever strategies to keep grandchildren entertained while catching up on much-needed rest.
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This book is an ideal gift for new grandparents or anyone anticipating their arrival into the grandparent role. Its playful tone and practical advice make it perfect for those who enjoy a laugh alongside useful tips. Parents looking to gift something special to their own parents will also appreciate this charming handbook.

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So you re a grandparent! One of the most magical roles you ll ever have but also one of the messiest. But never fear: this indispensable handbook is here to guide you through the pleasures and pitfalls of grandparenthood, and, most importantly, teach you how to keep the grandkids quiet while you catch up on your nap-time.

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The Little Instruction Book for Grandparents by Kate Freeman is the perfect gift for new grandparents, packed with humorous tips and tongue-in-cheek advice on how to look after the newest additions to the family.

Just when you thought your children were off your hands... along come the grandchildren! It's time to wave goodbye to that fleeting peace and quiet and say hello to a world you remember all too well.

But wait - everything is different now! Who is going to teach you how to operate the over-complicated car seat, or help you solve the perennial problem of how to change a loaded nappy with just one wet wipe? Because, let's be honest, things aren't what they used to be.

Packed with comical illustrations and amusing tips, this indispensable handbook is here to guide you through the pleasures and pitfalls of grandparenthood. Most importantly, though, it'll teach you how to keep the grandkids quiet while you catch up on your nap-time.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787835719

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Summersdale Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 156.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Kate Freeman understands the ups and downs of parenthood, having two children of her own. When she s not writing she enjoys painting and photography. She lives in Lincolnshire with her family.

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