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How to Survive Being a Grandparent
A Hilarious Guide for Grandmas and Grandads
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Dive into this hilarious, fully illustrated guide packed with tongue-in-cheek tips to prepare you for the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime - being a grandparent! - Perfect gift for a new grandparent- Humorous and illustrated guide to grandparenthood and all its challenges Attention all grandparents! This...
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See moreAttention all grandparents! This book is the essential guide to navigating the treacherous waters of spoiling grandchildren, mastering the art of babysitting, perfecting your baking skills, and much more. Dive into this hilarious, fully illustrated guide packed with tongue-in-cheek tips to prepare you for the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime!
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Dive into this hilarious, fully illustrated guide packed with tongue-in-cheek tips to prepare you for the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime - being a grandparent! - Perfect gift for a new grandparent- Humorous and illustrated guide to grandparenthood and all its challenges Attention all grandparents! This book is the essential guide to navigating the treacherous waters of spoiling grandchildren, mastering the art of babysitting, perfecting your cake-baking skills, and much more. Being a grandparent can come with all sorts of challenges. Perhaps you're wondering how to stay trendy in order to impress your grandkids, or wanting to discover the secret to maintaining your sanity during endless rounds of "Baby Shark"? Whatever questions you might have, this book is the ticket to grandparenting greatness. Charmingly illustrated by Ian Baker, How to Survive Being a Grandparent is packed with tongue-in-cheek advice that will have you chuckling from page to page. Whether you're a seasoned grandparent or a newcomer just learning the ropes, you'll learn to embrace the chaos, stock up on all the supplies you'll need, and cherish your most rewarding adventure yet - grandparenthood!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837995134
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 June 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Summersdale Publishers
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ian Baker
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 116.0mm
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, UK with her family.
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