Book Series · 18 Books

How To. . . Books

In order from How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister to How to Rock a Snow Day.

The How To. . . series is a set of 18 picture books by Jean Reagan, published between 2007 and 2023. Written for ages 0–12, most books run about 30 pages.

How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister
How to Babysit a Grandpa
How to Babysit a Grandma
How to Surprise a Dad
How to Bathe Your Little Dinosaur
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister
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$759
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister

By Sally Lloyd-Jones, Sue Heap (Illustrator)

Discover the world through a big sister's eyes as she guides you from babyhood to cleverness.

40 pages· 1,156 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Summary: A know-it-all big sister shares her wisdom on growing up, from eating books to becoming clever. As she narrates the journey from babyhood to childhood, she reveals the quirky truths of being little. What happens when you outgrow the pacifier and start making memories? Join this delightful exploration of growing up and the bond between siblings, where every page is a step towards understanding the world.
In reading order

How To. . . Series

18 books · Published 2007–2023

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$858

How to Babysit a Grandpa

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2012

Discover the secrets to a perfect day with Grandpa, where kids take charge and fun never ends.

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$1797

How to Babysit a Grandma

Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2014

A child spends the night at their grandma's house and they have a fun-filled evening together.

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$1597

How to Surprise a Dad

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

Master the art of surprising your dad with delightful tips and tricks.

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$1697

How to Catch Santa

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Can you catch Santa on Christmas Eve with clever tricks?

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$858

How to Raise a Mom

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

Kids take charge for a day, hilariously guiding their mom's routine.

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$1799

How to Scare a Ghost

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Kids take charge on Halloween, trying to scare a ghost. But first, they must find one.

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$1899

How to Welcome a New Baby

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022

A new sibling arrives! Discover how kids can welcome and care for the baby.

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$1398

How to Host a Sleepover

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2022

A sleepover turns tricky when homesickness strikes. Can creativity save the night?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the How To. . . series?

There are 18 books in the How To. . . series. It began with How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister in 2007, and the newest book, How to Rock a Snow Day, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the How To. . . books in?

Start with How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #18.

What ages are the How To. . . books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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