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 Tuck in Your Sleepy Lion
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

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

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.

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.

How to Surprise a Dad

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

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

How to Tuck in Your Sleepy Lion

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2015

A little lion resists bedtime. Can he find sleep?

How to Bathe Your Little Dinosaur

Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2015

A messy dinosaur resists bath time. Can he get clean before bed?

How to Brush Your Teeth with Snappy Croc

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A little crocodile refuses to brush her teeth. Will she learn before she nips?

How to Catch Santa

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Can you catch Santa on Christmas Eve with clever tricks?

How to Raise a Mom

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

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

How to Get Your Teacher Ready

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Kids guide their teacher through a school year of events and surprises.

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.

How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Kids teach grandparents the joy of reading together.

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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.

How to Do a Science Experiment

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2022

A child teaches their grandma a science experiment to make a volcano erupt with lava.

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$1499

How to Find the Tooth Fairy

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2022

Can the tooth fairy find you at Grandpa's house?

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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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$574

How to Rock a Snow Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Can the kids complete their snow day adventure list?

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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.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring How To. . . to life.

01

Lee Wildish

Author & Illustrator
02

Sally Lloyd-Jones

Author
03

Jean Reagan

Author
04

Jane Clarke

Author
05

Sue Heap

Illustrator
06

Georgie Birkett

Illustrator

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