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4-6Snap Books: Go-To Guides series.
Both books provide suggestions and directions for games, crafts, and food appropriate for the common teen and preteen activities of babysitting and hosting a slumber party. Illustrated with color photos of kids of various ethnicities, the suggested activities are both simple and creative. Babysitter emphasizes safety and responsibility; Sleepover emphasizes the hostess's role in planning ahead and caring for her guests. Reading list. Review covers these Snap Books: Go-To Guides titles: A Babysitter's Guide to Keeping the Kids Entertained and A Girl's Guide to the Perfect Sleepover.