Author Profile
Jean Reagan
19 Books
Jean Reagan is a beloved author of children's picture books who is famous for her heartwarming and humorous 'How to' series. Her works, including 'How to Get Your Teacher Ready for School' and various guides on interacting with grandparents, often flip traditional roles by having children instruct adults. Through gentle humor and relatable scenarios, Reagan creates engaging stories that families love to read together.
How To
How to Catch Santa
By:
Jean Reagan
Waiting for Christmas morning can feel like an eternity, so why not stay up and try to catch the man in the red suit yourself? Catching Santa Claus is no easy task, but with the right strategy, you might just pull off the ultimate holiday surprise.
You have to be incredibly crafty, wonderfully clever, and perfectly quiet. Learn exactly where to hide your homemade traps and figure out which types of cookies he absolutely cannot resist. You can even try leaving him a tricky riddle to solve! Join a determined brother and sister as they map out their brilliant, foolproof plan for Christmas Eve. Discover the most hilarious tips and tricks for sneaking a peek at Santa in this joyful, festive adventure that the whole family will love.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
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How To
How to Find the Tooth Fairy
By:
Jean Reagan
Losing a tooth is a big deal, especially when it means a nighttime visit and a special shiny prize! But if you happen to be sleeping over at Grandpa's house, how in the world is the tooth fairy going to know where you are?
Do not worry, because you are about to become an expert in tooth fairy tracking! You and Grandpa will have to work together to leave the perfect clues, ensuring she can easily find her way to your temporary bedroom. From drawing helpful maps to creating glowing signs, there are plenty of clever tricks to guide her in the dark. Dive into this sweet, easy-to-read story and discover all the magical, funny moments that happen when you lose a tooth away from home!
6-8 Years
33 Pages
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How To
How to Host a Sleepover
By:
Jean Reagan
The sleeping bags are unrolled, the flashlights are on, and the midnight snacks are ready. It is finally time for your very first sleepover! You have planned out all the best games and activities, but suddenly, your friend starts missing their own bed.
Being a great host means knowing exactly how to turn a homesick frown upside down. You will have to get super creative to make your guest feel perfectly comfortable and safe in a brand new place. Whether it means building a cozy blanket fort or telling the funniest jokes you know, you can save the night! Follow along as two friends navigate the exciting highs and tricky lows of spending the night away from home, and learn the best tips for planning an unforgettable party.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
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How To
How to Bake an Apple Pie
By:
Jean Reagan
There is a cool autumn breeze blowing through the trees, which means it is the perfect weather for a delicious surprise. Grandma absolutely loves homemade apple pie, and you and Grandpa are going to bake her the best one she has ever tasted!
Making a pie from scratch takes a lot of teamwork and a little bit of a mess. You will learn the secret to picking the crispest apples, rolling out the stickiest dough, and keeping the whole project a secret until it is ready to eat. Can you pull off the ultimate sweet surprise before she catches you in the kitchen? Put on your apron and get ready to read all by yourself in this warm, funny story about baking, family, and sharing the perfect slice.
6-8 Years
19 Pages
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How To
How to Babysit a Grandma
By:
Jean Reagan
Grab your sleeping bag and pack your favorite toys, because spending the night at Grandma's house means you get to be in charge! Babysitting a grandma is a very important job, and you have to know exactly how to keep her busy and entertained all weekend long.
First, you need to decide on the perfect park activities, like pushing her on the swings or feeding the ducks. Then, you will have to figure out the best snacks to eat and exactly where you should both sleep when it gets dark. Follow these clever, expert tips to become the ultimate grandma-sitter. Get ready for a hilarious, role-reversing adventure that proves the best part of visiting your grandparents is making sure they have just as much fun as you do!
6-8 Years
33 Pages
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How To
How to Rock a Snow Day
By:
Jean Reagan
Look out the window, because the ground is completely white and school is officially canceled! A snow day is the best kind of surprise, but you have to act fast if you want to fit in all the frosty fun before the sun goes down.
Grab your warmest mittens and help your friends tackle the ultimate winter to-do list. From carving out perfect snow angels and building epic forts to racing down the steepest sledding hills, there is no time to waste. You will even need to figure out the perfect timing for a hot cocoa break! Bundle up and join the neighborhood crew for an action-packed, chilly adventure. Discover the very best ways to spend a spectacular day off in the snow, reading all by yourself!
6-8 Years
19 Pages
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How To
How to Babysit a Grandpa
By:
Jean Reagan
When the doorbell rings and Grandpa is standing on the porch, it is time for you to clock in for duty! Taking care of a grandpa is serious business, and you are going to need a foolproof plan to keep him completely entertained while your parents are away.
From preparing the ultimate afternoon snack of cookies dipped in ice cream to building a secret pirate cave in the living room, you are the boss today! You will have to show him how to look for hidden lizards on a nature walk and precisely how to splash in the deepest puddles. Dive into this laugh-out-loud guide and learn all the necessary tricks for giving your grandpa the best day ever, proving that kids really do make the greatest babysitters!
6-8 Years
33 Pages
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By:
Jean Reagan
Grab your safety goggles and get ready for a messy afternoon because it is time to teach Grandma all about science! Making a baking soda volcano is a blast, especially when you are the expert in charge. But wait, what happens when you accidentally forget the most important ingredients?
You and Grandma will have to team up to figure out the perfect recipe for a spectacular, fizzy eruption. Along the way, you will discover that the best part of any experiment is not getting it exactly right on the first try, but laughing together at all the sticky, silly mistakes. Grab your lab coat and prepare for a hilarious afternoon of teamwork and bubbling discoveries that you can read all on your own!
6-8 Years
33 Pages
N/A
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How To
How to Go Hiking
By:
Jean Reagan
Lace up your sturdy new boots and grab your trusty map, because it is time to lead the way into the great outdoors! When an uncle takes his niece and nephew out for a nature adventure, the kids quickly decide they are the ones truly in charge of the expedition.
You will need to pack the perfect snacks, remember to drink plenty of water, and keep a sharp eye out for hidden wildlife. From spotting quick lizards scurrying over rocks to surviving the dreaded blister, every step of the journey is filled with excitement and surprises. Whether you are climbing up steep hills or resting under a shady tree, you will discover all the wonderful highs and muddy lows of exploring the woods. Get ready for a perfect outdoor trek!
6-8 Years
19 Pages
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How To
How to Love a Grandma
You already know how to babysit your grandma, but do you know all the best ways to show her how much you care? It is time to celebrate all the little things that make your grandma so special. Whether you are cheering her on at a game, helping her bake a delicious treat, or giving her the biggest hug you can manage, there are endless ways to share your love.
You can make every day feel like a special holiday when you know exactly what makes her smile. Get ready to discover creative and heartwarming ways to spend quality time together, making memories that you both will treasure forever. Grab your grandma, snuggle up in a cozy spot, and find out the perfect recipe for showing her just how much she means to you!
6-8 Years
33 Pages
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Hiding behind the couch and practicing your quietest whispers, you are about to pull off the ultimate secret mission! Dads do so much for us every day, which means it is finally time to turn the tables and give your dad a spectacular surprise of his own.
To be a master surpriser, you need to know exactly what to make, what to do, and where to look for the perfect hidden gifts. You will learn how to bake his favorite yummy treats and figure out the best way to distract him if he starts getting a little too suspicious. Gather your siblings, follow these expert instructions, and get ready for a hilarious, sneaky adventure. Discover just how much fun you can have celebrating the best dad in the world!
6-8 Years
26 Pages
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Your backpack is packed, your pencils are sharpened, and you are totally ready for the first day of school. But wait, is your teacher ready? Being a teacher is a big job, and they are definitely going to need your expert advice to make it through the year!
It is up to you to show your teacher the ropes. You will need to teach them the best places to hide during a game of hide-and-seek, how to handle messy art projects, and the secret to a perfect class party. Step into the classroom and take charge in this hilarious role-reversal story. You will find out exactly what it takes to guide your teacher through picture days, messy lunches, and every fun surprise the school year has to offer!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
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Picking out the perfect book is serious business, and your grandparents need your help to get it just right! You have already mastered the art of babysitting them, so now it is time to take charge of storytime. First, you have to find a cozy reading spot that is not too squishy and not too hard.
Next comes the most important part: using your best and loudest character voices! Show your grandma and grandpa exactly how to turn the pages, point out the hidden pictures, and act out the exciting parts. Whether you are sharing a funny tale or a spooky adventure, you will learn the secrets to making reading aloud the best part of the day. Get ready to create wonderful new memories together, one page at a time.
6-8 Years
18 Pages
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Being the older brother means you know all the rules, but enforcing them is an entirely different adventure! When Grandma accidentally falls asleep on the couch, Will is suddenly left in charge of his energetic little brother, Steve. What could possibly go wrong?
As it turns out, just about everything! You will follow Will as he tries his best to keep Steve out of trouble, learning exactly what not to do when you are the one calling the shots. From indoor messes to hilarious mix-ups, keeping a younger sibling entertained is a lot harder than it looks. Dive into this funny and relatable story to find out if Will can survive an afternoon of wild babysitting without waking Grandma, and discover the true meaning of brotherly teamwork.
6-8 Years
N/A
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How To
How to Raise a Mom
Raising a happy, healthy mom takes a lot of hard work, but someone has to do it! Start the morning off right by letting her sleep in, then surprise her with a breakfast that you made all by yourself. Do not forget to schedule plenty of fun play dates and make sure she eats her vegetables.
You are the boss today! Follow along as two clever siblings share their top-secret instructions for keeping their mom entertained and perfectly cared for. From picking out the best outfits at the store to organizing the ultimate afternoon exercise routine, you will learn all the tricks for a successful day. Grab your clipboard and get ready for a hilarious, busy adventure that celebrates just how much fun you can have when kids take the lead.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
N/A
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How To
How to Welcome a New Baby
A brand new baby is arriving at your house, and you are about to get the most important job of all: big sibling! Babies might seem small and sleepy, but there is actually a lot you need to know to keep them happy and entertained.
You will become the ultimate baby expert as you learn how to make them giggle, what toys they like best, and how to help your parents when the house gets completely turned upside down. From surviving those noisy crying fits to sharing quiet cuddles, the first year is a wild ride. Follow along and discover all the clever tricks for welcoming a tiny new addition. You will soon see that teaching your new brother or sister the ropes is the best adventure yet!
6-8 Years
33 Pages
N/A
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How To
How to Scare a Ghost
Ghosts are supposed to be the ones doing the haunting, but this Halloween, it is your turn to give them a fright! Grab your favorite costume and get ready to take charge of the spookiest night of the year with your very own ghost-scaring plan.
You will need to carve the silliest jack-o-lanterns and set up the perfect glowing traps to catch the attention of any wandering spirits. But what do you do when the ghost finally shows up? Invite them in for a party, of course! From bobbing for apples to sharing your favorite trick-or-treat candy, you will learn all the best ways to turn a spooky visitor into a new friend. Get ready for a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek holiday adventure filled with creative tricks and treats!
6-8 Years
34 Pages
N/A
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Rev your engine and hold on tight, because Turbo the truck is ready to hit the road! Turbo loves nothing more than zooming down the highway, feeling the wind against his grill, and racing past all the slow-moving cars. But today is different.
Today, Turbo has been assigned a very special, incredibly fragile delivery, and driving fast is the last thing he should do. He will have to learn the hard way that slamming on the brakes and taking sharp corners might ruin his precious cargo. Can this speed-loving truck figure out how to take a deep breath and cruise at a steady, gentle pace? Buckle up for an exciting, wheel-spinning adventure as Turbo discovers that sometimes, slowing down is the only way to get the job done right!
6-8 Years
N/A
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How To
How to Say Thank You
Look around you—there are wonderful surprises hiding in plain sight every single day! Sometimes, being grateful is easy, like when Grandpa takes you to watch a loud, exciting parade. Other times, it is found in quiet, little moments, like sharing your favorite crunchy snack with a friend.
But how exactly do you show someone that you appreciate them? It turns out there are a million creative and heartwarming ways to express your gratitude! From making a handmade card to simply giving a gigantic, tight hug, you will discover that saying thank you can be just as fun as receiving a gift. Open up this joyful story and learn how to spread a little extra kindness and appreciation to everyone around you, during the holidays and all year long!
6-8 Years
33 Pages
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