Orem Library

"The kids are in for a treat when their parents leave them with an extraterrestrial babysitter"--

Left in the care of his older sister, a boy begs her to read his favorite book but she is too absorbed in her own reading even to notice when a tiger comes to life in the steam from his soup.

A young girl enjoys taking care of her father through a day of ordinary activities, and encouraging him to be anything he wants when he grows up--as long as she can be part of it.

When Lulu's parents go on vacation, the formidable Ms. Sonia Sofia Solinsky comes to babysit and Lulu behaves as badly as possible to get her to leave until Ms. Solinsky reveals her secret.

A teenage girl, raised on the east end of Long Island among the country estates of the rich, reflects on her understanding of human nature during a seemingly idyllic summer spent with her eight-year-old cousin Daisy.

"When Eugene's parents go away for the weekend, he discovers that his babysitter is a true villain! Will Captain Awesome be able to save himself--and his little sister--from the evil babysitter?"--

Claudia's friendship with a talented new girl threatens her old friendships with the members of the Babysitters Club.

Pugtato babysits the Brussel snouts and thinks watching them will be a breeze, but the small snouts drag him all about reminding him, "we are not babies!"

Charles is a mouse of few words. He doesnt like to talk, and hes perfectly happy playing by himself. But his parents are not happy. "Its time he played football or joined the ballet," says Charless father. So off Charles goes to ballet class, where he curls up and pretends to be asleep. Football proves even less successful. Will anything bring Charles out of his shell?"A nicely told fable as helpful for their parents...

Ten-year-old Mallory, determined to find out what her brother Max does while spending time with his girlfriend, Winnie, spies an innocent kiss on the cheek then tells her babysitter and friends a more exciting tale. Includes a recipe for double chocolatechip cookies and directions for playing four games.