The Babysitters Club: Kristy's Big Day
By Ann M. Martin
Fourteen children, one wedding, and the Baby-Sitters Club faces its trickiest challenge yet.
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Average score: 4.33
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What do our readers think of The Babysitters Club: Kristy's Big Day? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children enjoy the funny babysitting chaos and like that the characters have different personalities. They also find the club's teamwork and problem-solving entertaining, especially when the group has to manage so many children at once.
What does the Pageticker team say about The Babysitters Club: Kristy's Big Day?
Kristy's Big Day is the sixth Baby-Sitters Club adventure and a wonderfully chaotic showcase for teamwork, friendship and practical problem-solving. Ann Martin balances wedding nerves and big family changes with plenty of comic babysitting mishaps, while giving each club member a chance to shine. A lively choice for children who enjoy character-driven stories - though the old-fashioned setting and childcare expectations may need a little context.
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What is The Babysitters Club: Kristy's Big Day about?
Kristy's mum is getting married, and she's set to be a bridesmaid. With fourteen children arriving for the wedding, Kristy and her friends from the Baby-Sitters Club—Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, and Mallory—take on the challenge of caring for them. They navigate a week filled with nappy changes, settling disputes, organising activities, and managing mix-ups. It's their biggest task yet, but together, they strive to make Kristy's big day a success.
About the author
Ann M. Martin is a well-loved author from America, best known for creating The Baby-Sitters Club series. Her stories are full of friendship, fun, and everyday adventures. Ann grew up loving books and animals, and she enjoys writing stories that inspire children to read, imagine, and care for others.
Discussion ideas around The Babysitters Club: Kristy's Big Day
Teamwork under pressure: How do the Baby-Sitters Club members divide the work, and which skills does each person bring to the challenge?
Big family changes: How does Kristy feel about her mum getting married, and why might a family change bring both excitement and worry?
Taking responsibility: What makes someone a good babysitter in this story, and when do the club members have to admit that a plan is not working?
Keeping children busy: Which activities seem most successful for the children, and what would you organise for a group of fourteen children?
Different personalities: How do the children's different personalities create problems or make the week more interesting?
Pages
148 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2018
First published
1987
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