- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Short Books Ltd (7 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1904977707
- ISBN-13: 978-1904977704
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 46,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Granny Jane gets the golden rules right. She is absolutely spot on... --The Times
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As all good grannies know, the most precious gift they can offer their grandchildren is time...
In The Good Granny Guide you will find a whole range of practical advice to help you make the most of the time you spend with your grandchildren, as babies, as toddlers, and through the primary school years.
Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall, a loving and closely involved grandmother of four children, has gathered first-hand tips from other grandparents and their families in many different situations. The result is a wonderfully insightful handbook a vast resource of wisdom, history and humour covering everything from childcare troubleshooting to what NOT to say to the daughter-in-law.
In The Good Granny Guide you will find a whole range of practical advice to help you make the most of the time you spend with your grandchildren, as babies, as toddlers, and through the primary school years.
Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall, a loving and closely involved grandmother of four children, has gathered first-hand tips from other grandparents and their families in many different situations. The result is a wonderfully insightful handbook a vast resource of wisdom, history and humour covering everything from childcare troubleshooting to what NOT to say to the daughter-in-law.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
I am not, nor am I ever likely to be, a Granny, good or otherwise. I bought this for my mum and started to flick through, and ended up reading the whole book. Lots of common sense and tips from someone who would appear to be an astoundingly good granny able to pass on woodland knowledge, gardening and cookery skills and with a love of literature. Obviously v posh too, which sometimes grated - there are references to school fees, country living and nannies which won't mean a lot to many people. She makes a wonderful granny though, and hopefully her excellent advice in this book will help others to be wonderful grannies too. Buy it for your mum or mum-in-law if you're expecting. Particularly your mum-in-law if your female. Should help smooth things considerably.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
I bought this as I intended to give it as a gift to my mother at Christmas, as we are expecting our first child.
After reading the reviews already posted I thought it would be a good, fun option to include in her "stocking", however after reading it myself, I'm not sure. It is quite a meaty book and not the light read I had anticipated - for my mother in particular who has had a stroke and finds reading long passages quite difficult, I found the chapters quite long and mainly serious, and I don't think she would quite cope with that. I also thought that some of the information and suggestions, whilst mostly sound, are presented in a slightly patronising way and assume that the recipient of the book is either mildly senile or inept, and so I am going to have to think long and hard about giving this to my Mum, who is neither!
I suppose it is all personal choice, however, I would suggest that if you intend to buy this for someone in particular, read it first and consider carefully whether to keep it, or gift wrap it and hand it over with a grin.
Remember - a Granny is for life - not just for Christmas!
After reading the reviews already posted I thought it would be a good, fun option to include in her "stocking", however after reading it myself, I'm not sure. It is quite a meaty book and not the light read I had anticipated - for my mother in particular who has had a stroke and finds reading long passages quite difficult, I found the chapters quite long and mainly serious, and I don't think she would quite cope with that. I also thought that some of the information and suggestions, whilst mostly sound, are presented in a slightly patronising way and assume that the recipient of the book is either mildly senile or inept, and so I am going to have to think long and hard about giving this to my Mum, who is neither!
I suppose it is all personal choice, however, I would suggest that if you intend to buy this for someone in particular, read it first and consider carefully whether to keep it, or gift wrap it and hand it over with a grin.
Remember - a Granny is for life - not just for Christmas!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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As it was a present for someone with a sence of humour, thay were delighted with it an couldnt put it down,best present ever
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entertaining
I have read some of this book, and it has been useful - as I became a Granny for the first time last year - entertaining, and some bits are funny. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Caz
Excellent guide to grandparenting
This book is so reassuring and a good guide to understanding what the parents have been told to expect from us. The parents endlessly quote from their "bible" ... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Coireall Mannion
For all grandmothers
A very entertaining yet helpful book for first time grannies. Full of commen sense, fun and ideas what to do with the little ones inside and outdoors. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Doris
A good granny gives good advice
This is very practical book which assumes a close living proximity to one's grandchildren. It is very specific to English culture. I found it helpful.
Published 20 months ago by C. Brereton
For Granny's of all ages
Funny and enlightening. If you are worried that you will forget how to look after the little ones....be not concerned... Read more
Published 20 months ago by N. Cunliffe
The Best
I so love this book !....I am Granny to 2 and just love her ideas and suggestions ! I find it easy to read and think her Grandchildren are vrey lucky to have her ! Read more
Published on 2 April 2010 by L. Thompson
Good Granny Guide
An excellent present, my own mother liked it so much that I bought it for my mother-in- law too!
Published on 26 Dec 2009 by Mrs. N. S. Kay
useful info for new grannies
Excellent book to give to friends who have just become grandmothers, keep one copy for oneself of course! Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2009 by A. L. Pion
Granny Guide
Hugh Fearnley Whittenstall's mum has written an excellent book on how to be a granny.Recommend it to everyone entering this first time state! Read more
Published on 11 May 2009 by scissor dollies
Wow!
Wow! What service! The book arrived in perfect condition the next morning. The book is good, light reading and the print is not too small for my well-used eyes. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2008 by Mrs. E. A. Snow
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