Instead of calling four different girls, why not have four girls in one room at the same time? And just like that, the Baby-Sitters Club was born. Meet the Original Four
One of the best parts of revisiting book one is seeing the "Founding Four" before they became the icons we know today:
Loud-mouthed, bossy, and brilliant. She’s the tomboy who doesn't care about fashion but cares deeply about her friends.
Mary Anne deals with her overprotective father and her fear of standing up for herself.
The premise is simple but genius. Kristy Thomas watches her mother struggle to find a babysitter for her younger brother, David Michael. After seeing her mom make call after call with no luck, Kristy realizes that parents need a "one-stop shop" for childcare.
If you grew up in the '80s or '90s, the sight of a clear plastic telephone and a stack of colorful paperbacks probably sends a hit of pure nostalgia straight to your brain. We’re talking about , and it all started with one world-changing thought in book #1: Kristy’s Great Idea .
Let us know your BSC personality in the comments!
Whether you’re reading the original 1986 text, the updated versions, or the fantastic graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier, the core themes are timeless. It’s about taking an idea and making it happen. It’s about the "sisterhood" you find in your best friends.
Instead of calling four different girls, why not have four girls in one room at the same time? And just like that, the Baby-Sitters Club was born. Meet the Original Four
One of the best parts of revisiting book one is seeing the "Founding Four" before they became the icons we know today:
Loud-mouthed, bossy, and brilliant. She’s the tomboy who doesn't care about fashion but cares deeply about her friends. Babysitters Club 01 Kristy's Great Idea
Mary Anne deals with her overprotective father and her fear of standing up for herself.
The premise is simple but genius. Kristy Thomas watches her mother struggle to find a babysitter for her younger brother, David Michael. After seeing her mom make call after call with no luck, Kristy realizes that parents need a "one-stop shop" for childcare. Instead of calling four different girls, why not
If you grew up in the '80s or '90s, the sight of a clear plastic telephone and a stack of colorful paperbacks probably sends a hit of pure nostalgia straight to your brain. We’re talking about , and it all started with one world-changing thought in book #1: Kristy’s Great Idea .
Let us know your BSC personality in the comments! She’s the tomboy who doesn't care about fashion
Whether you’re reading the original 1986 text, the updated versions, or the fantastic graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier, the core themes are timeless. It’s about taking an idea and making it happen. It’s about the "sisterhood" you find in your best friends.