A very simple and fun job that so many teenagers experience. Usually, it starts with them babysitting their younger siblings and then it moves on to a first job. In this collection we explore the joy that one teenager gets out of babysitting. She begins with the poem Family Time First where we see her come home from school and tackle some focused time playing with her little brother. It is clear in the interaction that they love each other dearly and the time they spend together is special. She then leaves the house for her babysitting job and in All Very Special she works with a with an adorable little girl who doesn't speak much. She interacts with the babysitter the way one would think a child would with an older sibling but what is clear is that this babysitter is so connected to the child that she understands her even though she doesn't have the words to communicate to her. The little girl excels with her sense of touch and the love between the two of them is everlasting.
A collection of poetry about an unsung hero, the babysitter that loves making children happy no matter if they are the active love of a younger sibling or the quiet spirit of another child- the care is clear. *Performer may be any gender.