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LauraGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 31-May-18 09:30:59

We've teamed up with HarperCollins Children's Books to give you the chance to win a Ted Baker handbag worth £109, plus a copy of Sophy Henn's latest book, Bad Nana. 15 runners-up will also receive a hardback copy of the book.

Jeanie’s grandma is BAD. Not bad like a vampire or a gangster, but definitely up to no good…

In Sophy Henn’s wickedly funny new illustrated series for readers aged 6+, Bad Nana takes Jeanie along on her hilarious adventures, and together they cause all sorts of trouble – and have fun doing it!

From rebelling against the strict park keeper to spicing up a boring school trip, you never know what’s next with Bad Nana.

Bad Nana would never leave the house without her favourite black handbag, stuffed to the brim with lemon sherbets, pink lippy and whoopee cushions for extra mischief! So, tell us your funniest memory with your grandchildren for your chance to win a gorgeous Ted Baker tote bag for yourself and a copy of the book for the little ones.

Bad Nana: Older Not Wiser is published by HarperCollins Children's Books and is available online and from all good booksellers.

Please post your entries by 11am 29 June.

Usual T&Cs apply.

hannahbjm Sat 02-Jun-18 06:25:25

My grandson Phoenix is so funny we had the radio on in the car and he goes oh cool these are some sweet jams! he is only 7 and was only listening to Radio 2!

Suema Sat 02-Jun-18 08:08:33

We answered the age old question about how babies are made with the simple statement that daddy puts a special seed into mummy and the baby grows in her tummy. That afternoon grandad is gardening when in rushes 4 year old GS, very excitedly. 'Come quick, grandad' s making babies in the garden!'

kittykomp Sat 02-Jun-18 09:07:11

Playing in the garden

Harris27 Sat 02-Jun-18 09:12:12

When I stared looking after my grandson he knew I worked in a nursery . We were reading one day and he looked up and said " nana is that you nursery voice or your real one? "

Leah50 Sat 02-Jun-18 10:00:46

Walking my 6-year-old grandson into town, it suddenly got very cold & windy so I offered to put my cardigan around his shoulders, "No Nana" he said, "I don't want to look stupid!"
He was wearing, frog wellies, shorts, T-shirt, a Batman cape, swimming goggles & a fireman's helmet!

Lorelei Sat 02-Jun-18 11:32:52

Torn between wanting to watch TV and letting grandson play in the garden, my partner came up with a 'man-solution' - he attached a camera to a remote control car and put the image up on split screen TV. Grandson and the dog loved it and giggled running away from it then running back to it - we were also treated to lots of close ups, grins, waves, dances etc. And grandson roared when the car accidentally bumped into the dog - he ran in to ask if we got a good view of the dog's butt! Another funny moment was partner taking little man to bed...following him, very slowly upstairs, when little 'un turned round to him and said "sometimes life is soooooooo hard ain't it!" - I think he nearly fell down the stairs laughing.

Venus Sat 02-Jun-18 11:34:34

I was driving my two grandchildren home from school when I said to my elder granddaughter, 'Won't it be nice when you're older and you can take grandma out for a drive?'

To which her brother retorted, 'You'll be dead by then grandma!'

Pamaga Sat 02-Jun-18 12:21:57

Grandson Charlie was undergoing potty training so I was carrying a travel potty everywhere. We went to a park in Berwick upon Tweed which had one section for bigger children and a smaller area devoted to toddlers and the like but, unfortunately, no public toilets. When we got to the smaller park, there were few other children there so I thought, "Good it's nice and quiet if he does need to perform". No sooner had this occured to me than Charlie clambered up to the platform on a spider's web type climbing frame and then asked for his potty. Granny had to follow him up there so he could perform on the dais while I balanced precariously on one of the rope rungs. One father with a child of a similar age remarked to his son "That little boy is potty training too" whereupon the child started mounting the platform alongside Charlie to get a better view!

gran1 Sat 02-Jun-18 13:02:48

My 4 year old granddaughter had been to see Father Christmas in his grotto, at a local shop. Always outspoken, she told Father Christmas that
her Granddad was much bigger and fatter than him and had more white hair. Her Granddad didn't think it was a compliment. My daughter and I couldn't stop laughing.

smith106 Sat 02-Jun-18 16:52:07

I was out shopping in my local supermarket with my granddaughter when she suddenly lifted her summer dress in the air and shouted look nanny mummy bought me some new knickers a very posh lady was walking past with her shopping basket and did not look at all impressed.

nettymay Sat 02-Jun-18 17:31:38

On St. David's Day they had moved from England to Wales. The oldest one arrived home with a Daffodil. I asked him what his younger brother had been given. He thought carefully and said 'A Drip' We waited and were presented with 'A Leek!'

nettymay Sat 02-Jun-18 17:34:07

On St. David's Day they had moved from England to Wales. The oldest one arrived home with a Daffodil. I asked him what his younger brother had been given. He thought carefully and said 'A Drip' We waited and were presented with 'A Leek!'

nettymay Sat 02-Jun-18 17:40:17

On St. David's Day they had moved from England to Wales. The oldest one arrived home with a Daffodil. I asked him what his younger brother had been given. He thought carefully and said 'A Drip' We waited and were presented with 'A Leek!'

sweir1 Sat 02-Jun-18 21:28:56

The time they decided to throw up in alton towers in a roller coaster

TJ20 Sat 02-Jun-18 22:58:29

Playing this little piggy goes to Market and this little piggy stayed at home, while this piggy had none, all drying little toes x

granofone Sun 03-Jun-18 01:03:19

I was looking after my grandson and got hiccups and he really found it really funny he could not stop laughing a big long belly laugh it made my day as he is usually quite a serious child

Charlie17 Sun 03-Jun-18 10:39:21

Last summer, I took my five and three year old granddaughters out to Hilliers Gardens for the day. In the afternoon, as a special treat, I asked the eldest to choose an ice cream or lolly for herself and her sister. She chose two large chocolate & nut Magnums claiming that they were always allowed to eat those. I bought one for myself too and we all thoroughly enjoyed eating our ice creams together. I found out later that it was the first time they had ever eaten ‘grown up’ ice creams and Nana had been duped!

Marsha007 Sun 03-Jun-18 10:39:53

I was minding my granddaughter and needed to catch a bus into town. We were sat there and she said "Why are all the old people on this bus laughing and joking around? .... Is it because they are going to die soon?" Hahaaaa ... The whole bus heard and it erupted into fits of laughter!

annodomini Sun 03-Jun-18 11:12:42

I'd been trusted to look after the 2 GSs, aged about 4 and 6. Thought they were suspiciously quiet and when I looked out into the garden, there they were, stark naked on top of the shed, where DS had 'thoughtfully' left a ladder. It was February!
DS and his partner gave me a nice present (earrings) for having looked after them so well. blush

Amira15 Sun 03-Jun-18 11:46:31

I take my granddaughter swimming on Thursdays. We had come out of the pool
had our shower and I noticed to my annoyance I must have left a wet towel against my jogging bottoms leaving a big wet patch in the front of them. As we walked into the cafe my granddaughter turned round looking aghast pointing at my trousers in a very loud voice said “ Look Nana you’ve wet your trousers” I was mortified but can laugh about it now!

pixiee Sun 03-Jun-18 12:16:13

we were expecting my granddaughters parents to pick her up a little later. It was raining and we had jumped in every puddle, found a place where it was pouring off the roof and danced in it singing "Im singing in the rain" and found some mud to play in. When we walked in the door there were her mum and dad

Pamaga Sun 03-Jun-18 13:19:17

Granddaughter wandered into the bathroom when I was luxuriating in the tub. She leaned her elbows on the edge and eyed me up and down clearly deep in thought. "Granny....." she started and I thought, "Oh dear, what is coming..." Still clearly musing on a problem she asked "When Mummy and Uncle John were babies, did you feed them from your bosoms?" Relieved, I replied that I did whereupon she asked, "Which one was Uncle John's and which one was Mummy's?"

skyedog Sun 03-Jun-18 14:03:09

Staying in a hotel with 5 year old granddaughter, walking to swimming pool. She decided she would be her reception teacher and lead the way. She gave us instructions on walking in a line nicely and quietly and then turned round and said, 'Grandad, don't be tempted to muck around there at the back. I've got eyes in the back of my head you know.' Gave us an insight to her school life!

purplepansyem Sun 03-Jun-18 16:32:40

I don't have any grandchildren but one time I had to ask my Mum to take us to A&E because my youngest daughter had bronchial problems. We were sitting in the cubicle while a junior doctor examined my youngest child. Her older sister who was 3 at the time was sitting on a foot stall listening intently to the doctor while he explained the treatment he wanted to administer. All of a sudden, my 3 year old let out the loudest and longest fart I have ever heard! When she had finished, you could have heard a pin drop in that cubicle. The doctor suddenly excused himself, saying he needed to fetch a stethoscope (there was one hanging around his neck!) Once he had gone, I turned to my older daughter who was still sitting on the foot stall, looking as if butter wouldn't melt. My face was as red as a tomato and I started to say "I can't believe you just did that" when my Mum practically exploded with laughter. She was laughing so hard and loud, she almost wet herself!

Cailin7 Sun 03-Jun-18 21:14:40

I was warned not to sit on the armchair in their front room as I would get a baby. ! Apparently all mummys friends have got babies in their tummy who sit on the seat.