Babysitter - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

Michael recounts his childhood experiences with his brother babysitting him. Despite his brother's attempts to enforce bedtime, Michael often sneaks out of bed to annoy him. Their parents try a new strategy, but Michael ends up locking himself in his brother's room. When the parents return, they find the door locked, leading to a tense situation. Eventually, Michael's brother helps resolve the issue by passing the key under the door.

How did the narrator's brother react to babysitting him?

What did the narrator's parents ask him to do before they went out?

Describe the method the narrator used to get his brother's attention while he was reading.

What was the narrator's concern when he was in his brother's room?

How did the story conclude with the narrator's brother and the key?