First published 2008
Michael Heatley tackles the everyday challenges of being a dad with practical guidance and humor. The book covers basic parenting tasks like diaper changing and childcare alongside creative projects that help fathers bond with their kids. Heatley includes instructions for making bows and arrows, organizing camping trips, and constructing kites. Real fathers share their experiences and proven techniques throughout. The author balances serious advice with jokes and stories about parenting mishaps. Heatley aims to help dads become more confident and capable, offering tools for both mundane responsibilities and memorable adventures with children.
Genres: family, humor, parenting, how-to
Vibes: humorous, intimate, practical
Tropes: how-to, real-life-experiences
128 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic Inc.