Baby: An Owner's Manual [Paperback]

Steve Tague (Author), Julie Long (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 4, 2003

Congratulations on becoming a BABY owner! Your new acquisition, with proper care and maintenance, should provide you with many years of enjoyment. This manual is a complete guide to the care and operation of your new unit. Instructions for models XX-G, “Baby Girl” and XY-B, “Baby Boy” are included herein, with specific instructions for handling, filling, storing, transporting, cleaning, and troubleshooting. To keep your unit in proper working order, please follow all instructions carefully.

Warning: The publishers of this manual are not responsible for any damage unit causes to owner’s home, property, or mental health. Please allow up to nine months for delivery.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

Congratulations on becoming a BABY owner! Your new acquisition, with proper care and maintenance, should provide you with many years of enjoyment. This manual is a complete guide to the care and operation of your new unit. Instructions for models XX-G, ?Baby Girl? and XY-B, ?Baby Boy? are included herein, with specific instructions for handling, filling, storing, transporting, cleaning, and troubleshooting. To keep your unit in proper working order, please follow all instructions carefully.

Warning: The publishers of this manual are not responsible for any damage unit causes to owner?s home, property, or mental health. Please allow up to nine months for delivery.

About the Author

Steve Tague is a commercial photographer. He lives in Bend, Oregon with his sons Max and Dakota.
Julie Long is a freelance writer. She lives with her husband Brian on a farm in Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Broadway; 1 edition (March 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767914198
• ISBN-13: 978-0767914192
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.2 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #337,469 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relieve the Stress with Humor, March 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Baby: An Owner's Manual (Paperback)

I don't know how anybody could think this a "serious" parenting book -- it's clearly, and cleverly, a spoof of every product manual you've ever seen. But what's cool is that it's funny in a warm way, and in a way that all new parents can immediately relate to because we've all been here. For me it's a welcome relief both from the serious parenting books & from the stresses of being a first-time parent.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even funny at 2 am, April 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Baby: An Owner's Manual (Paperback)

I wish this book had been around when my daughters were babies -it would have revived my sense of humor when it was wearing thin. Very witty, and as other reviewers have said, a GREAT gift for new parent, or better still, parents-to-be. Those pictures of a bleary-eyed dad are priceless!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!!! It was so funny!, March 30, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Baby: An Owner's Manual (Paperback)

This book is so funny. It really reminded me of things we went through raising our two children. This is a great baby shower gift, a fun gift for a 1st time father and great for parents too. My husband and I loved reading this book and the pictures were pretty funny too. I can't wait to see what else this author will write about next.