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Show Dad How (Parenting Magazine): The Brand-New Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year [Paperback]

Shawn Bean , Parenting Magazine
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

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Book Description

May 17, 2011
Help any new or expecting father become the coolest, smartest, and most prepared dad around with Show Dad How, a fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to everything a dad needs to know from conception through baby’s first year.

For dads who are excited to be involved with their new baby, but might not quite know where to start, Show Dad How is an ideal resource. From practical to playful, 156 awesome things every new father needs to know--one step at a time. In a series of nearly wordless, highly informative, often hilariously illustrated, step-by-step activities, dads-to-be learn how to do dozens of useful (and fascinating and important and sometimes surprisingly fun) tasks, including:

- Preparing to impregnate

- Recognizing the signs of pregnancy

- Childproofing a home

- Delivering a baby in the subway

- Handling diaper disasters

- Making bath time fun

- Inventing a fairy tale

- Mixing formula the right way

- Making baby laugh

. . . and much, much more.

Presented in the bold visual style of the award-winning Show Me How series, drawing on the best of information technology and graphic-novel communication, this is a innovative reference book that can and will be enjoyed as a work of art and as a quirky, thoughtful gift. Packed with useful hands-on tutorials, Show Dad How is a real-life resource that can turn dad into an expert in any situation, from the bedroom to the kitchen to the playground.


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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Shawn Bean is executive editor of Parenting and Babytalk magazines, each with a circulation of over two million. That’s right: a guy editing magazines about babies. He is a pro football fanatic who also knows the best brand of binkies. He can hook up a DVD player and swaddle a newborn. Dad to Jackson, 6, and Tanner, 4, Bean has not only tackled serious topics like detecting autism in babies and toddlers, but he also pens "Pop Culture," a monthly humor column about dad’s place in modern society. Thanks to his fertility and parenting know-how, Bean has appeared on the Today show, ABC News, and CNN. He lives in Melbourne, Florida, where family time often means fielding questions about body parts, ninjas, monsters, and lava.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Weldon Owen; Original edition (May 17, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1616281111
  • ISBN-13: 978-1616281113
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

This book is very informative. Joseph Gonzales  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
He says it reads like a comic book! Katherine E. Edgell  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
Bought this book for my husband, it's very funny and is a great gift for a new dad. Kyli  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Witty, Informative June 24, 2011
By TT
Format:Paperback
This book covers everything from trying to conceive to entertaining a toddler through the use of witty, funny diagrams. It shows you the things you expect (diapering, feeding, sleep training, baby-proofing, etc.) as well as things you wouldn't (how to make up a fairy tale, how to entertain a child in a grocery line). The diagrams are well done and feature just enough humor to keep the book fun.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great find for a dad that doesn't love reading February 6, 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My husband doesn't love to read, so this book was a great find. It's funny, informative, has lots of illustrations and breaks down pregnancy and fatherhood into basics that are easily digestible. It is the one pregnancy book that my husband not only read, but also has referred back to several times. He liked the baby size comparisons to man-relatable items, rather than fruits, and the instructions on how to make blocks, build a mobile and other fun projects. He has actually brought the book to me to point out information about pregnancy more than once. This book seemed to make him feel more involved with our pregnancy and know what to expect without talking down to him.
This was a great purchase and I will probably make it my go-to gift for fathers-to-be from now on.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it more than him! February 17, 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
After reading many reviews about this I decided to get it for my husband despite the negative reviews that said it treated men like they were stupid. I read it as soon as it arrived and found it very entertaining. I've read dozens of baby books myself and really wanted to get my husband to read SOMETHING about babies. He loves to read, but only the books he's currently interested in. This book was something that he could thumb through at his leisure and even go back to as a reference later. It's great alternative to something like "What to Expect" for the busy guy.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Boring Book
Did not like it...very superficial (for my taste). I was expecting to read not to see pictures and "positions". I waste my money
Published 1 month ago by Walter Espinoza
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute
Bought this for my husband who found other Dad books to be too textbook-ish. He loved it. Even had some geeky references in there that I totally missed but that he really laughed... Read more
Published 1 month ago by AStoan
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
The poop chart is amazing!! My husband and I adore this book. Great gift for new dads and dads to be.
Published 1 month ago by Natalie P.
2.0 out of 5 stars Some good tips but too much lame humor
Show Dad How is one of those books that will appeal more to gift givers than to the new parents who might actually use them. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kid Kyoto
4.0 out of 5 stars fun and special
It is very interesting book and also a great book as a gift. We like it a lot. a good buy.
Published 2 months ago by A. Wang
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic
This book is amazing for first time dads like me. It is all simple info-graphs that help explain and guide you from step one till they grow up! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Trevor
5.0 out of 5 stars 1st timer
The book has a lot of great ideas and information on how and what to do. I'm a first time parent and it's handy to be able to just grab the book and flip to a page. Read more
Published 2 months ago by melissa kost
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this book!
My husband has been deployed since I was 14 weeks pregnant, and I've been brainstorming ways to keep him involved so he doesn't feel left out. Read more
Published 2 months ago by beth999
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny Book
I enjoy reading Shawn's column in Parenting, so I figured this book would be a great gift for my brother-in-law who has a baby on the way. Read more
Published 2 months ago by m.socera
5.0 out of 5 stars my husband loved this!
I got this for my husband while I was still pregnant. He actually read it and enjoyed it! I was shocked. I read it too and it is hilarious! Definitely recommend :)
Published 3 months ago by Huddy's Mama
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