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~ C.W. Nevius (Author), Beegee Tolpa (Illustrator) "Remember when you used to go to a restaurant, and someone's child was fussing and crying, disturbing other diners, and you wondered why in the..." (more)
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Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler contains the treasured wisdom that will help new dads master the Buddha-like patience required to be on the receiving end of projectile pureed spinach, sleep-deprived moms, and toys with Some Assembly Required. Experienced dad and aspiring guru C.W. Nevius expounds on the ancient concept of wu wei (i.e., going with the flow) as well as some handy tips picked up from kung fu movies. An array of short essays ponder on such koans as What is the sound of one child napping? Also revealed are such proven parenting techniques as apprenticing with a learned sensei -- that is, the father of a child who doesn't bite. Whimsical illustrations and a winning compact format make this a perfect gift for Father's Day and co-ed baby showers. Warm and encouraging, Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler provides the one necessity for any samurai facing a Mt. Fuji of diapers: laughter.

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C.W. Nevius writes about kids and families, among other things, in the San Francisco Chronicle. He lives in Northern California. Beegee Tolpa is a Seattle-based graphic designer and illustrator.

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  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books (April 27, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811852075
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811852074
  • Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 4.6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #447,335 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This was great!, June 29, 2006
I thought this book was great. There are so many urban legends and/or "old wives tales" that new parents get while pregnant. It was nice to read something that one was praticable and more importantly written from a males prospective. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and read it over and over.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun reading for the new dad, January 18, 2007
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I got this for my son in law when my g'daughter was born. The writing and illustrations demonstrate a sense of fun. There's nothing innovative in the text, but there's a sense of re-assurance to the new dad who's nervous about whether sleeping through baby's initial wake-up cries will scar her for life.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars cute, informal book for expecting/new fathers!, January 16, 2007
Good entertainment reading for a new dad or expecting dad! Sadly, there aren't many gifts for a new daddy; this was a simple little one to let dad know he's important too! It's funny, light and also, a bit insightful to boot!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Light Reading, Staying Message
A well-illustrated, byte-sized zany and zenny attitude-modifying book for new dads. Despite the seemingly light-hearted tone, the book effectively innoculates a father-to-be... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good bathroom read
It wasn't exactly what I was looking for in a book for dads, but is still funny and has tidbits of good advice. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift for New Dads!
This was my husband's favorite of all the gifts we got. We don't agree with all the advice in the book, but it is very funny. Read more
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