June 7, 2007

Father Knows Best

Looking for a special Father's Day gift for your favorite pop – whether it's your DH, a brother newly minted with baby or your own dear old dad? Surely he's got enough ties, cufflinks and golf tees – why not feed his soul with a newly released read that celebrates proud papas. Below, check out the latest:

"American Daddy, A Father's Heart Revealed” by Gabriel Pelino
It's hip to be a dad says Pelino, whose book celebrates fathers who are active participants in their children's daily lives. This coffee table book features photos and stories that highlight the unique bond between poppa and child, with subjects like actor Kevin Sorbo.


The Catastrophist” by Lawrence Douglas
This sharp and witty novel chronicles David Wellington, an art historian and husband whose wife surprises him with an infant-sized Yale sweatshirt – which sends the young professor into an existential crisis.


Daddy Needs a Drink: An Irreverent Look at Parenting from a Dad Who Truly Loves His Kids – Even When They're Driving Him Nuts” by Robert Wilder
This writer, teacher and family guy reveals a look at modern-day dads in his irreverent collection of essays. Wilder chronicles the sticky chaos of life with kids, from diaper changing to dressing up as Frosty the Snowman.

Fathering Your School-Age Child: A Dad's Guide to the Wonder Years” by Armin Brot
The latest book in this series for dads is packed with facts, tips, and advice on all aspects of fatherhood – from their role with a growing child to relationships, identities and interests. With a chapter for each year from pre-K to the fourth grade, the author outlines a child's – and parent's – many changes.

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