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The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up
by Andy CohenThe Instant New York Times Bestseller!New York Times bestselling author Andy Cohen goes from bottle service to baby bottles in a hilarious, heartwarming, and name-dropping account of the most important year of his life.Andy Cohen has taken on the most important job of his life—father— and boy (and girl!) does he have a lot to say about it!One of Andy Cohen’s most momentous years starts off with a hangover the morning after an epic New Year’s Eve broadcast. But Andy doesn’t have time to dwell on the drama, as his role as media mogul is now matched with the responsibilities, joys, and growing pains of parenthood.This fast-paced, mile-a-minute look behind the scenes of living the so-called glamorous life in Manhattan now takes firm aim at life at home. With a three-year-old son, Ben, and a daughter, Lucy, born in May, stories of late-night parties are replaced by early mornings with Ben, drama at the play-ground, and the musings of a single dad trying to navigate having it all. All this is set against the backdrop of constant Housewives drama, hijinks behind the scenes at Watch What Happens Live, a revolving door of famous faces, and a worried mother (and newly minted grandmother) in St. Louis.Buckle up, bottle up, and get ready for a laugh-out-loud and surprisingly poignant look at the ways in which family changes everything and the superficial gets very real. Watch what happens!
Daddy Dreams
by Anne Gutman Georg HallenslebenAnimal daddies love keeping their babies beside them, even when they're asleep! See how different animal dads sleep and dream, including a lion, turtle, bat, horse, and more, in this sweet celebration of a father's love. No matter how Zs are caught, the daddy's little one is never far away.
Daddy Dreams
by Anne Gutman Georg HallenslebenAnimal daddies love keeping their babies beside them, even when they're asleep! See how different animal dads sleep and dream, including a lion, turtle, bat, horse, and more, in this sweet celebration of a father's love. No matter how Zs are caught, the daddy's little one is never far away.
Daddy Fartypants
by Emer StampDaddy Fartypants was a very windy bear. It didn't matter where he was. Or what he was doing...And the worst thing? Daddy Fartypants always blames someone else.But that all changes when he meets Little Bear's lovely (and very windy) new teacher...Full of fun, farts and family ... look no further for the book to share with Dad!Emer Stamp is the creator of the bestselling The Unbelievable Top Secret Diary of Pig and winner of the 2019 LOLLIES book awards.
A Daddy for Baby Zoe?
by Fiona LoweA baby to bind them Weeks away from giving birth, Dr. Meredith Dennison finds herself with no husband and few funds. Retreating to Shearwater Island, she just wants to hide from the world...until she meets her gorgeous, caring neighbor, multimillionaire Raf Camilleri. Meredith is the last woman Raf should fall for. He's no more ready for her and newborn baby Zoe than Meredith is for him! But they so need his support, and their tender pull makes it impossible for Raf to stay away...
A Daddy for Dillon (Men of the West #26)
by Stella BagwellCan love change this lonely cowboy?Having struggled for years, Leyla Chee wasn't about to mess up her temporary job as cook on the Chaparral Ranch. That meant focusing on her work, her young son and her dreams of going back to school. And certainly not being tempted by the sexy foreman who devoured her cooking, put a smile on Dillon's face and made her own heart race!But Laramie Jones's strong shoulders seemed ready to share Leyla's burdens. His rough hands smoothed away her cares. And his mouth...well, what he did with that mouth made her blush! Yet Laramie was a man without a real past-could she trust that what he really wanted was a future with her?
A Daddy for Her Daughter
by Tina BeckettA family to heal them... After losing his little girl five years ago, Dr. Kaleb McBride has kept himself to himself. He can't face losing anyone ever again. Then beautiful Madeleine Grimes enters his world... Maddy's priority is her young daughter. So she's just as determined to ignore her burning attraction to Kaleb! But when stolen kisses turn into something more, Maddy wonders if she and Chloe can heal Kaleb's heart...and make the perfect family!
A Daddy for Her Twins
by Scarlet WilsonIs this physiotherapist and single mom willing to take a chance on a self-confessed bachelor? Even if he is an undeniably gorgeous pediatrician… Escape to Singapore with Scarlet Wilson&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance story.From bachelor docto doting dad? As Arthur Fletcher takes up his new post as a pediatrician in Singapore, sparks immediately fly with physiotherapist Madison Koh. Challenging him professionally and personally, she sets his pulse racing! But this widowed mother of twins is out-of-bounds for this commitment-shy doc, whose turbulent upbringing has left him wary of settling down. Yet as he grows closer to Madison and her little family, somehow putting down roots is suddenly very tempting…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Daddy for Keeps
by Pamela Kaye TracyThe moment Lucas "Lucky" Welch sees the black-haired, green-eyed boy at the rodeo, he knows. The child is his late brother's son. But why was little Robby kept a secret? He demands answers from Robby's adoptive mom, Natalie Crosby. But the pretty, protective woman isn't forthcoming. And once Lucky learns the truth behind Robby's birth, he understands. Especially when some family matters get more than complicated. As a bull rider, Lucky knows he just has to hang on tight and keep showing Natalie that his wish is true-blue: to be a daddy and husband for keeps.
A Daddy for the Midwife’s Twins?
by Tina BeckettIn the latest story from Harlequin Medical Romance author Tina Beckett, can the midwife trust her heart—and her twins!—with the gorgeous new obstetrician?The missing piece in the midwife&’s life? Volunteers are always welcome at Saraia Jones's birthing center. But when Eoin Mulvey arrives, she butts heads with the handsome yet infuriating obstetrician! Soon, the passion they have for their work gives way to a different kind of pulse-racing heat… Except, this single mom to twins has experienced the greatest loss of all. Is she ready to let somebody new into her heart—and give her girls a longed-for daddy?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Daddy Honk Honk!
by Rosalinde BonnetAn arctic fox adopts a baby goose in this heartwarming read-aloud perfect for dads and their little onesWhen Aput the fox finds an abandoned goose egg, he has no idea what's in store for him. He doesn&’t know anything about babies and he certainly doesn&’t know what to do when the gosling hatches and mistakes him for its daddy. So he decides to find the gosling a home. But with each page turn, Aput learns more about caring for a baby and, with a little help from his friends, he discovers what a baby needs most is love.
Daddy Loves Me
by Jeff FrazierA sweet board book on the many ways a Daddy can show his babies that he loves them. Close-up pictures of Daddy in tender moments with baby and surprise toys hidden under flaps.
Daddy Makes the Best Spaghetti
by Anna Grossnickle HinesAs soon as Daddy picks Corey up from the day-care center the fun begins! Corey gets to push the cart in the grocery store, set the table at home, and he even helps cook the spaghetti. After dinner, Mommy lets him make bubble mountains while he helps her with the dishes. Then it happens. A mysterious figure wearing a shower cap and bath towel darts into the kitchen. "Ta da! Ta daaaa!...it's Bathman!" Daddy swoops Corey up into the air and flies him into the tub. He makes the boats go so fast, they splash. He even turns into a silly dog with pajama legs for ears. In this sparkling picture book, Anna Grossnickle Hines depicts family life at its best, as everyday routines are transformed into joyful games. This is a Junior Literary Guild selection, chosen as an outstanding book for boys and girls (K Group). Illustrations are charmingly described by the volunteer who scanned this book.
Daddy, Me, and the Magic Hour
by Laura Krauss MelmedAs twilight deepens, so does the bond between a little boy and his daddy.After getting home for the day and having dinner, a young boy is ready for some special time outside with his father.It's the Magic Hour, when the sun is going down and day meets night. As Daddy and son walk to the playground for some lively fun, they see their neighbors going through their evening rituals—watering plants, walking dogs, going for a run. As darkness sets in, Daddy and son quiet down and find fireflies, then make their way home to Mommy and bedtime.Gentle art with a soft color palette perfectly complements the text and captures the in-between time of day. Dads and kids will love this sweet celebration of time spent together.
Daddy Needs a Drink
by Robert WilderA Santa Fe dad shares heartwarming, comic, often ludicrous tales of raising a family in this laugh-out-loud book perfect for anyone who enjoys the edgy humor of David Sedaris or the whimsical commentary of Dave Barry. Waxing both profound and profane on issues close to a father's heart--from exploding diapers to toddler tantrums, from the horrors of dressing up as Frosty the Snowman to the moments that make a father proud--Robert Wilder brilliantly captures the joys and absurdities of being a parent today.With an artist wife and two kids--a daughter, Poppy, and a son, London--Robert Wilder considers himself as open-minded as the next man. Yet even he finds himself parentally challenged when his toddler son, London, careens around the house in the buff or asks the kind of outrageous, embarrassing questions only a kid can ask. A high school teacher who sometimes refers to himself jokingly as Mister Mom (when his wife, Lala, is busy in her studio), Wilder shares warmly funny stories on everything from sleep deprivation to why school-sponsored charities can turn otherwise sane adults into blithering and begging idiots.Whether trying to conjure up the perfect baby name ("Poppy" came to his wife's mother in a dream) or hiring a Baby Whisperer to get some much-needed sleep, Wilder offers priceless life lessons on discipline, potty training, even phallic fiddling (courtesy of young London). He describes the perils of learning to live monodextrously (doing everything with one hand while carrying your child around with the other) and the joys of watching his daughter morph into a graceful, wise, unique little person right before his eyes.By turns tender, irreverent, and hysterically funny, Daddy Needs a Drink is a hilarious and poignant tribute to his family by a man who truly loves being a father.From the Hardcover edition.
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 WilderA Santa Fe dad shares heartwarming, comic, often ludicrous tales of raising a family in this laugh-out-loud book perfect for anyone who enjoys the edgy humor of David Sedaris or the whimsical commentary of Dave Barry. Waxing both profound and profane on issues close to a father's heart-from exploding diapers to toddler tantrums, from the horrors of dressing up as Frosty the Snowman to the moments that make a father proud-Robert Wilder brilliantly captures the joys and absurdities of being a parent today. With an artist wife and two kids-a daughter, Poppy, and a son, London-Robert Wilder considers himself as open-minded as the next man. Yet even he finds himself parentally challenged when his toddler son, London, careens around the house in the buff or asks the kind of outrageous, embarrassing questions only a kid can ask. A high school teacher who sometimes refers to himself jokingly as Mister Mom (when his wife, Lala, is busy in her studio), Wilder shares warmly funny stories on everything from sleep deprivation to why school-sponsored charities can turn otherwise sane adults into blithering and begging idiots. Whether trying to conjure up the perfect baby name ("Poppy" came to his wife's mother in a dream) or hiring a Baby Whisperer to get some much-needed sleep, Wilder offers priceless life lessons on discipline, potty training, even phallic fiddling (courtesy of young London). He describes the perils of learning to live monodextrously (doing everything with one hand while carrying your child around with the other) and the joys of watching his daughter morph into a graceful, wise, unique little person right before his eyes. By turns tender, irreverent, and hysterically funny, Daddy Needs a Drink is a hilarious and poignant tribute to his family by a man who truly loves being a father.
Daddy Said a Word I Never Heard
by Scott M. CohnThe second title in the uproarious Daddy Series may be the first kid-friendly, kid-safe picture book about bad language!Features Read-Aloud/Read to Me functionality, where available.Daddies know all kinds of fun words, but how can a kid know which words are good and which ones are BAD? In this refreshingly authentic story that will resonate with every modern family, one little girl takes Daddy's accidental language lessons to school...and learns a very different lesson from her teacher!
Daddy Sat on a Duck
by Scott M. CohnA hilarious (and yet heartwarming) salute to real daddies everywhere!Includes a hilarious read-aloud by Michael Winslow (Police Academy, Spaceballs), where available. Do you ever hear strange noises in your house? (The bathroom in particular.) Are hairy creatures raiding the fridge at midnight? Does some animal keep leaving the toilet seat up? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Join one little girl on her quest to catch the wild beasts in her home that HONK and ROAR and BELCH at all hours. Or... could it just be Daddy? Crafted with contemporary parents in mind this hilarious picture book will have readers laughing out loud as they recognize and relish many familiar family moments that most books for children leave out!
Daddy Says
by Ntozake ShangeTwelve-year-old Lucie-Marie and her older sister Annie Sharon attempt to deal with the death of their mother in a rodeo accident, while hoping to follow in her footsteps as championship riders.
The Daddy Secret: The Daddy Secret Finding Family... And Forever? The One He's Been Looking For (Return to Brighton Valley #1)
by Judy DuarteUSA TODAY bestselling author Judy Duarte kicks off her new miniseries, Return to Brighton Valley, with an unforgettable reunion when a single mom returns to her hometown after ten years-and comes face-to-face with the father of her child! When Mallory Dickinson comes home with the son she gave up for adoption at seventeen, she knows she has to face her past. Ten years ago, she fell hard for Rick Martinez. The irresistible Brighton Valley troublemaker with a capital T is now the town's beloved vet. But is he ready to be a father? When Rick finds out Mallory's planning to raise their child-the son he never met-he knows this is their second chance. But how long can he keep his true identity a secret from his son...when every day brings him closer to Mallory and the boy who looks just like him? It's time for this rebel with a cause to prove he's got what it takes to become the family man he's always wanted to be.
The Daddy Shift: How Stay-at-Home Dads, Breadwinning Moms, and Shared Parenting Are Transforming the American Family
by Jeremy A. SmithThe first nuanced look at the meaning-for men and for American society-of stay-at-home fatherhood The Daddy Shiftis an accessible, personal, and deeply researched book about a growing phenomenon among American families: fathers who stay at home from work and take a larger role in raising children. What happens when dads stay home? And what does it mean for the larger society?In chapters that alternate between large-scale analysis and beautifully written close-up portraits of men and their partners, Smith traces the complications, myths, psychology, sociology, and history of a new set of social relationships. He explores the hopes and ideals that inform men's choices, and analyzes the economic and social developments that have made their choices possible. Filled with stories as well as entertaining history and research, Smith's book is a guide for thoughtful readers to a terrain more and more families are exploring.
Daddy Speaks Love
by Leah HendersonA moving tribute to the joy and grounding that fathers bring to their children's lives.What does a daddy do? From day one, this daddy speaks love to his little one. And along with that love, his words and actions speak many other things, too: like truth, joy, comfort, and pride. Like many dads, he answers a million questions and tries to make sure that days are full of fun adventures, giggles, and hugs. Dads are good at scaring away imaginary monsters, and honest about how to confront the real ones too. They set an example for the future, speaking out for equality and justice, while sharing lessons from the past. But most of all, daddies encourage their young ones to fight for a better world, with the comfort of knowing their dads are right beside them. Daddy Speaks Love speaks to that everlasting bond between children and their fathers and is a perfect gift for special occasions including Father&’s Day, Valentine&’s Day, birthdays, baby showers, and more!
Daddy, Stop Talking!
by Adam CarollaLast Will & Testament of Adam CarollaI, Adam Carolla, being of beaten-down mind, declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. I revoke all wills and addendums previously made by me. (You guys never did listen, anyway.) Article II appoint the rest of the world's unappreciated dads as Personal Representatives to administer this Will. I bequeath to them the right to crack a couple cold ones in the garage after working their asses off all week and ask that they be permitted to watch all the porn they like and not have to change diapers and get dragged to every preschool "graduation" and PTA meeting. Article IITo my wife, I leave a safe-deposit box, the sole content of which is a note reading "Get a job. I'm dead," and my best wishes on trying to keep up with the unending demands of our houses, cars, dog, and kids.Article IIII devise, bequeath, and give my kids this book, Daddy, Stop Talking. Since you guys were the death of me, I leave you these pages of wisdom. But no cash, cars, or property. You've got to earn those. On that note, I further demand that the following message be placed on the marker of my grave: "You're All on Your Own Now. Enjoy."
The Daddy Wish
by Brenda HarlenThis could be the merger of a lifetime The holidays are over, but Allison Caldwell can't stop thinking about the kiss she shared with Nathan Garrett under the mistletoe. The dazzlingly attractive playboy she's secretly crushed on for years isn't just off-limits because he's out of her league; the heir apparent to the Garrett furniture empire is about to be crowned CFO-and the single mother's new boss! One night changed everything for Nathan. And now his executive assistant is strictly hands-off despite their intense physical attraction. Besides, Allison has a son, and Nathan's no family man. Then why is Nathan's head suddenly filled with fantasies of being a father? Perhaps this once-happy bachelor won't be single for long...
Daddy's Back-to-School Shopping Adventure (Hyperion Picture Book (eBook))
by Alan Lawrence SitomerWhat do glow-in-the-dark glue sticks, an electronic garbage truck pencil sharpener, and neon paper clips have in common? Not one of them is on the list and yet they all end up in the back-to-school cart when Daddy, Jake, and Jenny pick out school supplies while Mommy's off shopping in another part of the store. In this heartwarming and hilarious tale, Jake and Jenny surprise Daddy with one more special item that most definitely isn't on the list.