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The Daddy Book
by Todd ParrWhether they're working at home or working far away, teaching you how towalk or how to ride a skateboard, wearing suits or wearing two different socks,daddies can be pretty cool. With childlike smiling stick figures, bold,brilliant color, and upbeat text, picture-book creator Todd Parr celebrates thediverse, wonderful world of fathers in The Daddy Book. As in his Mommy Book, Parr focuses on thedifferences between individual parents ("Some daddies make cookies. Some daddiesstop for doughnuts."), but brings it all together every few pages with lineslike, "All daddies love to kiss and hug you!" or "All daddies like to watch yousleep!" Parr's quirky artwork and eternally optimistic--yet neversaccharine--books are truly irresistible, for both grownups and kids. Don't missany of his friendly, esteem-boosting titles: The Best Friends Book, It's Okay to Be Different,Underwear Do's andDon'ts, and lots more. (Ages 3 to 6) --Emilie Coulter
Daddy by Default
by Pat TuckerOh, what a tangled web... Roxanne's husband, Parker Redman, is shocked when he's arrested for delinquent child support... especially since the devoted husband hasn't fathered any children. Who's your daddy? The Parkers' best friends, James and Serena, are in the final stages of a bitter divorce. Just when James thinks his nightmare is over, he learns his daughter has a different daddy... For the love of money... Single mom Lachez Baker is a ghetto-fabulous mother of three who seems to have it all, thanks to money from her children's fathers. But soon, her life of designer clothes, endless parties, and steady cash collides with the man who's been the target of her carefully crafted paternity fraud. From author Pat Tucker comes a drama-filled tale of lies, schemes and consequences as these men discover the importance of knowing the paternity laws in your state.
Daddy Calls Me Doodlebug
by J. D. Lester Hiroe NakataWhat do you call your little one?This charming board book companion title to Mommy Calls Me Monkeypants showcases daddies' nicknames for their babies. It captures the love and playfulness of father and child interaction with clever, funny verses and illustrations that are right on the mark. The rhyming couplets also teach about animal behavior, which comes to life in Hiroe Nakata's sweet and charming watercolor artwork.This adorable and quietly informative book is perfect for sharing with a favorite little one.
Daddy Dates: Four Daughters, One Clueless Dad, and His Quest to Win Their Hearts: The Road Map for Any Dad to Raise a Strong and Confident Daughter
by Greg WrightOne day motivational leader Greg Wright realized that the four set of pretty young eyes under his own roof were looking to Dad to be strong, fearless, and wise.The reality was, the lone male in an all-girl household ("heck, even the dog was female") was only thirty years old and felt like he had been shoved into the deep end of the estrogen pool without swimming lessons.That's when the love-struck father of four gorgeous pre-teens started searching for a plan for how to be a successful Dad, and did what any sensible guy would do. He bailed. Not only on his family, but into the woods, to seek a "solution."Daddy Dates is an entertaining and practical look at how one American father found his sea legs and is navigating through the tricky waters of parenting girls. In this game-changing book, Greg shares his easy-to-follow secrets for how married and single dads can go beyond high-fiving to bridge the gender gap and become the clued-in man who knows his daughter best.Dads have more influence on their girls than anyone. Learn what makes your daughter tick, how to talk to her effectively and connect more profoundly, at any age.If being their hero is your mission, it's not impossible. Daddy Dates is your road map to get there."Hi honey. It's Daddy. I'm calling to see if you'd like to go on a date with me tonight.""Um, yes, Daddy I think I would."It's a phone call Greg Wright has made over and over again.By age thirty, Greg was the overwhelmed father of four beautiful little girls, with one thought running through his mind over and over again: Don't Screw Up.Daddy Dates is about a guy taking his best shot at being a successful dad by trying to know his girls?really know their fears, dreams, and opinions?and how he stumbled across an incredible strategy to do that with daughters of any age or stage. This funny, insightful, and relatable book poses the wildly original concept that should be a "duh" for most dads?but isn't. In order to raise a confident woman-to-be, show your daughter what it feels like to be treated with love, respect, and true interest by a man who loves her.Daddy Dates is not another "how to" book from a parenting expert. It's a personal, eye-opening, often humorous look at an Average Joe's intentional pursuit of his daughter's hearts and minds, and the love-inspired steps he is taking to solidify Dad's place in each of their lives, forever.Whether married or single, Daddy Dates can help you better connect with virtually all of the females in your life. Using Greg's communication cues, you'll be blown away by what you'll learn about your child, and how you can make a powerful, lasting difference?especially during her rocky teenage years.Daddy Dates is about one thing?becoming her hero?one date at a time.Endorsements:-Matt Crossman, Senior Writer for SPORTING NEWS magazine (and father of 2 daughters)DADDY DATES wondrously focuses men (and the women who love them) on the affirmation & empowerment a father's creative attention, energy, and love can have on the precious daughters in our lives. -Jan Goldstein, bestselling author of THE BRIDE WILL KEEP HER NAME (and father of 3 It's an easy thing to say that any father with a daughter should read this book. But, the truth is, that any many should read this book to remind themselves how important and different the women in our lives are and how we should treat them. It made me laugh, think and further appreciate how awesome it is to be a dad. -C.C. Chapman , Co-Author of CONTENT RULES and Founder of DigitalDads.com
Daddy Daughter Day
by Isabelle Bridges-BoeschAsk any father, or any daughter--the relationship between dads and daughters is special, and vitally important.To a whole generation of filmgoers, Jeff Bridges is "the Dude," but to a more important group of people he is "Dad." The actor-musician-artist and one of his real-life daughters have teamed up to produce a book to inspire fathers and daughters--and whole families--to find the joy and closeness in their relationships.When Belle announces to Dad that this day is "Daddy Daughter Day," it sparks a series of adventures that turns the house and the backyard into a clay work shop, a beauty parlor, and even a circus, with Mom and little brother Sammie getting involved!Written by Isabelle Bridges-Boesch, and illustrated by Jeff himself, this is a book for daughters, fathers, and families to treasure all their lives!
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 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.