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How to Dad
An illustrated guide
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A funny infographic guide, the perfect gift for Father's Day, Christmas and new parents. When in doubt, call Dad. Featuring flowcharts, illustrations and graphics, this guide will help you master every aspect of being a Dad and make time for what really matters... after all that...
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A funny infographic guide, the perfect gift for Father's Day, Christmas and new parents.
When in doubt, call Dad.
Featuring flowcharts, illustrations and graphics, this guide will help you master every aspect of being a Dad and make time for what really matters... after all that thermostat isn't going to obsess over itself.
With simple steps to help you construct the perfect dad joke, a scientific formula to determine which dance moves will embarrass your children the most and a chart to establish the perfect (read- useless) fact for any occasion, this is the ultimate guide to being a dad.
Learn how to-
Figure out the perfect hobby for you- is it golf, fishing, or growing vegetables?
Collect thousands of old cables and out-of-date DIY magazines.
Spend more time in the shed than in your own house.
Master the mindful art of packing luggage into any car boot.
Perfectly pair your socks and sandals.
And more!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529954449
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 March 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pop Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 204.0mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Stephen Wildish is a graphic designer specialising in illustration and infographics. He is the author of How to Swear, How to Adult and How to Vegan, and lives in Marlborough.
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