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The Modern Dad

By Louis Davis
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A love letter to modern fatherhood and being a stay-at-home dad by one of NZ's most popular storytellers. Louis Davis (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua) is one of Aotearoa's most popular storytellers, with a combined global audience of three million people tuning in to see his heartfelt and... Read More
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Hugely popular Kiwi personality and content creator Louis Davis offers his advice on modern fatherhood in his signature warm and witty style.

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A love letter to modern fatherhood and being a stay-at-home dad by one of NZ's most popular storytellers.

Louis Davis (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua) is one of Aotearoa's most popular storytellers, with a combined global audience of three million people tuning in to see his heartfelt and funny videos about fatherhood, fishing, and whānau life. But even with three young children—and a fourth on the way!—Louis says his life as a stay-at-home dad is far from a model of perfect parenting: like everyone else, he can often feel like he's making it up along the way.

The Modern Dad is the book for everyone who's either already in the parenting trenches or has just found out they're going to be a father. In his signature kind, funny, and low-key tone, Louis walks you through the 'Am I ready?' panic response (and no, no-one is ever truly ready) and offers a practical and empathetic guide on how to be a loving partner and parent.

From how to be helpful throughout the pregnancy stage to the most important values for your children, through to how to look after you and your partner's mental health along the way, Louis tackles the big topics around both fatherhood and modern masculinity.

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ISBN: 9781991142078

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: A&U New Zealand

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Louis Davis (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua) is one of NZ's most popular personalities and was named NZ Tik Tok Creator of the Year in December last year, with 3m followers across his online platforms. Louis is a husband, stay-at-home father, adventurer, and successful content creator with over 2.2 million followers on TikTok and 860K on Instagram.

Known for his heartfelt storytelling, he shares relatable content about fatherhood, family, and everyday life that resonates with audiences worldwide.

His most popular video has reached nearly 100 million views, contributing to an impressive average of 200 million views per month across all platforms. Louis passionately challenges stereotypes about Māori fathers, showcasing a nurturing side that inspires many.

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