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Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler: A Zen Guide for New Dads

Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler: A Zen Guide for New DadsAuthor: C.W. Nevius
Creator: Beegee Tolpa
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 9 reviews
Sales Rank: 406946

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 96
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.1 x 4.7 x 0.5

ISBN: 0811852075
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.8742
EAN: 9780811852074
ASIN: 0811852075

Publication Date: April 27, 2006
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Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler contains the treasured wisdom that will help new dads master the Buddha-like patience required to be on the receiving end of projectile pureed spinach, sleep-deprived moms, and toys with Some Assembly Required. Experienced dad and aspiring guru C.W. Nevius expounds on the ancient concept of wu wei (i.e., going with the flow) as well as some handy tips picked up from kung fu movies. An array of short essays ponder on such koans as What is the sound of one child napping? Also revealed are such proven parenting techniques as apprenticing with a learned sensei -- that is, the father of a child who doesn't bite. Whimsical illustrations and a winning compact format make this a perfect gift for Father's Day and co-ed baby showers. Warm and encouraging, Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler provides the one necessity for any samurai facing a Mt. Fuji of diapers: laughter.


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5 out of 5 stars This was great!   June 29, 2006
Kevin Eckelberg (Tomah, WI USA)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful

I thought this book was great. There are so many urban legends and/or "old wives tales" that new parents get while pregnant. It was nice to read something that one was praticable and more importantly written from a males prospective. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and read it over and over.


5 out of 5 stars cute, informal book for expecting/new fathers!   January 16, 2007
M. Calabretta (lancaster, pa)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Good entertainment reading for a new dad or expecting dad! Sadly, there aren't many gifts for a new daddy; this was a simple little one to let dad know he's important too! It's funny, light and also, a bit insightful to boot!


5 out of 5 stars clever and funny   March 12, 2007
MK (Norman, OK United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book is funny but also has some helpful advice and insights, such as don't forget that the baby monitor is on when you go to check on your baby when you have guests - they will be able to hear you! My husband found some of his experiences validated, and we've enjoyed it together when he reads it aloud to me while I'm breastfeeding.


5 out of 5 stars Great Gift for New Dads!   September 17, 2007
Teresa
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This was my husband's favorite of all the gifts we got. We don't agree with all the advice in the book, but it is very funny. We have had several laughs together as he reads me funny excerpts. It is also the perfect "bathroom book" for men, as it is mostly one-pagers. Dads are often forgotten when it comes to gifts for expecting parents. My husband was happy to have something just for him and I love to see his enjoyment as he reads about becoming a dad.


5 out of 5 stars Fun to read, Great for new/soon-to-be Fathers   July 16, 2007
N. Judd (Utah, USA)
Dads have worries too, even though often they are not as vocalized as the new mom. This book is written by a father for fathers and takes away some of the worry, offers perspective, and reassures the new father that everything will be fine. This is one of the best things I recieved as an expecting father. Well written, great insights.

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