Dads: A Field Guide - Hardcover

Ractliffe, Justin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1742755496 ISBN 13: 9781742755496

Publisher: Random House Australia, 2013

Synopsis

Find out what kind of Dad you have in this handy field guide, a celebration of the many varied types of dad

Recognized as the universal authority on dad identification, this invaluable book provides an intimate look at dads in their natural environment. Learn how to identify each species by his distinctive dress, dedicated hobbies, and surrounding habitat. Surfer Dad, Handy Dad, Holiday Dad—delight in spotting the idiosyncrasies that make up your beloved Dad.

About this title

About the Author

Justin Ractliffe is currently the children's sales and marketing manager at Random House Australia. Cathie Glassby is an illustrator and was nominated as one of the world's most exciting female illustrators by illustration almanac Curvy.

Reviews

PreS-Gr 2-This "field guide" offers opposing pairs, such as sporty/lazy dads, handy/clumsy dads, and more. The book is an import from Australia, and some terms ("smart" meaning "stylish") and illustrations ("rugby" instead of "football") don't translate well for American readers. These men are dads in name only, as they are not shown engaging in any parenting activities. Two dads are shown on toilets. Their differences are all in appearance. The cartoon illustrations are adequate. This book is without substance or charm. Stick with Todd Parr's The Daddy Book (Little, Brown, 2002), an example of how easy it is to offer parental interaction in a simple survey of fathers.-Heidi Estrin, Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FLα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Australia
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1742755496
• ISBN 13: 9781742755496
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Glassby Cathie
• Number of pages: 32