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Jonathan Ross, BBC Radio 2
'A great Christmas idea.'
Carrie Dunn, Press Association
'This imaginative, fun-filled book is what every father should have on his shelves…Packed full of information, it's tremendous fun.'
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As Dad to a three-year-old daughter, and with a son on the way, this book is going to get increasingly well thumbed. It’s packed with no-cost ways to keep kids amused on a rainy day at home, in the car, out and about, or when you need to entertain a bunch of them and want to be remembered for doing something special.
As well as bringing back childhood memories of tricks and games that still amuse today (such as pretending to break an egg on your child’s head by patting and squashing a loosely formed fist), the book also includes bang up-to-date stuff like how to create a 3D image on your computer by arranging two photos taken from slightly different angles side-by-side on the screen.
The chapters include ‘Fun with everyday objects’, ‘Batteries not required’, ‘Are we there yet?’, ‘Puzzles, tricks and jokes’ and ‘What where who why how?’. Each chapter has dozens of things to do/make/say. And there are plenty of illustrations to demonstrate things where required.
I really don’t think I’m ever going to run out of ideas with this book – the real challenge is deciding what to do from all the great things suggested. So far, my daughter just thinks I’m full of fun things to do (like creating shadow animals, making duck calls out of drinking straws or being the tickle robot), because I’ve secretly read up on it….I’ve toyed with sharing the book with her, but that would take the magic away.
I anticipate many years use out of this material – there are some science experiements which would probably occupy 10-12 year old minds successfully.
The authors have also set up a web site with a forum for Dads to share more stuff with each other.
One of the final entries is a list of fun stuff to mess with your kids' heads, like "There's a little man who lives at the back of the fridge to turn the light on when we open the door." If you're looking for more of this kind of stuff, I'd also recommend 'Great Lies to Tell Small Kids' by Andy Riley.
If you ever have to entertain children buy 'Dad Stuff' and you'll be totally sorted.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Dad Stuff is the perfect read for fathers and frankly most mothers too. Not only does it contain a myriad of tricks and games to entertain ones children for hours without the aid of a playstation or dvd player, but it achingly amusing for adults to read as well.
Steve Caplin and Simon Rose have managed to find something to entertain kids of every age - even this 33 year old one. Everything is there - how to answer awkward questions like 'why is the sky blue' or 'where do babies come from'. How to make a car or plane journey less of a horror and more of a fun family trip. How to stun your children into an incredulous silence with puzzles and tricks - even pretending to read their minds.
This book is essential reading for all parents and the perfect Christmas present for the father of the family - he can do a lot more with this than socks and ties !!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book! There are loads of ideas for tricks with which to impress young family members. It really is the sort of book where you think 'I'll just read one more page/chapter' and an hour later you are still sitting on the stairs, reading, on your way to bed. At least, that is what happened to me last night. And a huge advantage is that this is the perfect Christmas present for men, who are otherwise impossible to buy for, although I will be needing a Volume 2 by this time next year.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
An Xmas gift for a new dad
I bought this for a new dad after reading the many positive reviews about it. There are lots of activities contained in this book and I know that the new dad will dip into the book... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Gurvy
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For trainers can provide some ideas for ice breaker activities. This book contains lots of interesting activities some of which are quite good suggestions but not a something on... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Panrider
Great stuff for cool dads
Not only does my husband love this book, but my neighbours love it too and think it is the essential guide for parents who have to answer at least ten questions (how many stars are... Read more
Published 5 months ago by B. Alai
Excellent Fathers day present
Got this for my dad for fathers day, and even though it's not full of stuff we'd actually do together, it's still a pretty funny read, and a lovely gift for fathers day.
Published 8 months ago by Sue Howard
Brilliant ideas / timefillers / magic & gags!
Purchased as a Fathers Day gift from 2 young boys but, as Mum, I use it all the time. It has loads of really quick, easy & effective tricks to keep your little ones amused..... Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. K. Durno
Some Good, Some Not So
I bought this book hoping for a few more ideas for spending time with young kids - my girls are just three and eighteen months. Read more
Published 14 months ago by CheeseMonger
Great gift
This was bought as a gift for a recent dad. The book has lots of interesting factoids and fun ideas in it which are applicable for both mums and dads. I definitely recommend this. Read more
Published 17 months ago by kb
Every Dad should have one
Great compendium of things to do with your kids. Full of activities, jokes and magic tricks to keep the kids occupied and Dad looking cool...ish.
Published 23 months ago by H. Maughan
Bought as a gift...got a good response!
I bought this for my sons Dad for his birthday....full of all sorts of random information and silly little games.....always hearing something that came from the book!! Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2009 by Teresa P. Mearns
Dad says yeah!
Buying this book doesn't imply you are inadequate!
Totally unlike a TV show which aims to change parenting by whipping stupid, dull or uncaring parents into shape, this... Read more
Totally unlike a TV show which aims to change parenting by whipping stupid, dull or uncaring parents into shape, this... Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2006 by amazonianjim
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