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by Steve Caplin (Author), Simon Rose (Author)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd (7 Nov 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0743275748
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743275743
  • Product Dimensions: 21 x 15.4 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,010 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Jonathan Ross, BBC Radio 2

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'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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5.0 out of 5 stars Just as much fun for Dads as for kids!, 6 Mar 2006
By C. M. Perkins (Stirling, Scotland.) - See all my reviews
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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.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive read for all Dads and some Mums too !!, 10 Nov 2005
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 !!

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It works for aunts as well, 10 Nov 2005
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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..... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Teresa P. Mearns

5.0 out of 5 stars 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,... Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2006 by amazonianjim

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm not a dad but look forward to using this book when I am!
A wonderful book that will have every mum or dad chuckling to themselves. so many great ideas and so many of which I remember from my childhood and now I have them all written... Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2005 by Stavros

5.0 out of 5 stars fill those Christmas stockings
Ideas come tumbling out of this beautifully illustrated book. Full of practical ideas for dads to keep kids busy and amused - or at the very least laughing at dad's attempts... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Dads Stuff
Ideal gift for all father's. Loads of great tips and tricks to keep the kids occupied and Dad too. Good fun even if you're not a dad!
Published on 10 Nov 2005 by Polly Jackson

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for every Dad
They should put a copy of this in those bounty packs they give to expectant Mums and Dads in hospital. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff
Just right for a Christmas preseent for my brother who has 3 kids. "How to bark like a dog" made me laugh a lot.
Published on 10 Nov 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for Dads!
Honestly, even women can do these things - and grandmothers too! Get it for Christmas if you want to amuse the dear little things.
Published on 9 Nov 2005 by dhayter3

5.0 out of 5 stars A bit of family magic!
Dad stuff is a classic. While it does actually give you shed loads of ideas, the authors cleverly resist being clever, patronising, or competitive, and retain a healthy skepticism... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2005 by gianmarcohopkins

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