The Girl Dad

A picture book celebration of #GirlDads everywhere by The Dad Gang CEO, Sean Williams! Told in upbeat rhyming verse, Girl Dad is a picture book that honors the strong men who raise, love, and uplift strong girls. This keepsake is a fun read-aloud and perfect gift for the special dad in your life. Perfect for fans of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry and Made for Me by Zack Bush. Share Girl Dad with the dads in your life, on Father's Day or any day.

Rules for Raising Little Girls "As the father of a daughter, I wish I'd read this very funny book sooner, if only to know that it's OK for a grown man to wear a tutu." - Dave Barry "Required reading for any parent who doesn't know pants from leggings." - Dan Zevin, author of Dan Gets a Minivan: Life at the Intersection of Dude and Dad It's easy to imagine how you'd raise a boy--all the golf outings, lawnmower lessons, and Little League championships you'd attend--but playing dad to a little princess may take some education. In Oh Boy, You're Having a Girl, Brian, a father of three girls, shares his tactics for surviving this new and glittery world. From baby dolls and bedtime rituals to potty training and dance recitals, he leads you through all the trials and tribulations you'll face as you're raising your daughter. He'll also show you how to navigate your way through tough situations, like making sure that she doesn't start dating until she's fifty. Complete with commandments for restroom trips and properly participating in a tea party, Oh Boy, You're Having a Girl will brace you for all those hours playing house--and psych you up for the awesomeness of raising a daughter who has you lovingly wrapped around her little finger. "Somehow, Brian Klems has taken one of the most traumatic situations known to a father--having a daughter--and made it into something so completely hilarious you'll laugh until you've got oxygen deprivation!" - W. Bruce Cameron, author of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter

Discover the Heartfelt Rhythms of Fatherhood Embark on a profound journey into the intricacies of raising a daughter with "The Girl Dad Chronicles: Wisdom for Navigating the Father-Daughter Dance." This inspirational guide becomes your companion, offering a harmonious blend of storytelling and practical advice to master the delicate steps of fatherhood. From the very first page, Introduction: The Heart of the Dance, you'll be drawn into a narrative that resonates deeply with both new and seasoned fathers. Witness your relationship grow alongside your daughter as Chapter 1: Understanding the Rhythm imparts the essential moves for creating a lifelong bond from her earliest moments. Experience the magical moments as you encourage her unique talents, foster her independence, and empower her through your unwavering support and positive affirmations in Chapter 2: The Art of Encouragement. Learn to protect without overstepping, walking that fine line between ensuring her safety and instilling trust--a critical component outlined in Chapter 3: Protecting Without Overstepping. As her guide on the side, discover tips for educational support, and become the trusted mentor she needs during her fascinating journey of growth and exploration. Tackling the fast-paced changes in today's society becomes less daunting as you approach the chapters dedicated to gender equality, respectful dialogues, and emotional intelligence. Filled with insights and practical tips, chapters like The Birds and the Bees: Discussing Sensitive Topics and Financial Footwork equip you with the tools to lead meaningful conversations on difficult subjects and prepare her for a financially responsible future. As your daughter grows and the music of her life evolves, "The Girl Dad Chronicles" remains your timeless guide--the sheet music to the complex yet beautiful symphony of fatherhood. Each chapter brings to light the milestones, transitions, and silent reveries that shape the dance between a girl and her dad. Whether she's taking her first steps or gracefully performing her solo, the wisdom woven through these chronicles ensures that the music never ends. This is more than a book; it's a celebration of the ongoing encore that is the father-daughter relationship. Become the audience to her magnificent performance and the steadfast partner in her dance of life.

He’s a single dad. She his best friend’s younger sister and suffers from foot-in-mouth disease. Can they manage their attraction and a precocious six-year-old who wants to play cupid? Lilly: I can't believe I asked him if he was the DILF!?!?! Anyone who knows me knows I suffer from foot-in-mouth disease, but this gaffe is next level. He's shocked, I'm embarrassed, my sister's mortified, and my brother-in-law is rolling around on the ground laughing his butt off. But the more I get to know Robert—now that I know what a DILF is—I’m thinking my first impression was correct, and he's definitely a dad I'd like to, well, you know. Robert: I can't get involved with a woman when I have an impressionable little girl at home who is my everything. But Lilly isn't only my best friend's sister, she's the first woman I can't seem to resist. Can I risk my heart to her and protect my little girl at the same time? Girl Dads are a special breed…

A thoughtful and "utterly mind-blowing" exploration of fatherhood and masculinity in the 21st century (New York Times). There are hundreds of books on parenting, and with good reason—becoming a parent is scary, difficult, and life-changing. But when it comes to books about parenting identity, rather than the nuts and bolts of raising children, nearly all are about what it's like to be a mother. Drawing on research in sociology, economics, philosophy, gender studies, and the author's own experiences, Father Figure sets out to fill that gap. It's an exploration of the psychology of fatherhood from an archetypal perspective as well as a cultural history that challenges familiar assumptions about the origins of so-called traditional parenting roles. What paradoxes and contradictions are inherent in our common understanding of dads? Might it be time to rethink some aspects of fatherhood? Gender norms are changing, and old economic models are facing disruption. As a result, parenthood and family life are undergoing an existential transformation. And yet, the narratives and images of dads available to us are wholly inadequate for this transition. Victorian and Industrial Age tropes about fathers not only dominate the media, but also contour most people's lived experience. Father Figure offers a badly needed update to our collective understanding of fatherhood—and masculinity in general. It teaches dads how to embrace the joys of fathering while guiding them toward an image of manliness for the modern world.

From car games to contests to secret handshakes, this book is full of fun things for girls to do with their dads. They can punch out the paper airplanes and helicopters. They can tear out and share the notes and gift coupons. They can test their knowledge of each other with checklists made for two. And they can get to know each other even better with games and activities that are sure to leave them laughing.

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! A Publishers Weekly Bestseller! Leading actor, producer and director Channing Tatum's picture book debut, The One and Only Sparkella is a charming ode to self-esteem and the love between a father and daughter—illustrated by Kim Barnes. Ella is excited for her first day at a new school. Glimmering pencil case? Check! Shimmering backpack? Check! Glittery ribbons in her hair? Check! She can't wait to meet the other kids and share her sparkly personality. But her first day doesn't go quite as planned: Her new classmates don't like her disco-ball shoes, her PB&J-with-sprinkles sandwich, or her rainbow-y unicorn painting. Ella decides to try to be less sparkly at school the next day so the other kids won't make fun of her. But with a little help from her dad, she soon learns the importance of just being herself, no matter what other people say.