books for dads

although we always say there’s no textbook to being a dad, there are plenty of parenting books out there! these have been recommended by the dads in our whatsapp groups and on our social media, as well as some team dads rock recommendations

The Life of Dad: The Making of the Modern Dad by Dr Anna Machin

The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will be Glad That You Did) by Phillipa Perry

Bringing Up Bébé By Pamela Druckerman

Commando Dad: Basic Training by Neil Sinclair

The Expectant Dad’s Survival Guide by Rob Kemp

Cribsheet: A data-driven guide to better, more relaxed parenting from birth to pre-school by Emily Oster

Dad: Untold stories of fatherhood, love, mental health and masculinity by Elliott Rae

The Dad Pad - this is an essential guide for new Dads and was developed with the NHS.

The Ultimate Worry-Free Pregnancy Guide for Dads by Curtis Hoyles

Dummy: The comedy and chaos of real-life parenting by Matt Coyne

Dad Differently by Adam Fletcher

How Not to F*** Them Up by Oliver James

Let’s Talk About: The first year of parenting by Amy Brown

All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood by Jennifer Senior

How to be a Dad by Dr Oscar Duke