Autobiography of a One-Year-Old

by Rohan Candappa

“I am a one-year-old and this is my autobiography....”

Have you ever looked at your baby and wondered what he or she is thinking? Are you ready to find out?

“I thought it was about time someone told it like it is. So I’m spilling the beans on the world of a one-year-old. A world where you’re left in the charge of totally inept parents. Where everything’s at completely the wrong height. Where you’re not allowed to splash in the bath but you are in the pool. Where nobody understands a single word you say. And where diapers and poop loom large at every turn.

“It’s a roller-coaster ride through one heck of a year. I’ve laughed a lot, I’ve cried a lot, I’ve learned a lot. And so will you. You might even discover the answer to that age-old Humpty Dumpty — did he fall or was he pushed?

“Anyway, must run. I see a bowl of tepid gloop is being spooned out for me. What joy.”

Welcome to the wonderful world of your one-year-old.

Genres: Parenting, Humor, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published October 5, 2000

Reviews

[Mama Muchly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this many years ago but now that I've got a son of my own, it makes it even funnier! Good little book.

[Bree · Rating 3 out of 5]

A charming little book from the POV of a toddler - a little humorous and thought-provoking for this Smooth :)

[Stephane Watteeux · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little book. Funny but in its relative absurdity very recognisable for every new parent!

[megan 💐 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5, was very interesting at the beginning but at the end i lost interest and it was a bit harder to read. Overall, it’s a very funny and eye opening book. loved the writing and would def recommend

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great short book that will make any parent laugh! Rohan Candappa knows how to write from the perspective of a baby. Some of it gets a little repetitive but I loved it anyways. I can read this over and over!

[Subra Kris]

A very interesting and brilliant read from the view point of a child. A lot of things adults take for granted are viewed from a child's perspective and it does make a lot of sense. A must read for every parent and to be parent

[Ankush Agrawal · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting read. Funny and very straightforward. A perspective that every new parent and a to be parent should read. It will make the pareny more empathetic to a child's struggles in the initial years...

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hysterical read if you've had a child.

[Brandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

So funny I had to stop reading it in a cafe...I was embarrassing myself...

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely hilarious little book!

[Vineet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good humour, particularly for young parents. Some chapters read like our own life with our toddler. Got a bit repetitive by the end but still a good read.

[Kelly (smeets_books) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny look at the life of a one year old.

[Jo Lolley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book, it made me laugh out loud so many times and could relate so many sections to my 14 month year old son. Highly recommended and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Julian Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent, easy to read book. very funny, any parent will love it. highly recommended

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ein fantastisches Buch!

[Windy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is super cute and written really well from the stand point of a one year old.