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You're Not a Real Parent Until...
The perfect, hilarious, must-have for any parent. You’re Not a Real Parent Until… provides definitive proof that no parent is alone (especially in the bathroom).
This collection of delightful observations from award winning writers and cartoonists Scott Dooley and Jason Chatfield will reassure all parents that everything’s going to be totally fine . Whether it’s accepting dried vomit as a constant presence or helping them move into their first apartment, You’re Not a Real Parent Until… joyfully delves into what makes parenting the most rewarding, frustrating, hilarious, gross, and wouldn’t-change-it-for-the-world experience.
You’re Not a Real Parent Until… is a beautiful hardcover book with over 100 pages of laugh-out-loud, full-color cartoons.
In the spirit of For Dummies and The Far Side, You’re Not a Real Parent Until… is the perfect gift for any parent, no matter what stage of their parenting journey.
This collection of delightful observations from award winning writers and cartoonists Scott Dooley and Jason Chatfield will reassure all parents that everything’s going to be totally fine . Whether it’s accepting dried vomit as a constant presence or helping them move into their first apartment, You’re Not a Real Parent Until… joyfully delves into what makes parenting the most rewarding, frustrating, hilarious, gross, and wouldn’t-change-it-for-the-world experience.
You’re Not a Real Parent Until… is a beautiful hardcover book with over 100 pages of laugh-out-loud, full-color cartoons.
In the spirit of For Dummies and The Far Side, You’re Not a Real Parent Until… is the perfect gift for any parent, no matter what stage of their parenting journey.
- GenresHumor
120 pages, Hardcover
First published June 13, 2023
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May 27, 2023
The Genius of Cartooning
You’re Not a Real Parent Until… written by Scott Dooley, illustrated by Jason Chatfield
As a parent of four children, two boys and two girls, this book had me cracking up, literally. With absolute hilarity and brilliant wit, each page begins with the phrase, “You’re not a real parent until…”, and one of my personal favorites answering, “… you’ve had to look up the fictional cartoon villain you were compared to in an argument.”
The cartoons take us through stages of parenting, newborn, adolescence and teen, and ending with a few adult-age anecdotes that gently pull on the heartstrings, bringing the book full circle and reminding you why you parent.
Made me laugh on each and every page. Crying-laughing for many. And maybe we’ve had a lot of adventures or something, because I utterly related to every situation in this book. Part of a new series, and I am looking forward to You’re Not a Real Dog Owner Until…
Great book for new parents and anyone with children.
You’re Not a Real Parent Until… written by Scott Dooley, illustrated by Jason Chatfield, Libra Press, June 13, 2023, 9780063111806
Genre/BISAC: Humor, Cartoons, Comics, Parenting
You’re Not a Real Parent Until… written by Scott Dooley, illustrated by Jason Chatfield
As a parent of four children, two boys and two girls, this book had me cracking up, literally. With absolute hilarity and brilliant wit, each page begins with the phrase, “You’re not a real parent until…”, and one of my personal favorites answering, “… you’ve had to look up the fictional cartoon villain you were compared to in an argument.”
The cartoons take us through stages of parenting, newborn, adolescence and teen, and ending with a few adult-age anecdotes that gently pull on the heartstrings, bringing the book full circle and reminding you why you parent.
Made me laugh on each and every page. Crying-laughing for many. And maybe we’ve had a lot of adventures or something, because I utterly related to every situation in this book. Part of a new series, and I am looking forward to You’re Not a Real Dog Owner Until…
Great book for new parents and anyone with children.
You’re Not a Real Parent Until… written by Scott Dooley, illustrated by Jason Chatfield, Libra Press, June 13, 2023, 9780063111806
Genre/BISAC: Humor, Cartoons, Comics, Parenting
July 22, 2024
Cute and funny illustrated book about the joys (or not-so joys haha) of parenthood. An example of the joke of the book is, "You're not a real parent until... you've accidentally asked your friends if anyone needs to go potty before leaving a restaurant." This would be a great baby shower gift or present for a new parent.
Thank you to the publisher for a gifted copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Thank you to the publisher for a gifted copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.
September 27, 2023
Very funny and relatable
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