Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler: A Zen Guide for New Dads

by C.W. Nevius (Illustrator), Beegee Tolpa (Illustrations)

Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler contains the treasured wisdom that will help new dads master the Buddha-like patience required to be on the receiving end of projectile pureed spinach, sleep-deprived moms, and toys with Some Assembly Required. Experienced dad and aspiring guru C.W. Nevius expounds on the ancient concept of wu wei (i.e., going with the flow) as well as some handy tips picked up from kung fu movies. An array of short essays ponder on such koans as What is the sound of one child napping? Also revealed are such proven parenting techniques as apprenticing with a learned senseithat is, the father of a child who doesn't bite. Whimsical illustrations and a winning compact format make this a perfect gift for Father's Day and co-ed baby showers. Warm and encouraging, Crouching Father, Hidden Toddler provides the one necessity for any samurai facing a Mt. Fuji of diapers: laughter.

Genres: Parenting

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[cel · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's hard to believe that a dad's book is really that funny, but this book was totally worth it. I gave it five stars because of all the times I laughed out loud, all the hilarious titles, everything.

Now, don't think me a creep for reading a dad's book when I'm in middle school and a girl. I just found this lying around the house. Why, I have no idea. But it's been a classic (for me, anyway) and something I've read multiple times since second grade - when I couldn't even get past page two, I was laughing so hard.

[Clay Mabbitt · Rating 3 out of 5]

The title is a bit misleading. This book is definitely for fathers or newborns. It was entertaining, but I was busy reading things with "infant" and "baby" in the title when this book would have done me the most good.

That being said, the book is a very quick, informative, and irreverent read. Perfect for an overwhelmed new papa.

[Jeff Maxwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a funny, simple, Zen approach to ideas and concepts of fatherhood. For example, associating your breast-feeding wife to a cow will get you murdered -- and there isn't a jury in the world that would convict her. It's a quick read, it's funny, and it's recommended.

[Debbe Hendrix · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book and good for parents who are feeling overwhelmed and guilty as a means of reassurance that they are not alone. Very short but amusing and informative.