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Books for New Dads

By Stephanie Brown, About.com

Essential parenting and baby care books for new fathers.

1. A Dad's Guide to the First Year

Should you start saving for college now? Can I really spend quality time with my child when I work all day? This book answers these and other questions dads want to ask about raising a new baby.
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2. Rookie Dad

Here is an easy-to-read book that offers fun games and activities for dads to initiate with their new babies, as well as helpful advice on feeding and changing.
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3. 101 Secrets a Good Dad Knows

This book explains all those great dad secrets like how to build a kite, how to whittle a piece of wood and how to tie a fly. Each item is described quickly and simply and there are many colorful drawings to accompany the descriptions.
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4. The Father's Almanac

A classic favorite that has recently been updated to include more of the information new dads need. As the title implies, it is organized in almanac format, with indexed information right at your fingertips.
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5. The Don't Sweat Guide for Dads

Another in the "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" series, this book helps new dads find balance and calm when it comes to raising children.
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