The #1 Dad Book

“Hilarious and sharp…everything ​(and more) about being a dad.” –Ron Howard

“A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home.” –Viola Davis

“In a breezy voice that eschews hectoring for cajoling,” James Patterson’s The #1 Dad Book “is not only a labor of love, but a love letter to fellow fathers.” –USA Today

Dad, your new life begins in one hour.

I did the homework, so you don’t have to do as much. I talked to lots of experts, and lots of dads, and lots of experts who are also dads. I read everything I could. Then I wrote and rewrote this book, filled with steps you can take to become a better dad…
 
Start with a hug.
Talk to them before they can speak.
Then talk about everything.
Read to your kids. Then flip things around. Let them read to you.
Tell your kids your story.
Help them discover who they are. Deep down inside.
Have your kids’ backs. One day, they’ll have yours.
Every day, just show up.

• “Hilarious and sharp…everything ​(and more) about being a dad.”
  Ron Howard
• “Bestseller Patterson brings a wry touch to his advice…sensibly encouraging dads and dads-to-be to shoot for progress over perfection.” 
  Publishers Weekly
• “A mind meld of Dr. Spock and Dr. Seuss.”
  Kirkus
• “Funny and wise … Important advice from a trusted source … This book will appeal to overwhelmed new dads looking for some reinforcement that they're doing okay.”
  Booklist
• “A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home.”
  Viola Davis