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Be Prepared

Be Prepared

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About The Book

An indispensable survival manual for men entering the trenches of fatherhood, Be Prepared is loaded with one-of-a-kind insights, MacGyver-esque tips and tricks, and no-nonsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad.

Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they really need to know about fatherhood...including how to:

-Change a baby at a packed sports stadium
-Create a decoy drawer full of old wallets, remote controls, and cell phones to throw baby off the scent of your real gear
-Stay awake (or at least upright) at work
-Babyproof a hotel room in four minutes flat
-Construct an emergency diaper out of a towel, a sock, and duct tape

Packed with helpful diagrams and detailed instructions, and delivered with a wry sense of humor, Be Prepared is the ultimate guide for sleep-deprived, applesauce-covered fathers everywhere.

About The Authors

Gary Greenberg is a writer and supervising producer at Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he’s worked for twenty-one years. He’s the author of the national bestsellers The Pop-Up Book of Phobias and Be Prepared (with Jeannie Hayden), as well as The Pop-Up Book of Nightmares and Self-Helpless (with Jonathan Bines).

Jeannie Hayden is the author of the national bestseller Be Prepared (with Gary Greenberg). She’s an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer whose client list includes Nickelodeon and the American Museum of Natural History. She is also an accomplished fine artist. You can find her oil paintings at JeannieHayden.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster (June 1, 2004)
  • Length: 240 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780743251549

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"If you're a new dad, keep a copy of Be Prepared by your bedside. It's funny, informative, and — let's be honest — it's not like you're going to be sleeping anyway."
—Paul Reiser, New York Times bestselling author of Babyhood

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