Gary Greenberg, Jeannie Hayden
Be Prepared (20th Anniversary Edition)
A practical handbook for new dads, covering birth through the first birthday. Lots of diagrams and illustrations.
$18.99
This is a 256-page guide aimed at dads-to-be and new fathers. It walks through the first year — birth to first birthday — with hundreds of illustrations and diagrams. Good if someone prefers visual how-tos over dense paragraphs.
It's sized like a typical trade paperback, around 9" × 6". Not a pocket guide, but easy enough to leave on a nightstand or coffee table.
This is the 20th anniversary edition, so it's been around long enough that a lot of people already know it. If you're buying for someone who's read parenting books before, check whether they already have an older copy.
Why it works
- Covers the whole first year in one book.
- Hundreds of diagrams — easier to skim than text-heavy guides.
- Written specifically for dads, not just "parents."
Who it's for
- A dad-to-be who wants a practical reference book.
- Someone who learns better from diagrams than long paragraphs.
What to know
- It's been around for 20 years — some people already own an older edition.
- Trade paperback size, not a small pocket guide.
