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Fowl Language: Winging It

The Art of Imperfect Parenting
Series: Fowl Language
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Fowl Language: Winging It presents the world of early parenting through the eyes of ducks, capturing the maddening cuteness and chaotic challenges with humour and heart. The book is organised into 12 thematic chapters such as "Babies: Oh Dear God, What Have We Done?", "Siblings: Best Frenemies Forever", and "Sleep: Everybody Needs It, Nobody's Gettin' It." Each chapter opens with a funny, illustrated essay, followed by a collection of previously unpublished cartoons that highlight the realities of parenthood.
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This book is perfect for parents and soon-to-be parents who appreciate relatable, humorous insights into the ups and downs of raising young children. Fans of cartoons and lighthearted takes on family life will find it especially enjoyable.

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The perfect gift for baby showers and for those already in the throes of parenting, Fowl Language: Winging It is here to let you know that you're not alone. Parenting is hard and often gross. Laughing about it helps.

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The world's finest parenting cartoon featuring ducks presents a comprehensive view of the early parenting years in all their maddening cuteness and sanity-depriving chaos.

In addition to dozens of previously unpublished cartoons, Fowl Language: Winging It is organized into 12 thematic chapters—including "Babies: Oh Dear God, What Have We Done?"; "Siblings: Best Frenemies Forever"; and "Sleep: Everybody Needs It, Nobody's Gettin' It"—each of which begins with a hilarious, illustrated 500-word essay.

Series: Fowl Language

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  • Fowl Language: Winging It
    The world's finest parenting cartoon featuring ducks presents a comprehensive view of the early parenting years in all their maddening cuteness and sanity-depriving chaos. In addition to dozens of previously unpublished cartoons, Fowl Language: Winging It is organized into 12 thematic chapters—including "Babies: Oh Dear God, What Have We Done?"; "Siblings: Best Frenemies Forever"; and "Sleep: Everybody Needs It, Nobody's...
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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524851835

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 438g

Pages: 160

About the Author

A million years ago, Brian Gordon spent his time staying out late, hitting the clubs, and eating at fancy restaurants.

And then suddenly … CHILDREN. While he loved being a dad more than anything else, he also noticed that at times, paren

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