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'Inspiration and support for dads who want to spend quality time with their kids. Dadcando is bursting at the seams with creativity and fun. For that reason, I'm in!' Duncan Bannatyne
If you want to get your kids to turn off the TV, step away from the computer and do something less boring instead, Dadcando has a project for you. Brimful of magical and creative ideas to try at home, from building a spaceship to doing science experiments in the kitchen, Dadcando is a must for any father who wants to spend quality time with his children.Not only that, it also includes bags of advice and support for dads who find themselves going it alone. Every father wants to be a hero to his kids, and with Dadcando you'll find it's child's play.
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Trade review
Subtitled, "Build, Make, Do... The Best Way To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids". Drawn from the dadcando.com website, this includes inspirational activities for families of all shapes and sizes.
Synopsis
Intended for the fathers who want to spend quality time with their children, this title features creative ideas to try at home, ranging from building a spaceship to doing science experiments in the kitchen. It also includes advice and support for dads who find themselves going it alone.
Book Details
Publisher:
Guardian Books
Publication Date:
02-Jun-2006
ISBN:
9780852652015
About this author
Chris Barnardo is the son of two family doctors and a descendent of Dr Barnardo, founder of the world-wide children's charity. He has four children to whom he is completely dedicated, and in 2007 he founded the dadcando website website for fathers - particularly single ones - and their children. Chris's varied career has seen him working in the fields of graphic design and product development. He is a named inventor on over 25 patents for everything from cheese packaging to advanced credit card displays. His most recent invention is the world's first working magic wand.