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Dad's Book of Awesome Projects: From Stilts and Super-Hero Capes to Tinker Boxes and Seesaws, 25+ Fun Do-It-Yourself Projects for Families Paperback – Illustrated, May 18, 2013

by Mike Adamick (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 135 ratings
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It's time for serious family fun!

Get ready to take playtime to the next level with Dad's Book of Awesome Projects! Inside, you;ll find step-by-step instructions and photographs detailing projects so imaginative and fun, no one will complain about turning off the TV. From wooden "swords" to slay the most vicious of dragons to circus stilts that will send you soaring to new heights, these projects are sure to spark everyone's creative spirit. And the fun doesn't stop there! This book shows you and your kids how to build:
  • Comic book shoes
  • Rope swings
  • Homemade goo slime
  • Eggshell cupcakes
  • Ol'-fashioned fruit crate scooter

Best of all, each of these activities can be tossed together with items around the house or with inexpensive supplies from the hardware store. With 25 DIY projects and crafts, Dad's Book of Awesome Projects will reveal just how awesome it is to be a dad!
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    May 18, 2013
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  6. ISBN-10
    1440561192
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"From circus stilts to cupcakes, these creations are of the 'anybody can do it' variety--less Martha, more Everyman (or woman). A great Father's Day gift for handy dads who want to cultivate crafty kids, too." - Parade Magazine

"In his infinite wisdom, Mike wrote THE book of crafts for dads for the year 2013 and beyond. Crafts for dads, you say? Dads need to take playtime to the next level and these projects do just that. This is the perfect gift for Father's Day.... This book has it all. This manual puts dads back in the driver's seat." - HowToBeADad.com

"His book is really great--it features over 30 Do It Yourself, build it with your kids projects of all stripes, sizes, and levels of difficulties. This book really does have a variety of projects to try. The projects are very well designed and well-explained." - Dadapalooza

"Mike's first book is badass. Dad's Book of Awesome Projects is exactly that - a collection of craft projects that aren't cutesy. He'll show you how to make a seesaw. Circus stilts. A terrarium. All the projects are pretty darn affordable, so it's perfect for families still recovering or adjusting to post-Great Recession life." - Dos Bad Dads

"Know a dad who's looking for more DIY projects to do with his kids? This book's perfect for them. With everything from indoor terrariums to outdoor seesaws, Dad's Book of Awesome Projects doesn't disappoint." - 8 bit Dad

"It includes great pictures, list of needed supplies and tools along with great 'how to' instructions. The book contains over 25 projects and is going to provide us with years of things to do on a rainy day.... I would encourage you to grab a copy of Mike's book...so you can start your own kid-friendly DIY project or give the gift of something to do to a parent or child you know!" - Dad on The Run

"Wow, is it fun. And not just for dads, by the way. I'm impressed with the diversity of the projects which are perfect for both girls and boys, as well as moms and dads. Snatch it up before school's out and you'll be more than ready when summer hits. Or even Father's Day." - Cool Mom Picks

"The book has some received some terrific reviews on Amazon and is one that dad will love to have in his book collection for Father's Day or as a gift. DIY projects and crafts, Dad's Book of Awesome Projects will reveal just how awesome it is to be a dad!" - Examiner.com

"Step-by-step instructions for superhero capes, eggshell cupcakes and a backyard swing set are included, all with a no-coddling, do-it-yourself mentality." - San Francisco Chronicle

"An incredibly cool-looking book, with a ton of projects and beautiful photos and illustrations. But my favorite part is the spirit of the book. It heavily promotes having fun with your kids, letting them enjoy old school projects in a new way. Above all it empowers your family to use your hands and develop useful skills while sharing time together." - SF Gate Blog "The Poop"

"Dad's Book of Awesome Projects is a different kind of perfect Father's Day gift. The best part about Dad's Book of Awesome Projects is that most of the projects can be done together. Hello, rainy day summer activities! It's an added bonus that, unlike with booze, after you're finished with an Awesome Project you get a great big hug instead of a great big hangover!" - Amateur Idiot Blog

The projects in Mike Adamick's new craft collection, Dad's Book of Awesome Projects, aren't designed for experts--just families who want some good, possibly quite messy fun." - Huffington Post Parents

About the Author

Mike Adamick is a stay-at-home dad who writes for the Adventures in Learning science blog at PBS.org, the San Francisco Chronicle, KQED Radio, Disney’s parenting website, Babble, and the Daddy Issues column on Jezebel. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, McSweeney’s, Details, NPR, and other media outlets. He is the author of Dad’s Book of Awesome Projects, Dad’s Book of Awesome Science Experiments, and Dad’s Book of Awesome Recipes.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adams Media; Illustrated edition (May 18, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1440561192
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1440561191
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.26 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

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Mike Adamick is the #1 best-selling author of Raising Empowered Daughters: A Dad-to-Dad Guide, as well as the Dad's Book of Awesome craft, science, and cook books. His action and adventure series, The Adventures of Crash Adams, is perfect for middle readers in search of intrigue and adventure.

A stay-at-home dad, writer, and inveterate tinkerer, his work regularly appears on National Public Radio, KQED Radio and in the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, McSweeney's and Jezebel.com.

His blog, www.mikeadamick.com, was named the "best dad blog in cyberspace" by Disney's online parenting magazine, Babble.

He lives in San Francisco with his amazing wife, Dana, and industrious daughter, Emme, who has helped him make everything from tables to headboards to bookcases.

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Grammy
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! These projects are so great and they remind me of my own childhood crafts.
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2013
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I love sharing these projects with my granddaughter. They're easy to do and you don't need a lot of tools or skill for many of them. They're just about having fun with the children, as a Grammy I like that. We particularly enjoyed the shoe project as it was easy, creative and so individual. My granddaughter felt like a fashion designer. Great fun! The crafts in this book provide some really good conversations for us as we start a new "creation." We enjoy some good "giggles" as we work together. Thanks for the simplicity and great ideas.
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debinsf
5.0 out of 5 stars I see stilts in our future!
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2013
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Our daughter has lately been asking for projects. She's got a zillion kits - jewelry making, paper crafts, etc. But she really wants to BUILD something. Enter Dad's Book of Awesome Projects. It truly IS awesome. So many cool things to build, from simple to more complicated, from minutes to days worth of together effort. And there are great projects for kids of any age. I'm not sure I'm even going to hand it over to my husband on Father's Day. I want to do nearly everything in it!
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MG
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun projects for good memories
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2021
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Gift for a new dad--he will find it quite useful.
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Jessica T
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun father's day gift
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2016
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Fun book! I purchased this book as a father's day gift for y husband and my girls are looking forward to doing projects with their dad. Some of the projects seem a little advanced for them currently, but they will grow and be able to do the more advanced projects too. The book is colorful and seems easy to understand/fun. I also thought that the ruler side of the book was a neat addition!
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Abssolute
3.0 out of 5 stars Someone's "Dad's Book of okay projects"
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2014
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I've rewritten this review a few times because expressing the sentiment as to why I've rated it 3 stars instead of 4 or 5 stars without insulting the author or the work is a bit challenging. So now to explain; the book itself expresses, in my opinion, some great core values. Some include things like teaching your kids to use tools for drilling, measuring, etc.. as well as other ideas like empowering your children to go ahead and do things instead of conditioning them to believe they cannot do anything not their own or always being afraid they may get hurt. The idea of becoming independent and resourceful is what i like best about the book.

The idea of building comic book shoes, garden trolleys or my own backyard swing set just isn't 'my dad style. My thinking makes it hard to find value in these simple ideas however my thought for this is that the content is not original or worthy of a book. If I wanted to do these things I'd simply search online for a DIY type approach for building a swing or a Seesaw. Again though.. the idea that the author is encouraging people in todays world to build a swing by hand with their child is exceptional…. because too many parents would, in today's society, buy a swing set from a big box store, have someone assemble it and then have the nanny watch their kid play on while they sat inside on the internet...

This book may be good for someone that doesn't have access to the internet or someone that wants to build things that may have been built in the 50s such as a fruit crate scooter, DIY Jackson Pollock, a birdhouse,etc… The reason that I will not use this book is because the ideas are not 'originals', with the exception of a few, and because of that it makes completing any of these tasks almost too scripted; even if they are only sharing the idea. I personally think that coming up with an idea originally or taking a moment when something can be institutionalized is what makes the project worth it. What I am trying to say is if I want to build a bird house I'll do so by teaching my son how to 'find out how' to build a bird house and there will be a reason.. not get a book and start reading it. My son, in my opinion, will not find as much knowledge in me reading from a book as he will from seeing how one goes about learning to do something before doing it. Nor will my son see me as an innovative, creative and outside the box thinker. I believe it is important for him to see 'original' thought on the spot so that he knows it can be done…seeing me retrieve a book is not nearly the same.

I am creative in my thinking (even created patents) so I may have misinterpreted the goal of the author here. I was however hopeful to come across some ideas that were going to be 'new' and 'clever'. Things that involved innovation and ingenuity to get my son thinking outside of the box. Things that my son and I would share that have not been shared with the masses throughout history. These ideas are preexisting ideas that everyone and their auntie have done for years (most of them). I want to take cardboard boxes and build my son a robot suit, I want to decorate a laundry basket to look like a car and pull my son around the yard using an attached belt, I want to have my son build a time capsule that includes images of his friends, family and thoughts written down, their own code for writing letters, etc..

Again, my interpretation of this book is that it is too simple and limited to add to the book shelf. The ideas are ones that anyone with some creativity could ascertain on their own or using the internet.

I hate to give this such a confusing review, however, a book review is subjective. Unfortunately; I was disappointed after giving the book a quick review. I've shared this information in the hopes of enhancing potential consumer's knowledge of what the book includes.

The author nails it by reinforcing the idea that a parent should spend time with their children and empower them to conquer tasks and overcome obstacles…
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Patrick Vogelpohl
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank God for Mike Adamick
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2013
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"Dad's Book of Awesome Projects" is exactly that -- a collection of craft projects that aren't cutesy. No memory books here. He'll show you how to make a seesaw. Circus stilts. A terrarium. A scooter.

A cape shirt. Holy s***, a sweeeeet cape shirt.

All the projects are pretty darn affordable, so it's perfect for families still recovering or adjusting to post-Great Recession life. So you can't take the family to Cabo once a year anymore. Big deal. Maybe you can't buy them the latest XBox right when it comes out. Good. Go pay attention to each other. Show your growing kids the joy of creating something out of almost nothing. Show them how to solve problems. They'll value these projects as much as any vacation.
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Charles Capen
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book is Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2013
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As a Dad, I am constantly trying to find interesting things to do with my son. Some of those things require a talent for storytelling, being handy with tools or specific types of knowledge. And I am not that dad.

But this book has something for both the rad dad and dull dad.

The author, Mike Adamick, is funny and talented. He has a knack for presenting us with fun projects to do and you immediately get the sense that it would be so awesome to be his kid. His book is really about transforming the mundane into magic. Seriously, if you don't buy this book you simply suck as a parent. It's a must-buy.
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mmargeee
5.0 out of 5 stars GET IT
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2015
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Great, sensible projects that don't require a ton of know-how or special tools/ingredients. This book is about simple, creative resourcefulness and not about perfection or pretension. There are lots of projects with varying difficulty. And the commentary/instructions are both helpful and humorous. GET IT.
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Martin Planre
1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing else to say about it…
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2022
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MrsP
5.0 out of 5 stars Dads AND MUMS buy it now!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2015
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Fab little book to share with the kids. Some of the projects are more mums department in our house than for dads so mums don't be put off by the title. Great way to spend some quality time with your kids doing some fun activities.
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DarkDreamer
4.0 out of 5 stars awesome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2015
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Great for dads investing in quality time
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