10 best books for new dads and dads-to-be

The Pregnancy Guide for Men By John Nero is full of clear advice on how he can help and support mum through pregnancy, why it's good to create a birth plan and how to support the birth plan, and what to prepare for. It goes through all the changes month by month so you know what to expect.

One review said: "Bought this as a present for my brother after finding out he was expecting his first child. It's been an invaluable source of information for him, is easy to read and understand and is well aimed at men - not condescending at all, just clear and precise."

There are so many books on Motherhood or Parenthood, but there are not many books on Fatherhood to hand. Fatherhood: The Truth by Marcus Berkmann tells of all the trials and tribulations of becoming a new dad and is packed with side-splitting humour and handy advice.

One review said: "Best paternity book out of the three I have tried. Every page in this book is useful, whilst at the same time an enjoyable enough read to keep interesting. Very well put together and has sections on every area of concern for prospective dads. Humorous examples keep the pace of the book bubbling along nicely too."

The Pregnancy for Men: The Whole Nine Months by Mark Wood gives new dads a comprehensive idea of what to expect during mum's pregnancy and how to support them too. This book is easy to read and caters towards men to put them at ease if they feel a little anxious. If you are looking for a book to calm their nerves and give them a few laughs along the way, this is the book for you.

One review said: "Bought this for my husband soon after finding out we had conceived. He was a little unsure at first of having a book to read. But after picking it up and reading a couple of random paragraphs, he was looking forward to reading it."

"He's enjoyed it, founding funny and informative without being patronising and too "blokey". He understands a lot of what I'm going through too after reading it in this book. I ended up buying the next book after for him too as he liked it that much."

A refreshing and fun take on life as a parent the Dummy: The Comedy and Chaos of Real-Life Parenting by Matt Coyne will make the dad-to-be laugh as he looks forward to his life as a parent. We love the honest, no-nonsense parenting stories and (completely impractical) advice on parenthood.

One review said: "Like many people who probably bought this book, I’ve followed Man vs. Baby for a while. Firstly I’d say to anyone who reads the blog, but isn’t sure if they’d want to read the book... Trust me, you need to read this. Matt goes into so much more depth and with diagrams, charts and more pop culture references than one of those crappy top 100-moment TV shows, this book is a constant turn pager."

This book combines expert advice from psychologists, midwives and obstetricians with a personal account of Fatherhood. If you are looking for a book that will give you insight into your partner's pregnancy and the first few weeks of life as a dad, The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know by Rob Kempt is an excellent pick for you.

One review said: "Bought this for my husband's birthday, he's chuckled away at night ever since and reads about 30 pages each time as he cant put it down, for me it's a must-read as it helps them know that their thoughts and feelings during pregnancy are normal and their not alone. Great read and very interesting read."

Based on the Instagram sensation that is the 'Day Says Joke' page, the All New Dad Jokes by @DadsSaysJokes includes a range of dad jokes that were submitted by followers and hand-picked by the team. You'll be rolling your eyes at the amount of dad jokes they'll be spewing out, but on the inside, you'll be feeling warm and fuzzy - we promise.

One review said: "Purchased as present for my husband. Dad jokes are usually terrible but these are quite hilarious. He now thinks he's a comedian!"

As Good As It Gets by Romesh Ranganathan tells a hilarious and brutally honest account of his experiences as a parent and life as an adult in his classic ever-pessimistic way. While this book is not strictly a book for dads, it is an excellent read for those looking for a book on child-related and adulthood experiences.

One review said: "I enjoy Romesh as a comedian so thought I'd give this a read. It's a book full of musings on life alongside anecdotes from his own experiences. For the most part, the book is witty, and relatable in many places. Worth a read."

If you are after a budgeting book for a dad-to-be to put his mind (and wallet) at rest, then look no further than the Ladbaby - Parenting for £1 by Mark Hoyle. Packed with money-saving hacks, this book will not only help you avoid some of parenthood's biggest expenses but gets you thinking creatively - such as how to find alternatives to overpriced items such as Moses baskets or nappy stations.

One review said: "I bought this book to support LadBaby, and having just finished it this very minute, I think it's the only book where each page turned, put a smile on my face. The ideas are incredibly wacky, and getting feedback from both Mark and Rox is an excellent touch. I really recommend this book even if you don't plan to be a parent and just want a funny read!"

Used by none other than Prince William himself, the Commando Dad: Basic Training by Neil Sinclair is a no-nonsense training manual, written by an ex-Commando and dad of three. It promises to teach Dad all the practical skills needed to be a top-ranking parent, including how to maintain morale in the ranks and how to feed, clothe and entertain the troops.One review said: "Handy book that contains everything there is to know about a baby. my husband, first time dad to be, loved the book! it had all sorts of hints and tips as well as list of essential items. all written in an easy and funny way. lots of images too, good content. recommend!"

This book tells the story of Pablo and Mike and how they started their adoption journey. The Becoming Dads: A Gay Couple's Journey to Adoption by Pablo Fernández is an honest and inspiring account that describes the highs and lows of adoption, the administration, the milestones, the doubts and the details to help others who are looking to adopt to have some insight. This is an honest, real and moving read that will make you laugh, cry and leave you feeling inspired.

One review said: "This book is brilliant. As a prospective adopter in a same-sex couple, it was such a relief to know someone else had the same thoughts I was having. It also highlighted several things I hadn't thought of, which to me was the bigger benefit. I'm not sure how current it is, as this book details the experience of the adoption process from a few years ago, so some of the hoops they had to jump through as a same-sex couple may not exist now, but it is still an excellent and thought-provoking read."