Rookie Dad: Fun and Easy Exercises and Games for Dads and Babies in Their First Year : Gallery Books : 9780743410342 : 0743410343 : 01 May 2001 : Get in the game of fatherhood! All new dads want to bond with their babies -- but how? With seventy-two safe, simple exercises, each illustrated with a fun photograph, Rookie Dad helps busy fathers make a real connection with their little ones -- and have a ball doing it! "Shake Hands with Dad" promotes motor coordination "Eyes on the Ball" boosts eye-tracking skills "Flashlight Tag" is fun at lights-out time "Crunch Time" helps baby learn balance while tightening Daddy's abs "Box Score" is a fantastic tool for bedtime,helping babies enjoy snug spaces These and other age-appropriate activities, designed for the newborn to the twelve-month-old, help develop fundamental skills needed for sitting, crawling, walking, and more. They also plant the seeds for a lifelong love of sports and physical fitness. But all Baby knows is Dad is really fun t