Books For Dad, Mum, Men & Women

DadShop is not your average gift shop. We've hand-picked a range of hard-to-find books you won't stumble across at the supermarket or the airport newsagency — titles that are actually worth giving. Whether you're shopping for books for dad, books for mum, a grandparent, or someone who claims they don't read, there's something here that'll hit the mark.

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Notebooks & Journals

Doctor Who - TARDIS Premium Notebook

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$22.95

Take a trip in the Doctor Who's time travel Tardis with this premium notebook for the fans. Features:PU embossed leather-look front and back cover with front featuring facing door of the Tardis Police Box 110 lined pages with each page containing a tiny Tardis in the bottom right hand corner Magnetic clasp to keep your notebook secure Elastic pen...

Guided Journals

The Story Of Us - A Journal Through Childhood Journal

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$39.95

A beautiful hard backed fabric cover, colour illustrated journal that provides prompts to help parents chronicle amazing family experiences and unrepeatable moments from the first to the eighteenth year together. Features: Size: Portrait 24.2 x 17.2 cm 160 full colour pages 140gsm uncoated paper The paper used is manufactured from pulp sourced...

Gift Books

The Little Book of Senior Moments

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$17.95

Does your back go out more than you do? Do all young people seem self-absorbed, overweight and orange? When you're asleep on the couch, do small children think you've died? If so, help is at hand with this compelling guide to the joys and perils of growing older. Filled with anecdotes, stories and words of good humoured wisdom, this book also lends...

Guided Journals

Why You're So Amazing, Grandpa - A Book Made By Me

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$22.95

Celebrate how incredible Grandpa is with the wild and wonderful prompts in this keepsake fill-in book. From creating stories to drawing pictures to selecting superlatives, every spread invites kids to express their unique personality, unleash their imagination, and show Grandpa their love. Once complete, Grandpa will have the most incredible gift that...

Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

Aussie Slang Playing Cards

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$24.95

Become an Aussie in no time and master the verbal ballet that is Aussie slang with this set of Aussie Slang playing cards. Each of the 54 cards in this deck is printed with an Aussie slang phrase, so whenever you pick up a card you`re learning something new! Great deck of gift for travellers, expats or overseas friends and give them a head start on the...

Guided Journals

Dear Grandad From You To Me Timeless Collection Journal

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$29.95

A beautiful timeless journal for your grandfather to capture and share his wonderful memories and stories. Designed to make it easy for every grandfather to capture her life story and aspirations, the journal includes 60 thoughtful questions to inspire your grandad to enjoy telling his story by describing the past, the present and thinking about the...

Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

30 Day Challenge Activity Box for Happiness

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$24.95

1 daily activity for 30 days to make your life happier!Happiness is not a destination, it i s a way of life. It is happening here and now in, every detail. It can be simple things that make our lives different. This 30 days happiness challenge will suggest olenty of delightful experiences that will make you feel amazingly good. So pull the day-ticket and...

Humour

Dad Jokes - The Good, The Bad, The Terrible

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$17.95

For the embarrassing dads and pun lovers out there comes a massive collection of hundreds of the best (worst) dad jokes around, including clever quips, painful dialogue, and punny one-liners. These Dad Jokes book are ideally situated to become a groan-worthy, laugh-out-loud book for any of our channels looking for clean, approachable humour. This book...

Guided Journals

Dear Grandma From You To Me Timeless Collection Journal

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$34.95

A beautiful timeless journal for your grandmother to capture and share her wonderful memories and stories. Designed to make it easy for every grandmother to capture her life story and aspirations, the journal includes 60 thoughtful questions to inspire your grandma to enjoy telling her story by describing the past, the present and thinking about the...

Guided Journals

Dear Dad From You To Me Timeless Collection Journal

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$34.95

A beautiful timeless journal for your father to capture and share his wonderful memories and stories. Designed to make it easy for every father to capture his life story and aspirations, the journal includes 60 thoughtful questions to inspire your dad to enjoy telling his story by describing the past, the present and thinking about the future. With...

Guided Journals

Bump to Birthday Pregnancy & First Year Journal

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$39.95

Bump to Birthday is an award-winning pregnancy and first year journal/diary to help you hold onto memories of the growing bump, the birth and the first year with your baby. The anticipation of the arrival of your new bundle and the rapid changes you are experiencing make pregnancy and birth a very special time. It’s lovely to record those feelings and...

Humour

The Little Book of Dad Jokes

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$14.95

The best dad joke book you’ll ever read. Yes, it’s that bad. As the ancient adage goes, ‘A good dad joke is as bad as a bad dad joke’. On that fuzzy logic alone, 100 per cent of the 180+ dad jokes in this book are pure comedy gold. The jokes included in this tiny tome are revered by dads all over the world – that’s how bad they are. Some jokes are old,...

Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

100 Poo Jokes

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$14.95

100 Seriously Poo Jokes by Ridley's Games. Packaged in an illustrated turd shaped card box.

Notebooks & Journals

My Family Cookbook Recipe Journal

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$59.95

Create your own recipe book: Write down the required ingredients and method, personalise with photos and share your secret recipes with the rest of the family. Archive generations of kitchen secrets and keep your favourite recipes in the family. Includes:Template pages with space for 80+ recipes Useful cooking guides Cooking tips Tables... and...

Guided Journals

Dear Mum From You To Me Timeless Collection Journal

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$29.95

A beautiful timeless journal for your mother to capture and share her wonderful memories and stories. Designed to make it easy for every mother to capture her life story and aspirations, the journal includes 60 thoughtful questions to inspire your mum to enjoy telling her story by describing the past, the present and thinking about the future. With...

Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

100 Un-beer-able Dad Jokes

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$15.95

Prepare for some lame but you-know-you-love-it jokes with these Un-beer-able Dad Jokes from Ridley's Games. The jokes are printed on beer shaped cards and come packaged in a novelty beer shaped box. Highly recommended for kids and adults of all ages for a good laugh. Have them handy at your next family party or friends get-together and get ready for a...

Guided Journals

Why You're So Amazing, Mum - A Book Made By Me

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$24.95

Mum is so amazing, she is worth a whole book written all about her!These spirited pages are ready for a child to fill in with stories and hand-drawn pictures; making it a special gift for mum.Features:Offers kids a variety of ways to express themselves, from drawing pictures and sharing memories to inventing awards Bright, playful prompts create a...

Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

100 Golf Jokes

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$15.95

A tee-rific gift packaged in a golf-cart box for golf lovers!

Guided Journals

Why You're So Amazing - A Book Made By Me

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$22.95

Encourage a child to explore their creativity while making a memorable gift for someone they like or love like teacher, uncle, aunty, grandparents, carer or best friend. Inspired by the best-selling I Wrote A Book About You series, this delightful book includes short, whimsical, age-appropriate prompts for kids between 4 - 8 to fill out. Features:...

Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

100 Cheesy Jokes by Gift Republic

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$13.95

Share a few cringe-worthy laughs with this set of 100 Cheesy Jokes by Gift Republic; so bad they are hilarious.

Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

100 Things You Thought You Knew Card

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$19.95

These cards promise jaw-dropping revelations of 100 things you thought you knew! Are you sure a goldfish's memory only last for 3 seconds? How about what the Evil Queen says to her mirror? The answers might surprise you… and make you question your entire existence!Great conversation starter and after dinner activity. Suitable for kids and adults alike.

Guided Journals

Dad I Wrote A Book About You Fill-In Journal

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$26.95

Through simple, creative, and honouring prompts, Dad, I Wrote A Book About You is an enjoyable way for you or the kids to create a heartfelt gift as unique as Dad. Fill the pages with thoughts about Dad and what makes him so dear. A truly meaningful gift for Dad. Features:Hardcover with foil stamping Size: 8”H x 7.25”W Page Count: 64 pages

Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

How to Speak Dog Tips Cards

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$19.95

How To Speak Dog contains 100 information cards to teach you the secret language of your canine companion.Is your dog always barking at you for something but you just don’t know what it is? These cards will help you understand what your dog is trying to communicate to you and gives information on everything from the pitch of their bark, to the way they...

Books

Senior Moments Wisdom Flip Book

MDI Australia

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$16.95

Flipbook with wit and wisdom from and for the seniors featuring new witticism every day. Free standing for your desk or wall mountable. Great retirement gift or gag gift for the senior citizens.

Guided Journals

Journals For Life - Night Notes / Morning Motivation Journal

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$29.95

The perfect bedside companion for those wanting to start and finish the day in a mindful way. Created in two individual sections but cleverly stitched together, each section asks the owner to reflect upon and approach life in a positive life affirming way. Reach for Morning Motivations first thing... flip it over... then last thing at night, pick up Night...

Guided Journals

I Made A Book About You Fill-In Journal

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$24.95

I Made A Book About You is a sensational gift book for a friend, partner, bridesmaid or relative which is filled with beautiful, heartfelt words. With a page for a handwritten note at the beginning it has 30 beautiful illustrated images including kind and meaningful messages and you add your words to half of these pages. Features:Hardcover Page...

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Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

30 Day Challenge - Digital Detox

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Challenge yourself to a 30 days digital detox challenge where you go offline and reconnect with real life.First set the intention then simply pull down the paper tab on the box for your first challenge and start living!Features:Each box includes 30 tear-off challenges. Material: Paper Box dimensions: 20cm x 13cm x 9cm

Guided Journals

My Grandpa, In His Own Words Interview Journal

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$24.95

Grandpa is a wellspring of wisdom, lessons learned from life experiences and stories only he can share. This is a place to record his memories, from special childhood moments and family traits to favourite traditions and heartfelt advice. Ask him to answer the book’s reflective prompts and let his words create an irreplaceable keepsake — a time capsule...

Other Games

Whisky Trivia Playing Cards by Gentlemen's Hardware

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$19.95

Practice your poker face over your favourite whisky with the Whisky Trivia Playing Cards! Whether you win or lose, this deck of waterproof playing cards with whisky designs make even a bad hand look good. This card deck features classic whisky trivia facts and illustrations on each playing card and a 2-piece metal tin travel case to take these waterproof...

Other Games

Beer Trivia Playing Cards by Gentlemen's Hardware

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$19.95

Practice your poker face over your favourite beer with the Beer Trivia Playing Cards! Whether you win or lose, this deck of waterproof playing cards with beer designs make even a bad hand look good. This card deck features classic beer trivia facts and illustrations on each playing card and a 2-piece metal tin travel case to take these waterproof deck of...

Guided Journals

Adult And Child Gratitude Journal

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$39.95

A journal for a big person and a little person to practice gratitude together. This is a truly beautiful book that the Journey of Something team worked on for over a year. Practicing gratitude is just as important for adults as it is for kids, so this is a book that adults and kids can do together. Each page has prompts for 'big people' and 'little...

Humour

A Tiny Sex Diary

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$14.95

These journals will help you remember the important moments of your life–you know, like those intimate moments. The Tiny Sex Diary by Brass Monkey provides a fun and memorable way to record your most interesting or boring(we don't judge!) erotic moments. Every page will include space to date, rate, and evaluate your latest escapade. Features a perfect...

Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

Gen Z Lingo Playing Cards

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$24.95

Gen Z edition, the ultimate deck for all the cool cats and trendsetters of the digital age. Get ready to level up your social game and embrace the "vibes" of Gen Z culture. Whether you're a parent looking to connect with your TikTok-loving teenager or simply curious about the latest trends, these cards are your secret weapon. So gather your crew and...

Guided Journals

Mum, I Made You A Book Fill In Book

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$24.95

Mum makes every day special! Help a child tell her everything they love about her with the playful prompts in this fill-in-the-blanks book. Kids can open the pages and enjoy an afternoon of imagination — drawing pictures, selecting checkboxes, and making lists — all while celebrating everything they love about their mum. When complete, Mum will have a...

Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

Brain Training While You Poo

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$19.95

Don’t be a loo-ser – use these cards to train your brain and you’ll be a smart ass in no time. Butt be warned, if you want to be top of the plops you’ll need to get your thinking crap on! Contains: 100 braining training cards

Guided Journals

So Lucky You're My Mum Fill In Book

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$21.95

Create a unique gift for Mum with the prompts inside this keepsake gift book. Use the easy-to-complete pages to make Mom smile and fill her heart with love by capturing your favourite memories, listing what you appreciate most about her, and sharing all your love. Each prompt is a chance to express gratitude and let Mum know just how amazing she is....

Books for Men

From the bloke who runs the BBQ like it's a religion to the dad who thinks his golf swing is better than it is — we've got books that speak his language. These aren't generic bookshop picks. They're the kind of titles that get left in the bathroom, picked up between ads, or given as a gift and actually used.

BBQ & Cooking

The Aussie BBQ Bible, The Great Aussie Barbecue Cookbook, and License to Grill — for the bloke who takes his Sunday cook-up very seriously and would like everyone to know it.

Golf

The Little Book of Golf, Golf Jokes, and 501 Excuses for a Bad Golf Shot — ideal for the golfer who needs either inspiration or a very solid alibi for what happened on the 9th hole.

Beer & Whisky

The Little Book of Whisky and Beer O'Clock: Craft, Cask and Culture, pair any of these with a good pour, and you've got a gift that sorts itself out.

Dad Humour & Toilet Humour

Emergency Dad Jokes & 52 Things To Do While You Poo. Just open anywhere and let the chaos begin.

Fishing & Outdoors

The Waterproof Fishing Notebook goes where the fish are — yes, actually waterproof. Pair it with The Little Book of Fishing for the bloke who lives for a weekend at the dam.

Retirement

The Retirement Handbook, and 52 Things To Do While You Poo – The Retirement Edition — because after 40 years of work, he deserves a laugh and a good long sit down.

Books for Women

From fill-in keepsakes that capture a mum's story in her own words, to bold titles for the woman who takes no nonsense, the women's range at DadShop covers both ends of the spectrum. These are the books she'd actually want, not the ones that end up in the donate pile.

Fill-In & Keepsake Books

You give it to her blank — she fills it in over time, capturing memories, answering prompts, telling her story in her own words. Why You're So Amazing, Dear Mum From You To Me, & My Mum In Her Own Words, as meaningful to give as they are to receive.

Bold & Empowering

For the woman who calls it as she sees it. The Book for Badass Women, Zero F*cks Given, How to Give Zero F**ks, and Emergency Affirmations for Exceptionally Stupid Days — sharp, funny, and exactly what she'd pick up herself.

Not Sure What Type of Book to Buy? Here's How They Work

Not all books are 400 pages of commitment. DadShop stocks several different formats — and knowing the difference makes choosing the right one a lot easier, especially if the person you're buying for isn't exactly curled up with a novel every night.

Fill-In Books

You give it to them blank — they fill it in with memories, answers, and stories over time. Titles like Dear Dad From You To Me and Why You're So Amazing, Mum guide the writer through prompts the whole way, so there's never a blank stare at a blank page. One of the most personal gift formats we stock. Browse the full range in Guided Journals.

Joke & Humour Books

No plot, no chapters, no commitment. Built to be dipped into on the loo, in the car, or between ads. 52 Things To Do While You Poo, Emergency Dad Jokes, 100 Fartastic Facts & Jokes — perfect for people who "don't really read" because honestly, these don't really count as reading. See the full selection in Humour.

The Little Book Series

Pocket-sized, interest-led, and readable in an afternoon. Each one is built around a specific passion — whisky, golf, gin, BBQ, fishing, coffee. If you know what he or she is into, there's probably a Little Book for it. These sit perfectly in our Gift Books range and pair brilliantly with a related gift.

Journals & Diaries

Themed writing formats with structure built in. The Waterproof Fishing Notebook goes on the boat. The Creativity Journal sits on the desk. A Tiny Sex Diary goes... wherever it goes. Unlike a blank notebook, these have enough guidance to make starting easy. Find them in Notebooks & Journals.

Jokes & Fun Fact Cards

Not quite a book — better described as a deck. Card-format fun like 100 Ways To Open A Beer, Brain Training While You Poo, and the 30 Day Challenge boxes are interactive and participation-based. Great for people who want something to do rather than something to read. Browse the full range in Jokes & Fun Fact Cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are good books to buy as a gift for a man?

Match the format to the person. If he loves the BBQ, go for The Aussie BBQ Bible or The Little Book of Whisky. If he's more of a laugh-over-a-beer type, Emergency Dad Jokes or 52 Things To Do While You Poo are reliable picks. For golfers, 501 Excuses for a Bad Golf Shot lands every time. The key is interest first, format second.

What books work for someone who doesn't read much?

Skip the novels. Joke books, Little Books, and activity formats are made for non-readers — they're designed to be dipped into, not finished. 52 Things To Do While You Poo, Emergency Dad Jokes, and the 100 Jokes series are all short-form, low-commitment, and genuinely funny. They'll sit on the bedside table and actually get picked up.

What's a fill-in book and how does it work as a gift?

A fill-in book is one where the recipient does the writing. You give it to them, and they complete prompts, answer questions, or fill in memories over time. Titles like Dear Dad From You To Me and Why You're So Amazing, Mum are structured so the writer is guided the whole way through — no blank pages, no pressure. It's one of the most personal gift formats we stock.

What's the difference between a journal and a fill-in book?

A fill-in book has specific structured prompts — sentences to complete, questions to answer, blanks to fill. A journal is more open-ended, giving the writer a guided but freer space. Fill-in books work better for people who'd otherwise stare at a blank page. Journals like the Waterproof Fishing Notebook or Creativity Journal are themed and structured enough to make starting easy.

Do you have funny books for dads?

Plenty. From Emergency Dad Jokes and the entire 52 Things To Do While You Poo series to 100 Fartastic Facts & Jokes and Brain Training While You Poo — we've got the full spectrum from mildly cheeky to genuinely revolting (in the best way). Most are short-form, so they work even for dads who haven't read a book since school.

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