Fowl Language: The Struggle Is Real

This second book of Fowl Language is even better than the first. It should be required reading for all parents and patents to be. It describes in true yet hilarious ways the struggles and joys of parenthood. And besides the humor, you sense throughout that Brian Gordon loves children and the whole crazyness of parents trying to influence them into becoming well adjusted, sensible and smart adults. He pokes right through that and describes it as it is: As a new parent you strap yourself in tight, and brace for an 18 year rollercoaster ride with all the ups and downs and topsy turviness you can stomach (and often more). Eh yes, there will be occasional puking , even those less pleasant aspects are not omitted in these cartoons. In closing, really great and fun read. Give this to all expecting parents. It will give them a fun dose of "what really to expect " beforehand— and much needed comic relief once the little ones are there. I love being a father, and Fowl Language makes me appreciate all of it, even (or especially) when things are crazy and you feel like the lunatics (a.k.a. your children) are running the asylum (formerly known as your home). Ten Stars, and please write more!!!

This is the funniest comic strip I've ever read but it is a short book. I read the sample first and wanted the book but I don't think I will buy another one unless the price goes down. Usually the more expensive the book the more pages you get. I say buy at least one of his books and reread it over and over unless you are rich then buy them all

I laughed, I cried, and then I went to sleep happy! Mostly because the tale of parenting told through comics is a little too on-the-nose! I laughed throughout the book, I cried when reading and being interrupted by my own kids, and I went to sleep happy knowing I was not the only parent to suffer! I loved the first book, and this one is just as funnier. My only problem is that it is too short, I just wanted to read more and more! Thanks to the author for making me feel a part of this super secret parent club, where I know I'm not the only one to cuss, get frustrated, laugh, and love my life as a parent. Keep up the good work!

This book and this artist is FANTASTIC! I follow him on instagram, and his work is just so relatable to anyone who has kids. He has a blended family in real life, and the ducks in his comic portray himself as the dad and of course his adventures with his family. Very cute, funny, and touching. My teen boys have also read this book and they appreciate the humor also.

Stumbled across this author and I’m glad I did. I originally purchased one of his Fowl Language books as a goof for my wife, and we both had a good chuckle on hoe relatable the jokes were to our own situation. I like the books so much, that I purchased a set of them for a co-worker’s baby shower. He and wife loved the book, and also found it quite relatable to their situation.I will definitely be keeping Brian Gordon’s books on the short list as add-on items to baby shower gifts I might give out in the future.

There are ups, and there are downs, to parenting. Brian Gordon continues to celebrate both in this laugh out loud followup (or would that be, fowlowup?) To his 2016 book Fowl Language: Welcome to Parenting. Following the style of his online comic, Mr. Gordon has his main comic accompanied by a bonus panel. You may find yourself chuckling along, then checking your house for hidden cameras as some of the comics seem to illustrate outrageous situations that you would have sworn only happened to you. But, gentle reader, take comfort that we all have experienced this. Welcome to the flock, now jump in the pond along with us other fowl language parents!

Every night I come to my kids' room to say them good night, my daughter asks me if there are a new comic from Fowl Language on Facebook or Instagram. She is 8, but finds it very funny when recognizes herself and older brother in those two ducklings. I like that many of the things that happen to the papa duck have happened to me, and the author found the way to make us laugh so hard))

I hope you all support this artist. His work is hilarious and relatable. I bought his first book for my mother as a Mother's Day gift and she LOVED it and laughed for hours. This is the perfect book to share with siblings as you all age and bring up memories of "back in the day." If you need a good laugh I highly recommend picking up this book and enjoying the cute ducks while cracking up.

Well as pretty much everyone else says - if you're a parent you'll recognise pretty much all of these. Interesting that kids no matter where they live are very much alike :-DIf you're not a parent, there's still a debate ongoing whether reading this book (and the first one) is a good idea or not :-)

Got his first book, this one just keeps the fun going!I hope to see many more! great gifts even if you don't have kids!

Absolutely love this!

Sadly funny or funnily sad ... ;)

Bought as a gift, they loved it!