In Australia and probably U.S. too at least there is little need for a book at least for the first 2 years.

This is because prenatal classes at hospital prepare you for the first few weeks. Also help from midwives.

Various health checkups are a chance to get more advice. There are various phone lines etc.

I've had 2 kids. First one we read a week by week book for about 2 weeks and that was about it. Second one nothing at all.

Humans have been doing this for thousands of years. A lot more than you think will be instinctive. Good luck and congrats!

If you're not already tuned into Harvey Karp's "Happiest Baby" method for baby sleep and soothing. Get the DVD, it works wonders > http://www.babycenter.com/0_harvey-karps-happiest-baby-metho...

Additionally, suggest reading up on Polyphasic Sleep-- in order for YOU to survive the first several months, build naps into your schedule > http://fourhourworkweek.com/gear/#uberman

"Dude, You're Gonna Be A Dad" was pretty good. It's a little bro-ish, but if you can get past that, it's a good quick read. - https://amzn.com/B004XWDD8W

"The Happiest Baby on the Block" was a good practical guide - https://amzn.com/B00TCI48AE

We're two months deep with our first kidlet and The Wonder Weeks has been pretty great at preparing you for the next step. It's a little heavy on "mom stuff" but I still highly recommend. http://amzn.to/2c3M70d

In Quebec they have you a free book that is really great. covers all the way from pregnancy, birth, infant till toddler years. it's available for free in pdf form https://www.inspq.qc.ca/node/1948

Another book that was great "the happiest baby on the block" for those first three months.

It's said train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it. Both parent and child need instruction I recommend the God words.

Any of the Dr. Sears books that seem relevant by their title. No-nonsense, no scaremongering, and very down to earth.