{"product_id":"shakespeares-guide-to-parenting-isbn-9780062442505","title":"Shakespeare's Guide to Parenting","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrust father of three William Shakespeare for all the advice you need for any parenting dilemma, in this witty and erudite guide—a handy collection of wisdom drawn from his most beloved works, from \u003cem\u003eHamlet\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eMuch Ado About Nothing\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a series of cunningly extracted lines from his best-loved plays and sonnets, hilariously illustrated in a simple, almost child-like style, James Andrews proves once again that Shakespeare—expert on love, death, vanity, ambition, war, deceit, regret—is the font of all wisdom, including raising children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour thirsty toddler wakes you up at 3 a.m. Shakespeare describes your thoughts perfectly:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat cursed foot wanders this way tonight?\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour child throws a temper tantrum, clinging to your legs. Shakespeare has the perfect response:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVile thing, let loose, or I will shake thee from me like a serpent. \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eA Midsummer Night’s Dream\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour son throws a booze party, crashes the car, or commits some other vaguely humiliating infraction or minor illegal act. Shakespeare feels your pain:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood wombs have borne bad sons.\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd for your fussy, ungrateful eater? Shakespeare has an answer:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI’ll make you feed on berries and on roots, and feed on curds and whey, and suck the goat!\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTitus Andronicus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganized by periods of parenting hell—from the newborn nightmares to the teenage trials—\u003cem\u003eShakespeare’s Guide to Parenting\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect gift book for every literary parent or parent to be. If you want the last word with your children, nothing beats a quote from Shakespeare.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eWilliam Shakespeare, expert on love, war, vanity, ambition, intrigue, regret, trickery, and . . . parenting?! Well, it appears that the father knew a thing or two about raising children. From \u003cem\u003eHamlet\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eMuch Ado About Nothing\u003c\/em\u003e, little nuggets of parenting advice can be found throughout Shakespeare’s cherished plays. So forget your Dr. Spock and your \u003cem\u003eHappiest Baby on the Block\u003c\/em\u003e. Let the beloved Bard of Avon guide you through the pitfalls and pains of parenting instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganized by the time periods of parenting hell—from newborn nightmares to teenage trials—\u003cem\u003eShakespeare’s Guide to Parenting\u003c\/em\u003e offers a series of cunningly extracted and oddly germane lines that speak to modern-day parenting dramas, accompanied by hilarious illustrations, making this a must-have for both the literary and the legitimately desperate parent alike!\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Shakespeare’s curated advice is hilariously apt, particularly for the parent with a dramatic flair...Andrews has attained an admirable degree of wisdom about family dynamics.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888397807845,"sku":"NP9780062442505","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062442505.jpg?v=1730229007","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/shakespeares-guide-to-parenting-isbn-9780062442505","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}