{"product_id":"making-it-up-a-revolutionary-way-to-bond-with-kids-through-play-9798893960068","title":"Making It Up: A Revolutionary Way to Bond with Kids Through Play","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Yes, and . . .\" Explore how the principles of theatre and improv can help parents engage in imaginative play with their children with actor and theater teacher Christopher Mannino.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust ask a certain animated blue dog we all love: Play-centered parenting is what every young child wants and needs, yet it's hard to manage in today's busy, hectic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can real-life parents with real responsibilities and stresses drop everything to be silly with their kids? You don't need to be a trained actor to engage in your child's imaginative world. It's easier than it sounds, and far more powerful than you can imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the techniques found in \u003ci\u003eMaking It Up\u003c\/i\u003e, accompanied by playful illustrations from Cory Reid, you'll have more energy, more confidence, and a stronger relationship with your kids in just ten minutes a day. And you might just find yourself having fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Mannino\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Familius\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798893960068\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Mannino\u003c\/b\u003e began his writing journey after becoming stranded on a cliff in Cornwall, at the legendary birthplace of King Arthur. He watched the sunrise over castle ruins and was inspired to write \u003ci\u003eThe Scythe Wielder's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e. Since then, he's written 30 books. He is one of \u003ci\u003eBusiness Insider's\u003c\/i\u003e most read writers, with over 4.5 million readers. Before leaving teaching to raise his children as a stay-at-home dad, he was a theater teacher and improvisation coach.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Christopher Mannino \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47566664138909,"sku":"9798893960068","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_f72db93d-330c-4f82-9c8e-7270e64e3af3.jpg?v=1768314445","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/making-it-up-a-revolutionary-way-to-bond-with-kids-through-play-9798893960068","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}