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What About: Philosophy

£12.99

Curriculum Aligned

Big life questions, thoughtfully answered. This Q&A book tackles the philosophical questions children actually ask—from "What is money for?" to "Why are there wars?"

What makes it valuable is the sensitivity: questions about freedom, jealousy, and fairness are handled with care by content reviewed by philosophy advisers and a sensitivity reader. Works beautifully as a conversation starter between adults and children exploring life's bigger questions together.

Book details:

80 pages of philosophical Q&As
Part of the "What About" series

Suitable for children aged 7 years and up

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Further Information

About the Authors: Anne-Sophie Chilard is editor-in-chief of the children's magazine J'aime lire and co-author of several books for children, based in Paris. Jean-Claude Pettier taught philosophy in secondary school and introduces the subject to young children through a column in children's magazine Pomme d'api.

How to Use: Perfect as a conversation starter when children ask difficult questions about fairness, money, war, or emotions. Can be read cover-to-cover or dipped into based on whatever question is most relevant at the time.

Format: Hardcover

Educational Value: Content reviewed by philosophy advisers and sensitivity reader ensures answers are both intellectually rigorous and emotionally appropriate. Particularly valuable for helping children develop critical thinking and emotional intelligence.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9791036353086

Publisher: Twirl

Authors: Anne-Sophie Chilard, Jean-Claude Pettier

Illustrator: Pascal Lemaître

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 80

Age Range: 7 years and up

Publication Date: May 2023

Language: English

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