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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.