Children’s / Teenage general interest: Philosophy
Rockridge Press Big Thinkers and Big Ideas: An Introduction to
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£16.14
Enchanted Lion Books The Happiness of a Dog with a Ball in its Mouth
Book Synopsis★ A New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2021 ★Is there any creature in the world happier than a dog with a ball in its mouth? Maybe a cat in the sun? Or a kid eating ice cream? This gentle book, with its soft and evocative colored pencil illustrations, is philosophical in its approach to the millions of forms that happiness can take, as well as the contrasting disappointments and sorrows that we encounter as we navigate our lives.Starting from the happiness of waking up into a brand-new day, the book goes on to explore the kinds of relationships and contrasts that play out between our feelings and experiences. These contrasts play out beautifully across the page from left to right, and across a couple of long gatefold pages. Whether it's the nervousness of a beginning paired with the happiness of a middle; the indignity of a cut against the happiness of a scab; the boredom of nothing to do contrasted with the happiness of nothing to do; or the divide of mine against the happiness of our, these pages challenge the reader to think about daily activities and experiences and the feelings they conjure. They also lead us to think about the substance of our happiness, and what the ingredients of it might be. Written with subtlety and nuance and illustrated in pencil, pen and watercolor with great tenderness, The Happiness of a Dog with a Ball in its Mouth is a gentle, fun, and philosophical read, with which one can start and end the day.Trade Review“A contemplative exploration… Readers will thrill to a spread about the critical difference between hearing no and saying no.” —Kirkus“Paying attention to the small things in life has become something of a national pastime during the pandemic. Bruce Handy honors the quiet fluctuations of childhood days in The Happiness of a Dog With a Ball in Its Mouth, a picture book with beguiling colored-pencil illustrations by Hyewon Yum. The book toggles back and forth between moments... We see a child splayed out on a chair, face upturned with exasperation and ennui: ‘The boredom of nothing to do.’ On the facing page, the same child lies spread-eagled and beatific on a picnic blanket: ‘The happiness of nothing to do.’ In topic and rhythm this wonderful book brings to mind Ruth Krauss's 1952 classic, A Hole Is to Dig, illustrated with sturdy, tumbling little children by the young Maurice Sendak. But The Happiness of a Dog With a Ball in Its Mouth has a restful and contemplative quality that makes it, this year especially, feel like just the thing for 3- to 8-year-olds and their families.” —Wall Street JournalA Publishers Weekly High-Concept Picture Book for Children ★ “With this loose collection of turnabouts, Handy (Wild Things, for adults) and Yum (Lion Needs a Haircut) meditate on the way moments of disgrace, loss, and worry can resolve into something better… Gently tinted spreads by Yum carry emotion and straightforward beauty, as in a portrait of a bird resting (“The stillness of a perch”), then taking wing (“The happiness of flight”). This work takes a place on the shelf of A Hole Is to Dig–style miscellanies as the collaborators trace how adverse experiences might be openings to learning and joy.” —STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly“A meditation on keeping things in perspective. Yum makes impeccable images, carefully and uncomplicatedly, with pencil and watercolor, bringing each moment to life, always adding a touch of humor. Children and families will laugh at “the effort of holding it in. The happiness of letting it go,” with an image of a boy standing at the toilet. A sweet, never sentimental book about finding happiness in small places, and perfect for lap-reading or story times.–Clara Hendricks, Cambridge P.L., MA, School Library Journal★ A New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2021 ★ “Handy’s debut picture book, arguably an antidote to Charles Schulz’s ‘Happiness Is a Warm Puppy,’ is as much about the buildup to his title as it is about its payoff. ‘The patience of a dog at the door,’ waiting to go out — leash in mouth, eyes bright, tail poised in that moment before wagging — is a necessary prelude to the dog’s joy. Just as losing precedes finding, and ‘holding in’ precedes ‘letting go.’ By turns wistful and whimsical, and particularly apt for these times, this one’s a keeper.” —New York Times
£13.29
Scholastic Who Am I
Book SynopsisFind the answers to the biggest question we ask ourselves in thisfull-colour picture book by Philip Bunting. We are all from thesame place, and made of the same stuff, but we each see ourselvesas individuals. This is the perfect read for curious children andparents, who want to know more about what makes them so uniquelythemselves.
£9.09
Rockridge Press Philosophy for Teens
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£13.36
Yellow Pear Press A First Book of Mindfulness: Kids Mindfulness
Book SynopsisFun Kids Mindfulness Activities for Ages 5-8#1 New Release in Children's Philosophy BooksHelp your little ones manage their emotions with fun mindfulness exercises, games, and guided meditations for kids.Help your child stay calm and breathe deeply. With the help of kid-friendly activities and relatable characters, explore mindfulness for kindergarteners and elementary schoolers. Practicing mindful meditations with your little one will empower them as they interact with other children.Implement mindful moments taught by a child psychologist in this emotions book for kids. With A First Book of Mindfulness, kids learn how to cope by growing in awareness of the world around them—and the world within themselves. In addition to being present and breathing exercises, this book teaches self-esteem building, self-soothing skills, anxiety relief for kids, and anger management. Encourage your child to live in the moment and expand their emotional intelligence with the tools in this book. Inside A First Book of Mindfulness, explore mindfulness for kindergarteners and older kids through: Relaxing kids mindfulness activities and tools for morning, afternoon, and bedtime Meditation for children that will teach kids mindfulness in a fun and easy way Identification and management of a wide range of emotions Cute and colorful illustrations that will bring joy and calm to your little one If you like children’s mindfulness books like Breathe like a Bear, Find Your Calm, or Rocket Ship Yoga, you’ll love My First Book of Mindfulness.
£13.49
Sourcebooks, Inc Baby's First Zodiac
Book SynopsisIntroduce children to the world of astrology with these bouncy rhyming poems, highlighting the positive aspects of each sign! Young readers will explore and discover their own unique personalities, interests, and talents, and dive into the zodiac traits of those closest to them. No matter your sign, Baby's First Zodiac inspires conversation and creates awareness of all the wonderful ways there are to be you. Because perhaps part of who you areIs written in the starsSee what your birth sign has to say about you...Does any of it ring true?
£6.99
Little Island The Philosophy Resistance Squad
Book SynopsisMilo is thrilled to be starting at the country’s fanciest, shiniest, most prestigious school. But it soon becomes clear that something sinister is going on. The headmaster, Dr Pummelcrush, is bent on brainwashing the students and turning them into mindless, unthinking human robots. When Milo stumbles across a bright and colourful secret garden and meets its joyous gardener, he and his friends begin to open their minds to a whole new way of thinking: philosophy. Can the Philosophy Resistance Squad use their new questioning skills to resist Pummelcrush’s evil project and save their classmates from being zombified?Trade Review'This book is a curious, exciting marvel ... An adventure that asks the hard questions and fights the good fight; bold, brave, unusual and really makes you think!' – Mary Esther Judy, Fallen Star Stories -- Mary Esther Judy * Fallen Star Stories *'To be able to gift your child a basic grounding in philosophy for less than a tenner is, I have to say in distinctly non-Socratic terms, mindblowing.' -- Anne Cunningham * Meath Chronicle *'A dramatic adventure, with an engaging side of philosophy on the side.' -- Sara Keating * The Irish Times *"Keeps a brisk pace." * The New York Times *'A thought provoking read that encourages the reader to use their mind critically and creatively'. -- Catherine Power * The Munster Express *'I’ve recently been watching The Good Place with my kids, and I gotta say that there is probably not a better vehicle for philosophical contemplation than that show … until now? ... Think Sophie’s World but more fun.' * School Library Journal *"A fantastic middle-grade read." * NetGalley *”The Philosophy Resistance Squad by Robert Grant is highly recommended by Neel (age 10)." * What We Are Reading *"This was such a fun story!" * Luminous Libro *
£7.59
Magic Cat Publishing Philosophy for Everyone: Understand How
Book SynopsisUnderstand how philosophers have helped us to tackle the big mysteries of life – from why we are here to how we know if something is really true. This step-by-step journey introduces the most influencial philosophers from history, making their ideas accessible to young readers everywhere.
£12.74
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Imaginación con René Descartes / Big Ideas for
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£13.56
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Igualdad con Simone de Beauvoir / Big Ideas for
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£13.56
Double 9 Books Stories From Tagore
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£11.39
Tourbillon What About: Philosophy
Book SynopsisDo we always have to share? What is money for? What are there wars? Curious kids have lots of questions about life. What AboutTM Philosophy is a Q&A book that offers easy-to-understand answers to a wide range of compelling questions that real kids asked. The informative and thought-provoking content has been thoroughly reviewed by philosophy experts and paired with quirky cartoons to encourage children to find out more. This answer book is a welcome compendium for those who have ever asked “What about . . . ?”
£11.69
Independently Published Our Diverse World: Embracing Differences
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£10.54
