Big Ideas for Little Philosophers
6 primary works • 8 total works
Book 1
Big Ideas for Little Philosophers: Equality with Simone de Beauvoir
by Duane Armitage and Maureen McQuerry
Answering life's big questions for little children, this board book explains Simone de Beauvoir's beliefs about equality and respect in a simple, accessible way.
Even little children can become philosophers by asking big questions about the world around them. Simone de Beauvoir believed that everybody should have the same opportunities to be happy, and to be themselves. In Equality with Simone de Beauvoir, this idea is explained for the youngest thinkers, from treating people with respect to listening to who you are on the inside. This book will inspire little ones to have exciting thoughts and conversations about these big ideas.
'A philosopher is a person who loves wisdom.
Wisdom means knowing things that help you live better and be happy.'
Book 2
Big Ideas for Little Philosophers: Happiness with Aristotle
by Duane Armitage and Maureen McQuerry
Answering life's big questions for little children, this board book explains Aristotle's beliefs about happiness and friendship in a simple, accessible way.
Even little children can become philosophers by asking big questions about the world around them. Aristotle believed that the best way to live a happy life was to fill it with true friends. In Happiness with Aristotle, this idea is explained for the youngest thinkers, from helping your friends to be good people to learning to love yourself as well as others. This book will inspire little ones to have exciting thoughts and conversations about these big ideas.
'A philosopher is a person who loves wisdom.
Wisdom means knowing things that help you live better and be happy.'
Book 3
Big Ideas for Little Philosophers: Imagination with René Descartes
by Duane Armitage and Maureen McQuerry
Even little children have big questions about life. Imaginations are unique to every human on earth and René Descartes believed that is what makes every person their own true self. By thinking about what we imagine and how all people imagine differently, kids can work on understanding others' perspectives and points of view and become more empathetic. Imagination with René Descartes will help them see how using your imagination makes you "you" and understanding the same about friends and family is an important part of getting along in a community.
Look for all six Big Ideas for Little Philosophers board books: Equality with Simone de Beauvoir, Truth with Socrates, Happiness with Aristotle, Imagination with René Descartes, Kindness with Confucius, Love with Plato, and Truth with Socrates.
Book 4
Big Ideas for Little Philosophers: Truth with Socrates
by Duane Armitage and Maureen McQuerry
Even little children have big questions about life. Socrates believed being truthful and asking questions about the world can make us wise, and Truth with Socrates brings his philosophy to the youngest thinkers. From the importance of being honest even if it's hard or makes you scared to always asking questions to understand more about everything around you, this book will lead to inspiring conversations about human dynamics between people of all ages.
Look for all six Big Ideas for Little Philosophers board books: Equality with Simone de Beauvoir, Truth with Socrates, Happiness with Aristotle, Imagination with René Descartes, Kindness with Confucius, Love with Plato, and Truth with Socrates.
Book 5
Big Ideas for Little Philosophers: Kindness with Confucius
by Duane Armitage and Maureen McQuerry
Even little children have big questions about life. Confucius believed always treating people with kindness can make us wise, and Kindness with Confucius brings his philosophy to the youngest thinkers. He believed we should use our own feelings as a guide to how to treat others. We feel good when people are kind to us and should want to make others feel that way. Emphasizing the importance of being in touch with your own emotions in order to be kind to others, this book will lead to inspiring conversations about human dynamics between people of all ages.
Look for all six Big Ideas for Little Philosophers board books: Equality with Simone de Beauvoir, Happiness with Aristotle, Imagination with René Descartes, Kindness with Confucius, Love with Plato, and Truth with Socrates.
Book 6
Big Ideas for Little Philosophers: Love with Plato
by Duane Armitage and Maureen McQuerry
Even little children have big questions about life. Plato believed showing and receiving love makes us wise, and Love with Plato brings his philosophy to the youngest thinkers. Asking young readers what being loved feels like to them and how they can show others love prompts questions about how we treat one another and ourselves. This book will lead to inspiring conversations about loving people for what is on the inside, and helping others do the same.
Look for all six Big Ideas for Little Philosophers board books: Equality with Simone de Beauvoir, Happiness with Aristotle,Imagination with René Descartes, Kindness with Confucius, Love with Plato, and Truth with Socrates.
Big Ideas for Little Philosophers Box Set
by Duane Armitage and Maureen McQuerry
This box set features four board books on prominent philosophers and their main teachings: Imagination with René Descartes, Equality with Simone de Beauvoir, Happiness with Aristotle, and Truth with Socrates. Through bold illustrations and relatable scenes, these concepts are explored in an accessible way for kids that allows them to connect these big ideas to their lives.
Big Ideas for Little Philosophers: Imagination with Descartes
by Duane Armitage and Maureen McQuerry
Answering life's big questions for little children, this board book explains Descartes' beliefs about imagination and empathy in a simple, accessible way.
Even little children can become philosophers by asking big questions about the world around them. Descartes believed that the ability to imagine is what makes us our true selves. In Imagination with Descartes, this idea is explained for the youngest thinkers, from the uniqueness of imagination to understanding other people's point of view. This book will inspire little ones to have exciting thoughts and conversations about these big ideas.
'A philosopher is a person who loves wisdom.
Wisdom means knowing things that help you live better and be happy.'