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Big Ideas for Little Philosophers: Love with Plato

By Maureen McQuerry and Duane Armitage
Series: Big Ideas for Little Philosophers
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Big Ideas for Little Philosophers: Love with Plato introduces young readers to the philosophical concept of love through the lens of Plato's thoughts. The book simplifies complex ideas into engaging and age-appropriate dialogue, helping children explore what love means and how it can be understood in different ways. It's a gentle introduction to philosophy that encourages curiosity and reflection.
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Format: Board book
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This delightful children's book introduces young minds to the concept of love through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations. It simplifies complex philosophical ideas, making them accessible and fun for young readers. Parents and children alike will appreciate its ability to spark meaningful conversations about love and its importance in our lives.

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Big Ideas for Little Philosophers: Love with Plato

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.

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Explore the importance of love with the youngest readers in a wonderfully accessible way.

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 Rene Descartes, Kindness with Confucius, Love with Plato, and Truth with Socrates.

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Reviews highlight the book's charming approach to fostering deep discussions with children, exploring abstract ideas like goodness, truth, and beauty. It encourages young readers to consider the importance of these concepts in their lives, blending engaging text with illustrative examples to make complex philosophical themes accessible.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593322994

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 20 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Robin Rosenthal

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 179.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 22

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Duane Armitage Maureen McQuerry Penguin Books Series: Big Ideas for Little Philosophers

About the Author

Dr. Duane Armitage is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at The University of Scranton. He is the author of several books on European philosophy, and a popular lecturer who challenges students to think deeply about life's big questions. He believes that conversations about the nature of wisdom and how to live rightly are essential for people of all ages. He lives in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Maureen McQuerry is an award-winning children's author, poet, and teacher. She is a former middle and high school teacher with a specialty in gifted education and also has a Master's Degree in early education. In 2000 she was awarded the McAuliffe Teaching Fellowship for Washington State. Maureen currently supervises student teachers for Washington State University Robin Rosenthal is an illustrator and art director. She grew up in Connecticut and now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter. You can see more of her work at robinrosenthal.com.

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