Children's books for big thinkers

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Big Ideas from Literature: How Books Can Change Your World

The School of Life

Great stories are often universal: our very souls shine with new ideas when we read them. This book is an exploration of the ideas found in books, that teach children…

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Two Sides to Every Story

Beck Feiner, Robin Feiner

It's time to look at both sides of the story with bestselling duo Beck and Robin Feiner Cats or dogs? Living in the city or the country? Going to the…

$24.99

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Big Ideas for Curious Minds: An Introduction to Philosophy

The School of Life

Accessible philosophy for children; a collection of important concepts from 25 famous thinkers, contextualised in relatable everyday scenarios.

$42.99

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It Might Be An Apple

Shinsuke Yoshitake

A boisterous, philosophical shaggy dog story for young children that follows a child’s hilarious, wildly inventive train of thought through all the things an apple might be if it is…

$17.99

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Kaleidoscope

Brian Selznick

Brian Selznick presents the story of two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and dreams. At the centre of their relationship is a mystery about the…

$29.99

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Philosophy for Everyone

Clive Gifford

An introduction to philosophy for curious minds.

$29.99

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The Short and Curly Guide to Life

Matt Beard,Kyla Slaven

Why are things the way they are? Why do we do things a certain way? Wouldn’t it be better if we did things differently? The Short & Curly Guide to…

$24.99

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The Complete Philosophy Files

Stephen Law

A brilliantly entertaining introduction to philosophy. This edition collects The Philosophy Files and The Philosophy Files 2 together in one omnibus.

$24.99

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This Is Your Brain On Stereotypes

Tanya Lloyd Kyi

An essential overview of the science behind stereotypes: from why our brains form them to how to be less biased.

$29.99

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What’s the Point of Philosophy?

DK

Readers aged 9-12 will discover the wonders of philosophy in this highly illustrated, practical introduction to the subject

Travel down the road of wisdom to discover how to think about…

$29.99

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What Happens Next?

Shinsuke Yoshitake

A sensitive and gently humorous look at a little boy’s imaginings of where his Grandpa goes after he dies.

$17.99

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Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives

David Eagleman

What happens to us when we die? And what does that tell us about being human?

$22.99

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Children’s Book of Philosophy: An Introduction to the World’s Greatest Thinkers and their Big Ideas

DK

From Socrates and Aristotle to Kant and Confucius, this title deals with thinkers and theories which shaped our world. It explores complex topics, inspiring you to think about the philosophical…

$32.99

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Philosophy for Beginners

Rachel Firth,Minna Lacey,Jordan Akpojaro,Jordan Akpojaro

Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions from nature of reality to what beauty is. Using lively examples and thought experiments, this book…

$19.99

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Can I Build Another Me?

Shinsuke Yoshitake

Follows a child’s hilarious, wildly inventive train of thought as he decides to make a clone of himself - and starts to ponder what makes him.

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People You Need To Know: Philosophers

Susanna Wright

A beautifully illustrated introduction to the dramatic and world-changing lives of people who were unafraid to ask big questions and challenge the way we think.

$22.99

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Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers

Stephen Law

A unique and fun introduction to philosophy.

$19.99

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The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

DK

A guide to more than 2,000 years of thought. It covers the topics ranging from moral ethics to philosophies of religion.

$42.99

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Who Do You Think You Are?

Alice Harman

Who Do You Think You Are? is a fascinating, brightly illustrated introduction to psychology through 20 psychological quizzes.

$24.99

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There Must Be More Than That!

Shinsuke Yoshitake

The Boring Book’s Shinsuke Yoshitake empowers readers to choose their own future in this laugh-out- loud exploration of all the good things that might be just around the corner.

$39.99

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Philosophy: A Visual Encyclopedia

DK

A collection of the most important ideas in the history of thought, packed with illustrations to engage readers and stimulate discussion.

The perfect book for young readers looking to explore…

$42.99

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Sophie’s World: 20th Anniversary Edition

Jostein Gaarder

On the 20th anniversary of SOPHIE’S WORLD - the world’s bestselling book of 1995 - a striking new edition with a fresh jacket look and a foreword by the author.

$22.99

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Poison for Breakfast

Lemony Snicket

A brand-new book from the bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events - a cautionary tale about his own demise. For curious children and adults alike.

$17.99

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