Books are listed in descending order of publication. Please click on the cover images to view the Amazon synopsis and review page.
The War for Children's minds
Stephen Law (2006) Routledge
Stephen Law is a senior lecturer in philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London and the editor of Think, a journal of the Royal Institute of Philosophy in the UK. He has a keen interest in philosophy for children, and is the author of several (reasonably accessible) books on philosophy.
Little Big Minds
Marietta McCarty (2006) Tarcher Penguin
The author, Marietta McCarty has her own website with further information on the book and sharing philosophy with kids generally.
I picked up this book at a recent clearance sale, after just a brief skim of the blurb. I'm so glad I did! The author is a teacher and educational consultant, and holds Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Philosophy. She runs a travelling programme in the USA, introducing philosophy to children. The book is suitable to be read aloud, and, unusually the chapters are organised by topic rather than by theory, making it easy to find a relevant area. The book includes sample
discussion questions, teaching tips and group exercises. A thought-provoking and fascinating read.
discussion questions, teaching tips and group exercises. A thought-provoking and fascinating read.
Philosophy Rocks! Find out what it all means.Engagingly written for children of around 9 years and up. Uses cartoons and characters to convey difficult concepts in a comprehensible manner. Will also be of interest to adults interested in an introduction to philosophy, and would be ideal to read along with your children.
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Philosophy for Kids - 40 fun questions that help you wonder about everything!
David White, PhD. (2000) Prufrock Press
The book includes activities, teaching tips and is designed for children ages 4 - 8. Topics are arranged around Values, Reality, Knowledge and Critical thinking.
