Website: Philosophy for Children
Picture books present a wonderful way to discuss philosophical ideas with young children using children's literature. Read about an innovative program at Mt. Holyoke College that features young children reading picture books together and then answering thoughtful questions to discuss deep issues. An amazing program!
From the website:
"Take one of Arnold Lobel's great Frog and Toad stories, Dragons and Giants. In his amusing and ironic way, Lobel poses the question of what courage is. What if kids were to ponder this issue and to think about whether their lives require them to be brave? Though the question of the nature of courage has been discussed by philosophers all the way back to Aristotle, it is also one that is relevant to children’s lives. Kids have interesting things to say that can enrich all of our understandings of the nature of courage."
