A Sneetch is a Sneetch and Other Philosophical Discoveries

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"This is a great resource for those interested inpre-college philosophy and in elementary education, and for parentsgenerally. It also will be useful to upper-level philosophyand education students looking for novel approaches within theirdisciplines. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers." (Choice, 1 November 2013) "Filled with humor and keen insights, A Sneetch is a Sneetchand other Philosophical Discoveries is essential reading foranyone with an interest in philosophy or children's literature -and by anyone, I mean anyone - from the mom or dad looking forsomething interesting to read to their toddler, to writers of everyilk, and yes, even full fledge, academically inclined philosophers.Happy pondering!!." (History in Review, 3 June2013) "This is a wonderful book. Written with humor and clarity,it's a primer/refresher on philosophy and ethics. Wartenberg useschildren's books to tackle the kinds of profound questions kidsask: is it possible to do nothing? What makes a leopard a leopardand not a dog? How can it be wrong to give someone what they want?The book shows the way to discussions in the realm of ideas withyour kids, using their favorite picture books. Good picture booksprovoke good questions, and then the fun of thinking and talkingabout all the possible answers." --Mordicai Gerstein, Caldecott winning author of The ManWho Walked Between the Towers "Wartenberg simultaneously shows the philosophical seriousnessof children's literature and the childlike wonder of philosophy.Completely convincing and utterly charming." --Claudia Mills, Philosophy Department, University ofColorado at Boulder, and award-winning children's book author