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The Bird and the Elephant: Philosophy for young minds

The Bird and the Elephant: Philosophy for young minds - Paperback

by Dominic Smith
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Availability:In StockContributor:Dominic SmithAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2017-08-01Pages:48
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Joseph & Simon PublishingISBN-13:9781527209824ISBN-10:1527209822UPC:9781527209824Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Poetry, Philosophy, AnimalsSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.12 inchesWeight:0.1411Product ID:SCFE0GY594

The Bird and The Elephant starts with an introduction and is then broken up into 10 poetic discussions. It also features 11 beautifully drawn illustrations.

A bird is flying high one day when he decides he needs to take a rest. He glances down below and aims for a large rock. But it isn't a rock He shockingly discovers he's landed on an elephant's back. They begin having a conversation. The bird is impatient and hot headed while the elephant is calming and wise. Through their discussions the bird learns a lot about life and ultimately, himself.

The discussions are:

  • Who are we?
  • Where do we come from?
  • Why are we here?
  • Friendship
  • Why do bad things happen?
  • Happiness
  • Morality
  • Destiny
  • Love
  • Philosophy
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Joseph & Simon PublishingISBN-13:9781527209824ISBN-10:1527209822UPC:9781527209824Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Poetry, Philosophy, AnimalsSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.12 inchesWeight:0.1411Product ID:SCFE0GY594
Smith, Dominic: - "Having lived in Brazil, Germany, UK, and Northern Ireland, the now - London based - Dominic, presents his story. Philosophy, at its most basic is your take on life and its biggest and most challenging questions. This is Dominic's take. He hopes it inspires you to think about yours. Dominic has been interested in poetry and story writing since a young child. This love grew and blossomed into a music career, writing songs and lyrics and performing all over the world. As a soloist he has won Best MC awards in 2014 and 2015, and as part of a band he won the Mercury Prize, a MOBO and a Q award in the late 90s. A career in radio soon followed, hosting a national chart show that kept him close to the music and rhymes he loves. The 'Bird and the Elephant' was inspired by a simple photo of a bird sat on an elephant's back. This brought forward thoughts about the wonderful conversations they might share together, and that transformed into the work you have just read and hopefully enjoyed."
Publisher: Joseph & Simon Publishing

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