The Bird and the Elephant: Philosophy for young minds

By Dominic Smith

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1527209822
• ISBN13: 9781527209824
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Joseph & Simon Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6