Maureen McQuerry verwebt in all ihre Werke ein Element des Geheimnisvollen und Magischen, selbst in ihren realistischen Erzählungen, wobei eine Bibliothek oft als magischer Ort vorkommt, der für sie von großer Bedeutung ist. Ihr Schaffen, das Poesie und Romane umfasst, erforscht häufig Themen der keltischen Mythologie, Gestaltwandler und geheime Codes. McQuerry gestaltet fesselnde Coming-of-Age-Abenteuer, die mythische Elemente mit faszinierenden Rätseln verbinden und die Leser in Welten entführen, in denen das Außergewöhnliche immer gleich um die Ecke lauert.
Exploring philosophical concepts for young minds, this board book introduces Socratic ideas about truth in a clear and engaging manner. Tailored for little children, it presents complex themes in a way that is both understandable and relatable, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking from an early age.
This board book introduces young readers to Simone de Beauvoir's ideas on equality and respect, addressing significant life questions in an engaging and understandable manner. Through simple language and concepts, it encourages children to explore important themes of fairness and understanding in their interactions with others.
Discover Aldo Leopold's big ideas about preserving nature and ways even the youngest kids can help, too!Little children can make a big impact on the environment. Aldo Leopold transformed his childhood love for nature into a life dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment. He encouraged the idea of keeping wilderness areas untouched, so that all people could visit areas free of human interference.Kids will come away from this book excited about the nature they have access to and how to help preserve other wilderness areas.Look for all of the books in the Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists series: Conservation with Jane Goodall, Restoration with Wangari Maathai, and Ecosystems with Rachel Carson.
Exploring the concepts of happiness and friendship, this board book introduces young readers to Aristotle's philosophies in a straightforward manner. It aims to engage children by answering fundamental questions about life, making complex ideas relatable and understandable for little minds.
This engaging board book series explores profound questions, making complex ideas accessible for young readers. Each book invites children to think critically and encourages curiosity through interactive content and vibrant illustrations, fostering a love for learning from an early age.
This engaging board book series invites young readers to explore profound questions through simple and accessible storytelling. Each installment encourages curiosity and critical thinking, making complex ideas relatable for children. With vibrant illustrations and thoughtful prompts, it fosters a love for inquiry and discussion, perfect for early learning and bonding moments.
Between Before and After, by award-winning author Maureen McQuerry, explores the nature of family secrets, resiliency, and redemption as seen through the eyes of two young adults told in dual narratives between 1918 New York City and 1955 San Jose, California.
Exploring complex philosophical concepts, this board book introduces young readers to Descartes' ideas on imagination and empathy. It presents these themes in a straightforward manner, making them relatable and understandable for children. Through engaging explanations, it encourages curiosity and critical thinking about life's big questions.
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Discover Wangari Maathai's big ideas about restoring nature and ways even the youngest kids can help, too! Even little children can make a positive impact on the environment. Wangari Maathai grew up in Kenya, and her childhood was spent playing beneath mugumo fig trees. Over time, most of the trees in her area were cleared and she noticed how that made many people and animals suffer. Wangaari realized that trees are important for the health of the land and all who live on it, so she worked to plant millions of trees to make the land healthy again. Kids will begin to see through Wangaari that it is never too late to help restore damaged land back to what it once was, and they can help their community take care of struggling environments. Look for all of the books in the Big Ideas for Little Environmentalists series: Conservation with Jane Goodall, Preservation with Aldo Leopold, and Ecosystems with Rachel Carson.