Are you afraid that our beloved books are going the way of the dodo?

Well, we are not. That’s not to say that print media hasn’t taken a few lumps in the past couple of decades. It’s definitely been a rough go for our papery friends, but rather than panicking and stowing them away in hermetically sealed containers, we choose to take a different view.

It’s surprising how the right big question, asked in an engaging manner, and discussed in a safe learning environment, will inspire a young learner to participate.

There is no greater source of interesting and captivating ideas than philosophy. Even small children have strong opinions about philosophical issues, as well as a drive to be heard, and an interest in hearing new and novel viewpoints.

Reading with your kids not only helps them grow into better readers, but also into better thinkers. Diving into a good book helps to make children aware of other perspectives and possibilities, and it also opens the door for discussion of big questions and complex issues.