A Little History of Life’s Big Questions
A funny, illustrated guide to philosophy for children
$21.25
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
2 March 2027
Summary
Ever wondered why we exist? Or what the meaning of life is?
Well, philosophy wasn’t just for people like Aristotle or Plato - it’s just as important for us today.
In this humorous, fact-packed and sparky graphic novel, you can take a look into the day-to-day lives of the greatest philosophers, their theories and teachings. And with insight into how these lessons might still be relevant today, these wise thinkers can help you to feel happier, be kinder, nurture good friendships…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241732762 |
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| ISBN-10: | 024173276X |
| Author: | Chiara Pastorini, Perceval Barrier, Daniel Hahn |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Puffin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 2 March 2027 |
| Weight: | 200g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 195mm x 255mm |
| Audience Age: | 9-12 |
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Chiara Pastorini
Chiara Pastorini is a practicing philosopher, facilitator, and trainer in philosophy for children. She also lectures at Paris Dauphine University. She founded Les petites Lumières, a project that introduces children and young adults to philosophy. Her publications include Une année d’ateliers philo-art (Nathan, 2019). She regularly collaborates with Philosophie Magazine and writes the script for the comic strip L’atelier philo in the Belgian magazine Philéas & Autobule.
Perceval Barrier was born in 1983. He grew up in the Corbières and studied graphic design at the ESAD in Amiens. He works as a graphic designer in Lyon and has illustrated several books, notably in collaboration with Matthieu Sylvander and Thomas Bretonneau.
Daniel Hahn is an award-winning translator, writer, and editor. His books include If This Be Magic: the unlikely art of Shakespeare in translation (2026). He has translated novels from Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala.
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