{"product_id":"imagination-with-rene-descartes-board-book","title":"Imagination with René Descartes - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDuane Armitage\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMaureen McQuerry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobin Rosenthal\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the importance of imagination with the youngest readers in a wonderfully accessible way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Even little children have big questions about life. Imaginations are unique to every human on earth and René Descartes believed that is what makes every person their own true self. By thinking about what we imagine and how all people imagine differently, kids can work on understanding others' perspectives and points of view and become more empathetic. \u003ci\u003eImagination with René Descartes\u003c\/i\u003e will help them see how using your imagination makes you \"you\" and understanding the same about friends and family is an important part of getting along in a community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLook for all six Big Ideas for Little Philosophers board books: \u003ci\u003eEquality with Simone de Beauvoir, Truth with Socrates, Happiness with Aristotle, Imagination with René Descartes, Kindness with Confucius, Love with Plato\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTruth with Socrates\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Duane Armitage \u003c\/b\u003eis an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at The University of Scranton. He is the author of several books on European philosophy, and a popular lecturer who challenges students to think deeply about life's big questions. He believes that conversations about the nature of wisdom and how to live rightly are essential for people of all ages. He lives Scranton, Pennsylvania. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaureen McQuerry\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning children's author, poet, and teacher. She is a former middle and high school teacher with a specialty in gifted education and also has a Master's Degree in early education. In 2000 she was awarded the McAuliffe Teaching Fellowship for Washington State. Maureen currently supervises student teachers for Washington State University. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobin Rosenthal\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and art director. She grew up in Connecticut and now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter. You can see more of her work at robinrosenthal.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 07, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769542344992,"sku":"9780593108789","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0a6a637143ec29e4f086bdcd36b4be1c.webp?v=1780350490","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/imagination-with-rene-descartes-board-book","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}