Equality with Simone de Beauvoir

Written by Duane Armitage and Maureen McQuerry · Illustrated by Robin Rosenthal

Book #1 in the Big Ideas for Little Philosophers series

Discover equality's essence through a child's eyes.

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20 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where questions abound, even the youngest minds ponder equality. Inspired by Simone de Beauvoir, this book invites children to explore the idea that everyone deserves happiness and respect. As they journey through its pages, kids will learn to appreciate how similar experiences can evoke different emotions in boys and girls. Encouraging self-discovery and mutual respect, this story challenges young readers to listen to their inner selves and honor others' uniqueness. Dive into a series that makes philosophy accessible, sparking curiosity and understanding in little philosophers everywhere.

From the publisher

An exciting board book series that asks deep questions in a wonderfully accessible way.

Even little children have big questions about life. Simone de Beauvoir focused much of her work on the concept of equality, insisting that girls and boys and women and men should have the same opportunities to be happy. Everyone should have the right to be themselves and be treated with respect no matter what. Kids will come away from this book encouraged to think about how the same things can make girls and boys happy or sad or excited, and everyone should listen to who they are on the inside and respect that in others.

At a glance

Format: Board Book
Pages: 20
Reading age: 0–3
Audience: Board
Lexile: AD550L

Themes & topics

Books about feelings and emotions Books about values and virtues Books about philosophy

What readers & critics say

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6.5

“Wonderfully inclusive and gender equal. May be difficult for a young reader to understand that girls and boy could be treated different as they may not see that discrimination yet.”

The Notorious RAD

Trusted reviewer

For readers who can't stop at one