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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1956
Night
A teenager's harrowing survival in Nazi death camps challenges humanity's darkest depths.
120 pages· 31,141 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,394,550 ratings
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Books About Philosophy · 35 titles considered
The Best Philosophy Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about philosophy? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Philosophy
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$1995
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1943
The Little Prince
A pilot crashes in the desert and meets a mysterious boy from another world.
96 pages· 14,516 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,571,152 ratings
$21.00Save 5%
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2012
All the Right Stuff
A teen navigates life's tough choices at a Harlem soup kitchen after his father's death.
224 pages· 40,529 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.1/5 Goodreads · 554 ratings
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$858
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020
Equality with Simone de Beauvoir
By Duane Armitage, Maureen McQuerry, Robin Rosenthal (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Big Ideas for Little Philosophers series
Discover equality's essence through a child's eyes.
20 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 88 ratings
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$3894
Chapter Book · 1998
Tending the Heart of Virtue
Explore how classic tales shape moral imagination and reveal the battle between good and evil.
208 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,161 ratings
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$759
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018
I Look Up To... Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Introduce kids to inspiring role models with engaging board books.
22 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 167 ratings
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$858
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020
Imagination with René Descartes
By Duane Armitage, Maureen McQuerry, Robin Rosenthal (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Big Ideas for Little Philosophers series
Discover how imagination shapes identity and empathy in young minds.
20 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 66 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011
Never Forgotten
A boy's abduction into slavery tests a father's resolve and hope.
48 pages· 3,084 words· Est. 24 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 580 ratings
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$1900
Chapter Book · 2024
The Serviceberry
By Robin Wall Kimmerer, John Burgoyne (Illustrator)
Discover a world where reciprocity and gratitude redefine wealth and community.
128 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 71,997 ratings
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$858
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020
Happiness with Aristotle
By Duane Armitage, Maureen McQuerry, Robin Rosenthal (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Big Ideas for Little Philosophers series
Discover what truly makes us happy and how to be a good friend.
20 pages
5.2/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 80 ratings
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Philosophy Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about philosophy for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$899
Truth with Socrates
Ages 0–3 · 2020
Discover truth's power through questions and honesty.
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$899
Kindness with Confucius
Ages 0–3 · 2021
Discover how kindness can guide us to wisdom and inspire young minds.
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$899
Love with Plato
Ages 0–3 · 2021
Discover how love shapes wisdom and inspires young minds.
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$899
Mindfulness
Ages 0–3 · 2020
Guide little ones to mindfulness with simple breathing and grounding exercises.
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$799
I Look Up To... Michelle Obama
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Introduce kids to inspiring role models through engaging board books.
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$799
I Look Up To... Oprah Winfrey
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Discover inspiring traits of feminist icons through engaging board books.
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$599
Disney/Pixar Elemental Little Golden Book (Disney/Pixar Elemental)
Ages 2–5 · 2023
Fire and Water discover unexpected common ground in a city of elements.
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Philosophy Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about philosophy for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1499
Simone de Beauvoir
Ages 4–7 · 2018
A girl challenges society's view of women, sparking global change.
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$1599
Birds
Ages 2–5 · 2019
Discover the freedom and wisdom of birds through imagination and melody.
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$1899
Love Will See You Through
Ages 6–11 · 2012
Discover six principles that define a legacy of love and equality.
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$1695
The Way I Act
Ages 3–8 · 2010
Discover how actions shape outcomes in various situations.
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$1695
Of Numbers and Stars
Ages 4–8 · 2006
A woman defies norms to become a renowned scholar in ancient Alexandria.
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$599
Ben Franklin Thinks Big
Ages 4–8 · 2018
Discover how Ben Franklin's inventions and ideas shaped a nation.
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$1699
Earth Ninja
Ages 2–11 · 2019
A ninja discovers how small actions can change the world.
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$1499
A Family's Dream
Ages 4–8 · 2023
In a city of elements, opposites discover unexpected connections.
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$1799
The Fish Who Found the Sea
Ages 4–8 · 1944
A fish chases its own tail, seeking harmony in life's flow.
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$1799
The Book About Nothing
Ages 3–7 · 2018
Discover the surprising world where nothing is actually something.
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Philosophy Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about philosophy for developing and independent readers.
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$699
Ancient Greece and the Olympics
Ages 7–10 · 2004
Uncover ancient Olympic secrets with Jack and Annie's fact-finding adventure.
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$599
The Fly on the Ceiling
Ages 7–9 · 1998
Discover the myth behind Descartes' revolutionary coordinate system.
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$1699
Lotería
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A young girl faces a deadly game of fate to save her cousin in a mythical kingdom.
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$3000
Forgiveness
2022
Explore forgiveness as a refusal of violence, not a path to reconciliation.
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$899
Jesse Owens
Ages 8–12 · 2020
An athlete defies a dictator's vision at the 1936 Olympics.
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$1199
What is Humanism? How do you live without a god? And Other Big Questions for Kids
Ages 9–11 · 2015
Explore how humanists find meaning and morality without religion.
Graphic Nov.
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$599
Who Was Confucius?
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Discover the teachings that shaped a civilization and still influence millions today.
Graphic Nov.
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$1999
Avatar: The Last Airbender (Graphic Novel)
Ages 8–12 · 2011
Rediscover the world of Avatar with 26 new stories and unseen adventures.