Often the ideas that literature wants to teach
aren't new. They might have been around for a long time, but we need reminding
of them. That's why we need great stories to keep on beaming wise ideas into
our brains.
Big Ideas from Literature is about finding out the wise ideas that
lots of different books (some of them very surprising) are trying to teach via
a story - and discovering how these ideas can help children develop empathy and
resilience. The book teaches us about the history of literature, from the first
ever story that was written down to the invention of books just for children.
It helps readers discover how literature can help with feelings and why it
might be a good idea to make friends with books.
This third book in the best-selling Big Ideas
series introduces readers to the classics, as well as modern children's
fiction. Children discover characters from books including
Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland,
Peter Pan and
The Little
Prince, and learn how these stories can help them better understand the
world around them
