Amy Leask

From the award-winning creative team at Red T Kids' Media In the animal kingdom, there are many ways to react to when the going gets weird. Creatures can puff up, make noise, take off, hide, fall over, or even make a stink, all in the name of handling being uncertain or confused.But if you're a human-type animal (especially a human-type kid), you've got another option: you can keep your cool and think your way through new information and big questions.With the help of a handful of other animals, "They Do, Not You " explores with humour all the ways that we can get in (and out of) our own way, to become better thinkers.Thinkers ages 5-8 (and bigger ones too) can learn about animal behaviour and critical thinking all at once

Honorable Mention, San Francisco Book Festival Awards, 2019Finalist, International Book Awards, 2019What if we could hear about storytelling, from story itself?Humans like to talk. A lot. What's more, we like to doodle and wiggle, and make all kinds of strange things to share ideas and communicate.No one knows our weird and wonderful ways better than Story, who's been watching us grow and change for almost as long as we've been us. Story itself has been doing some growing and changing too, and knows that there's always room to become something even more spectacular.Humans big and small are invited to join Story for a sassy, humorous romp through the history of media and communications. Take a closer look at the curious, wondrous, and ever-changing ways humans find to e

There once was a very clever kid who heard all kinds of strange stories from the people around her. She listened carefully, took note, thought about them for a bit...and then decided they were a big bunch of nonsense."That's What They Said" is about the tall tales people tell little thinkers. It's also about wise kids, the ones who see right through silliness, and it encourages them to think carefully and critically about what's real. Be warned that it also makes space for kids to spin a few yarns of their ownWritten by award-winning author and public philosopher, Amy Leask, whose work helps kids engage the adults around them in lively discussions about big questions.

There are an awful lot of things we haven't learned, haven't thought about, and aren't sure of. No one really has it all figured out yet, have they? So why are we (especially grown-up we) so afraid to admit that we all still have a ways to go?Idunno is a sweet, charming, and persistent reminder to readers of all ages that it's alright to still be discovering and exploring. It's better than alright Being happy with our own Idunno helps us connect to others, to find out about ourselves, and to find thinking adventures in the world around us.So, have you made friends with your Idunno yet?

Independent Press Award, Distinguished Favourite, 2022Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Finalist, 2022Benny's world is full of fascinating noises, but it isn't until after a visit to the symphony that he really starts to think about how these noises become music. Benny scours the house, collecting sounds, and making a mess while making a musical masterpiece.Ringing with the tunes of everyday life, "Benny's Symphony" encourages young readers to explore the basic building blocks of music, and fosters an appreciation of artistic creation. It's sure to inspire other household symphonies, as well as some fascinating conversations.Perfect for aspiring conductors and composers ages 5 and up Written by award-winning author and friendly neighbourhood philosopher, Amy Leask.

Independent Press Award, Distinguished Favourite, 2021If you don't like what you see all around you, fix it Mildred is seven-and-three-quarters, very perceptive, and she doesn't always like what she finds out there in the world. With craft supplies in hand, and her head buzzing with visions of how things should be, she sets out to build a new one. Brimming with big ideas about what makes a perfect world, this sweet story empowers children to think about what's important, and to recognize and celebrate their role in creating it. Perfect for present and future world-builders aged 5 and up Written by award-winning author and friendly neighbourhood philosopher, Amy Leask.

Nautilus Silver Medal Winner, 2019IPPY Bronze Medal Winner, 2020Ever wonder how other creatures see people? Ever wonder how we see ourselves?What if you were out doing what you do every day, and you happened to run into, oh, let's say... a Yeti. And what if you found that, as curious as you were about this Yeti, they were even more curious about you? This Yeti might wonder about how people look, live, talk, think, and work. Maybe they would want to know about who and what we are. You can't blame a Yeti for asking, right?This colorful and whimsical book poses the question "What makes a human being?" It explores humanity through the eyes of an inquisitive (not to mention cute and furry) onlooker. With the help of a young thinker, our Yeti discovers some of our most interesting and endearing human traits, while also leaving room for readers to ponder on their own.

Honorable Mention, San Francisco Book Festival Awards, 2019Finalist, International Book Awards, 2019What if we could hear about storytelling, from story itself? Humans like to talk. A lot. What's more, we like to doodle and wiggle, and make all kinds of strange things to share ideas and communicate. No one knows our weird and wonderful ways better than Story, who's been watching us grow and change for almost as long as we've been us. Story itself has been doing some growing and changing too, and knows that there's always room to become something even more spectacular. Humans big and small are invited to join Story for a sassy, humorous romp through the history of media and communications. Take a closer look at the curious, wondrous, and ever-changing ways humans find to express ourselves, through the eyes of a constant (and let's face it, charming) companion.

Reader Review Reviewers' Choice Award Honorable Mention, 2018IPPY Awards, Children's E-book, Bronze, 2018Nautilus Award, Children's Nonfiction, Silver, 2018International Book Award, Children's Book, Winner, 2018San Francisco Book Festival Awards, Children's Nonfiction, Runner-Up, 2019For readers preschool and up, "Zoom In, Zoom Out" combines fascinating photos, cute critters, and a guessing game that challenges kids to question what they see.This is a book about eyeballs. And cameras.What do eyeballs and cameras have in common, you ask?Well, my inquisitive friend, both eyeballs and cameras take pictures, and from these pictures we can learn things. Impressive Well, believe it or not, eyeballs and cameras can both fool us sometimes. We might think we see something, and then it turns out to be something completely different. That's right, eyeballs and cameras can both play tricks.So, this is more than just a book about eyeballs and cameras. It's a book about looking closer and thinking about the things we see.It's about zooming in and zooming out.

Praise for the ThinkAboutIt Series: "I share this organization's innovative materials at my workshops for teachers and parents interested in bringing philosophy to children. I applaud such an enthusiastic effort to honor the promise and natural abilities of child philosophers."- Marietta McCarty, Author Little Big Minds: Sharing Philosophy with Kids (National Bestseller) How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: 10 Ideas That Matter Most (Nautilus Book Award Winner) "Philosophy for kids is a splendid idea in general-and the ThinkAboutIt books are splendid in particular, not merely as ideas, but splendid in the practice of both words and drawings. The books can open your children's eyes, stretching them to the fascinations of the world, from robots to free choices to the colours of flowers and just what is matter and mind."- Peter Cave, Author, Do Llamas Fall in Love?: 33 Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles "Hurrah for Amy Leask She's a genius for writing books for kids about philosophy. She rightly believes that kids are thinkers and are perfectly capable of exploring big ideas. She manages to make philosophy not only approachable, but fun and engaging, for kids. She also has a lot of knowledge about kids' non-fiction books in general and she shared that with us in a lively TVOParents Book Club discussion about non-fiction books. She was able to bring kids' non-fiction to life."- Cheryl Jackson, Host/Producer, TVO Parents You know all those big questions kids like to ask? They're a lot of the same questions that great thinkers have been asking for thousands of years, and for good reason Keep your kid philosopher's mind humming with "Let the Thinking Begin ", a think-y adventure for readers ages 8-12 Follow the adventures of intrepid kid narrator Sophia the Wise as she: Explores all kinds of big questions, as well as lots of possible answers.Thinks out loud with fascinating famous brains from throughout history, and around the world.Poses kid-friendly thought experiments and explores new and amazing ideas.Presents DIY activities and worksheets that give young readers the chance to test big questions themselves.Teaches kids that an open mind, a little creativity, and great conversation can help all of us understand ourselves, other people, and the world around us Developing vital thinking skills has never been this much fun