But Why? Pinocchio (But Why? - Developing Philosophical Thinking in the Classroom) - Softcover

Stanley, Sara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855391643 ISBN 13: 9781855391642

Publisher: Network Continuum, 2004

Synopsis

Pinocchio the wooden puppet comes to life - and he wants to be a real boy. His friend the cricket tries to help, but Pinocchio can't stop himself running into trouble. This simple retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale raises timeless questions about truth, choice and what it means to be real.

About this title

About the Author

Sara Stanley is an Advanced Skills teacher, specialising in philosophy, role play and literacy in the Early Years. She is on Norfolk LEA's working party for early years publications in literacy and role play, and has contributed to the Conram Institute's Listening to Young Children project. Having studied under Karin Murris, Roger Sutcliffe and Joanna Haynes, Sara has practiced philosophy for children for many years and now delivers training with colleague Maria Cornish. Together they set up the East Anglian branch of the Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education (SAPERE).

Edition details

• Publisher: Network Continuum
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855391643
• ISBN 13: 9781855391642
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 175