Kali the Elephant Learns from Socrates Philosopher

Literary Titan Gold Book Award The Pencraft Gold Award for the Spring Best Book in the Children K-3rd Genre Finalist Award from American Legacy Finalist Award from Indie Awards. What do you do when friends tease you about how you look? Kali the Elephant is hurt when her elementary-school friends make fun of her big ears, long trunk, and too-big-for-an-elephant eyes. She tries everything she can think of to shrink her features, but sadly, nothing works. She then turns to her comic books and discovers that the ancient philosopher Socrates was also teased about his appearance. How did he respond? With a twinkle in his eye, Socrates used clever humor to turn the teasing around. Inspired by him, Kali finds the perfect words to reply to her friends, a reply that leaves them laughing and wishing that they looked like her! A charming introduction to philosophy for kids, this beautifully illustrated picture book seamlessly weaves a classic philosophical story into a modern, relatable tale for children ages 3-8. It presents a heroine who can use humor in dealing with teasing and bullying, and who shows self-esteem and resilience and appreciation for her own uniqueness. “Kali the Elephant Learns from Socrates the Philosopher" is a conversation starter for parents and teachers about friendship, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking. It has received four awards and multiple 5-star editorial reviews (see below). The author has also been interviewed by Logan Crawford of Global Book Network and Kate Delaney of America Tonight. It is perfect for fans of books by Julia Cook, Karen G. Burnett, Jennifer Licate, Kat Kronenberg, and Kobi Yamada. Grab your copy today and join Kali on her journey of self-discovery!