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The School of Life.

Writer · United Kingdom

The School of Life: British educational organisation behind Big Ideas for Curious Minds and other philosophy-for-children books — observational, gently didactic illustrated non-fiction for ages 8+.

The School of Life is a British educational organisation founded in 2008 by philosopher Alain de Botton, which publishes books on emotional literacy, philosophy and life skills for adults and children. Their children's-book output, Big Ideas for Curious Minds, A Job to Love (Junior), and similar titles, packages philosophical ideas in accessible illustrated formats. The voice is observational, gently didactic, well-suited to thoughtful older children and adult co-readers. A reliable contemporary children's non-fiction publisher for ages 8+.