Lil' Philosophers

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A podcast for kids and adults to find new meaning in children's books. To help foster an early relationship with philosophy. Where Plato meets Play-Doh
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The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen
Episode 25
Friday, 16 October, 2020

An ugly duckling runs away from home after being picked on about the way he looks. Along his adventures, he learns a lot about himself and others Spark conversation with: Why did mother duck take care of an egg that wasn’t her’s? Why did the other animals pick on him? Should we pick on anyone because of the way they look? Why not? Is there ever a good reason to pick on anyone? If you saw someone picking on someone else what would you do? When could helping someone be dangerous for you? The ugly duckling ran away when he got picked-on. Do you ever think it would ever be smart to run away from home? What does it mean to be beautiful? What would it be like to be able to fly? Do you have to know what it’s like to be sad in order to be happy? Where to get the book: https://www.openrightslibrary.com/the-ugly-duckling-andersen-ebook-text/ How to talk to me about the stories Facebook Page & Group - https://facebook.com/lilphilosophers Twitter - Lil' Philosophers @PhilosophersLil Instagram - Lil' Philosophers @lilphilosophers Email - lil.philosoph@gmail.com Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com “Happy Clappy Ukulele” & “Moments”