Little Owl's Book of Thinking

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This book gives you the essence of thinking skills gift wrapped in an intriguing storyline and decorated with metaphor, humour and word plays a fascinating starting point for teachers and pupils which will leave them wanting more. Lyn Bull Independent Education Consultant, G&T Consultant, MFL Consultant

This book made me laugh and gain real insight into thinking skills. It brought back memories of Emile by Rousseau as learning is made meaningful and the author stimulates the reader with vivid stories. The fifth oak is very relevant for teachers and support staff who work with disaffected and disturbed learners. The emphasis is on a learning ethos which encourages learners to face up to things, to have a go and get rid of the I can t do it attitude so prevalent in many of our schools. An excellent, stimulating little book which packs a great punch and is a must for every school staffroom. Ian Gilbert, take that train journey again. John Morris, JTM Educational Consultants --John Morris, JTM Educational Consultants

This book is the opera of the pantomime that education so often is. Like a good pantomime it appeals at many levels to all ages. Like a good opera it has guts and passion sung in wonderful harmonies. Buy it, read it and LEARN! Dr Andrew Curran MB Bch BaO MRC PaedsI MRCPUK MRCPCH DipCh DRCOG, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Alder Hey Children s Hospital, Liverpool

Dr Betty Rudd, Hygeia Health Limited
.. tackles a complex subject with skilled simplicity, making it appeal to the mind and heart....an engrossing little book.

Times Education Supplement There's much here for key stage 1 children and their adult mentors.

H Bryn Williams, Head of Faculty, Coleg Meirion Dwyfor
An unusual and fascinating book which I found a compulsive and thought provoking read.

Human Givens Journal, Vol II, No 3 2004
... "squeezes years of research, teaching and experience into seven chapters, two owls and a whole forest of woodland creatures".

Joanne Strachan, School of Life Long Learning, Sunderland University
Extremely accessible to anyone’s first introdution to thinking skills. Well presented in a non-threatening manner.

Marilyn Mason, Education Officer, British Humanist Association
Excellent for reading aloud and discussing.

Tabitha Fry, Ogmore School, Bridgend
.. this is a TOTAL WINNER. Now I am thinking about thinking.

The Teacher Magazine, March 2005
The conversations are funny and thought provoking and will encourage young listeners to talk and to question.

Product Description
Little Owl s Book of Thinking squeezes years of research, teaching and experience into seven chapters, two owls and a whole forest of woodland creatures. Following the seven lessons Benny the owlet receives from his wise old father, this book will show you how to think and think well. Ideal for teachers, parents and older children, this book is an excellent introduction to the concept of thinking skills and why they are so important.

About the Author
Founder and Managing Director of aptly named Independent Thinking Ltd, Ian Gilbert is the author of the bestselling Essential Motivation in the Classroom. He set up Independent Thinking Ltd to enrich the lives of young people by changing the way they think . He has worked with thousands of young people, teachers, parents and governors both in the UK and abroad.