Ergo

Reach for this book when your child starts asking existential questions about where they begin and the world ends, or when they seem hesitant to step outside their comfort zone. This philosophical picture book follows Ergo, a chick still inside her egg, as she uses logic to deduce the nature of the universe. At first, she believes she is the world, but a sudden discovery of a toe and a wall leads her to realize there is a much bigger reality waiting outside her shell. Ideal for ages 4 to 8, Ergo explores the transition from a self-centered worldview to a broader understanding of community and connection. It normalizes the fear of the unknown while celebrating the courage required to break through personal barriers. Parents will appreciate the way it introduces complex concepts like Descartes' Cogito Ergo Sum through a humorous, animal-centric lens that feels accessible rather than academic.