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Why are we here? What happens to a thought once it’s forgotten? Tonkato champions authors who tackle these "big" questions through whimsical, accessible metaphors. These books act as philosophical playgrounds, encouraging kids to ask "Why?" rather than just "What happens next?" 3. Interactive Oddities One of the defining characteristics of Tonkato’s most
By presenting characters and worlds that are truly "other," children learn to appreciate difference and complexity in the real world. This encourages pre-literate children to engage with the
“Where did it go?” he whispered.