Reddit mentions of Action Philosophers!

I've been looking at this book as a way to introduce my kids to logic and critical thinking: The Fallacy Detective.

Also, if you haven't seen the philosophy comics, they are worth a look. These are really more for teenagers I think, but they look really good.

• Action Philosophers!
  
• Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth
  
  There are a lot more than just these if you look around, but I think these are a good start.

As a philosophy major, I am trying to get my younger brother (11 years old) more interested in philosophy, or at least more knowledgable about philosophy so I got him a copy of Action Philosophers. Its a big comic book, and its super easy to read and I just answer questions for clarifications and explanations. I was actually thinking about this yesterday.

Ok, in my opinion most major philosophy is so hampered in jargon and 'ye olde speech' that it's too intimidating for hobbyists or just plain too boring to read and follow. The following two recommendations are great for those wanting an intro that will make sense and stick for when you start getting into more complex readings.

Philosophy Bro
An excellent site for a beginner. Basically Cliff Notes of major works written in an understandable manner.

Action Philosophers
A Comic book that explains a buncha major philosophers lives and ideas that shape the way we think today. It's funny AND educational.

Gonick also has a History of The U.S., by the way.

Van Lente and Dunlavey's Action Philosophers is also a candidate if you're into the history of philosophy. In fact, while I'm at it, let me recommend the "For beginners" series about different philosophers and philosophic traditions. Examples: Marx, Freud, Existensialism etc. For a preview of the series, check out Philosophy for beginners at Google Books.

Edit: They even have reddit favourite Noam Chomsky for beginners!

"Action Philosophers" by Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey.
A collection of comic strips about various famous historical philosophers. Great for familiarizing kids with the great thinkers in a fun way.
http://www.amazon.com/Action-Philosophers-Fred-Van-Lente/dp/0977832937

I should caution that in a conservative school setting there may be some parts that parents might consider inappropriate, such as Diogenes public behavior.

It sort of reminds me of Action Philosophers in that it presents philosophical concepts in the least boring way possible. I like it.