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The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions
Solving children’s weird and wonderful questions with SCIENCE!
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See moreWhy does rain smell rainy? How do cats squeeze into the smallest of boxes? Why do we need two ears? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions tackles the weird and wonderful questions that pop into kids' heads right before they fall asleep, making it the perfect book to delve into before bed!
Why does rain smell rainy? How do cats squeeze into the smallest of boxes? Why do we need two ears? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions tackles the weird and wonderful questions that pop into kids' heads right before they fall asleep, making it the perfect book to delve into before bed!
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A Guardian Best Children's Book of 2022
Shortlisted for Children’s Book of the Year: STEM The Week Junior Book Awards
"Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it’s the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity." — Guardian
"The perfect present for any inquisitive child." — The Sunday Times
Why are bubbles always round? Could I ever touch a rainbow? Why can't I remember being a baby?
Have you ever not been able to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing round your brain? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions will offer answers to the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of.
How many stars are in the night sky? Why don't animals wear clothes? Do plants have feelings? This book will define, debunk and demystify the trickiest of questions and even open your eyes to questions you have never even thought of!
With engaging and accessible text and accompanied by exciting, inviting illustrations, The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions is the perfect bedside companion to delve into when you are wondering if there really is an answer to everything.
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Reviews praise The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions for igniting scientific curiosity and being the perfect gift for inquisitive children. It delivers witty and informative answers to curious questions, complemented by delightful illustrations, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. Readers appreciate its ability to satisfy curiosity and provide insightful learning, capturing a sense of wonder and fascination.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526623751
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Aaron Cushley
- Illustrated by Aaron Cushley
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 202.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 640g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Isabel Thomas is a science writer and the author of a galaxy of books for young audiences. They include Moth: An Evolution Story, illustrated by Daniel Egnéus, which won the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books. She also writes for science magazines including The Week Junior Science + Nature and creates STEM outreach resources for organisations such as the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the BBC. Isabel studied Human Sciences at the University of Oxford and Education Research at the University of Cambridge. Find out more at www.isabelthomas.co.uk |@isabelwriting
Aaron Cushley is a talented illustrator from Belfast. Aaron’s work is inspired by his inner child and the world around him, and he loves exploring the innocence and creativity that emerges when he takes a pencil in his hand. He was shortlisted for the Information Book Award 2021 for How Many Mice Make an Elephant?, written by Tracey Turner, published by Pan MacMillan and for the North Somerset Teachers' Book Awards 2020 for Poems for a Green Blue Planet written by Sabrina Mahfouz, published by Hodder.
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