The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions

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Aaron Cushley is a talented illustrator from Belfast who studied Illustration and Graphic design at the University Of Ulster. Aaron loves illustrating non fiction books and was shortlisted for the Information Book Award 2021 for How Many Mice Make an Elephant?, by Tracey Turner (Pan MacMillan). 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? It is only when magic intervenes and the reindeer comes to life that everything comes right and the bookshop is saved. Christmassy and colourful, young readers up to 37 books tall will love it. Five Bears

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Full of insightful facts and curious conundrums, this is the perfect present for any inquisitive child. Queries such as "Can you touch a rainbow?", "How do planes fly?" and more are answered in witty, informative ways. I'd advise reading it yourself so you can act smug when the answers finally come! Our school Reading ambassadors really enjoyed this fascinating book. The Bedtime book of Impossible Questions answers those questions that you didn't know you had. Perfect for bedtime reading for those who ask 'why what when where and how', it will quench your child's thirst for unusual facts. Questions like why are bubbles always round? What is the world's worst smell? Why can't I remember being a baby? How many stars are there? And many, many more. The only issue one of our reading Ambassadors had was there is so much information for your brain it may keep you up past your bedtime!Night Mayor Franklefink has vanished from the Transylvanian Express - and it's up to you to solve the case! Part of the Solve Your Own Mystery seri... If there is a lot in the world that puzzles you, questions like can you touch a rainbow, or why don't humans have tails?, then you need The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions, which holds the answers to lots of questions like these. Author Isabel Thomas has collected the questions from children themselves during her visits to schools around the country - and she decided to put them together in The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions, so we can all find the answers to these and more questions! With a toddler who asks me why, dozens of times a day, I'm relieved to have found the perfect book to satisfy her curiosity! The range of topics and breadth of science covered is breathtaking, and the illustrations bring a beautiful warmth. Forget my child, I'm learning loads too.

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This is a delightful book to read with a child. Isabel's clear and succinct answers, combined with the gorgeous illustrations make this a perfect addition to our regular bedtime reading. 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.Author Guy Bass introduces SCRAP, about one robot who tried to protect the humans on his planet against an army of robots. Now the humans need his... 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. This would be a wonderful addition to a young child’s bookshelf. Lambing Time and Other Animal Tales

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Isabel Thomas is a science writer and the author of a galaxy of books for young audiences, including Moth: An Evolution Story, illus Daniel Egnéus. She also writes for science magazines including The Week Junior and creates STEM outreach resources for the BBC. www.isabelthomas.co.uk Absolutely! Every time I speak to children and introduce myself as the author of 200+ books, I immediately tell them a secret. A secret that all science writers (and scientists) share. Nobody carries all this knowledge around in their head with them, and often I begin writing about a topic knowing nothing at all! However, with imaginative questions and diligent research, you really can find an answer to everything… To answer the 73 questions in this book, my footnotes tell me I consulted more than 500 sources! Isabel Thomas is an award-winning science writer and children’s author. She has written more than 180 science books about science and nature for young audiences. Isabel has been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Awards and won the AAAS Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books 2020. Every question in the book comes from this collection, apart from one. Are cats liquid or solid? was asked - and answered - by a physicist called Marc Antoine-Fardin. I often use it in school assemblies to demonstrate the sheer joy of using science and mathematics to provide satisfying answers to bamboozling questions, so it had to have an honorary spot in the book! You have been writing about science for some time now, but did you still need to research the answers?The winners of The Farshore Reading for Pleasure Teacher Awards 2023, highlighting the work schools are doing to encourage a love of reading, have... Recommended by Nature Ecology & Evolution!“The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions is filled with interesting questions and engaging, science-based answers. There is plenty to appeal to curiosity about the physical and biological world and author Isabel Thomas takes every opportunity to introduce fundamental scientific concepts in an accessible way for readers over the age of 7.” Asking everything from “How does gravity work?”, “Why am I me and not someone else?”, and “Do plants have feelings?”, to “How do we know Earth is round?”, “Are aliens real?” and “Could I swim in ice-cream?”, this book is fascinating and fun. What’s more, not only does The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions ask dozens of seemingly impossible questions that might keep you up at night, but it also shares answers, so readers can drift into thought-provoking dreams that’ll keep them curious about the world. We were thrilled that Isabel joined The LoveReading LitFest to share her real life adventures in curiosity. You can find a preview of this event and sign up to become a member. The LoveReading LitFest is a digitally native, all year round, online literature and books festival, with new content released every week is a free-for-all-users festival. Other than some fascinating insights into our world, what would you like young readers to take from your book? When she's not writing, you'll find her experimenting, inventing, drawing, exploring and wearing out her library card.

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What is impossible about The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions is the ability to put it down. As much as you may wish to share it with a child it is hard not to keep reading yourself to find the answers. Hilarious!Recommended by Children’s Books Ireland on Today with Claire Byrne!“This book is absolutely mind-blowing, and I would have loved it as a child.” With bright, bold illustrations by Aaron Cushley, Isabel Thomas’ The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions explores a huge range of scientific topics in an engaging way that’s sure to satisfy committed young thinkers. Moreover, it’s also set to inspire 7+ year-olds who’ve yet to be sparked by the magic of science and nature.