The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions

Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it’s the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity. * The Guardian *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! * The Sunday Times *Super-smart, witty and full of wide-eyed wonder. Every page is a delight. Be prepared to have your mind boggled! * Ben Hoare Author of An Anthology of Intriguing Animals *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. * Alom Shaha, physics teacher and author *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. * Roma Agrawal engineer and author of How Was That Built? *Certain to appeal to the always and the sometimes curious, this is a book you’ll want to return to again and again. * Books for Keeps *Isabel Thomas offers snappy, perfectly pitched scientific answers, while illustrator Aaron Cushley gives an energetic and fun feel to the lot. * Irish Independent *This is a go-to bedside read for when the most outlandish of questions pops into your head keeping you up at night. Or if you simply want to reignite that wonderful sense of childlike curiosity and innocence. * Irish Examiner *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. * LoveReading4Kids *Fun, fascinating and perfect for young and curious minds. * Good Reading Magazine *

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.

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