Why are parents in charge and not children? Can dogs laugh? Are we all aliens? This book is here to answer all the bamboozling questions that whizz around in kids' heads before bed!
'Top-notch non-fiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it's the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity' The Guardian, praise for The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions
Has a slug ever been to space? When did life begin? Why do we have two nostrils?
Following on from The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions, this books provides EVEN MORE answers to the weird, wonderful and sometimes downright dumbfounding questions that buzz around kids' brains at bedtime – covering topics such as philosophy, science, nature, animals, geography, culture and more. With fascinating but short, succinct answers and inviting illustrations, it really is the perfect read for inquisitive children.
"Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it’s the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity." - The Guardian on The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions
"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 on The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions
"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 on The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions
"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 on The Bedtime Book of Impossible 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." - Roma Agrawal engineer and author of How Was That Built? on The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions
