The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions

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In this story of hope and endurance, we follow a scientist and her team during their search for the elusive 'Giant Arctic Jellyfish'. WOW! This book is incredible! Do animals make friends? How many trees are there in the whole world? Could I ever touch a rainbow? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions answers all these questions and a whole bunch more. Thank you so much for your amazing hard work and preparation for the fantastic three events today. It was so lovely to see all the children and teachers enjoying it."

If you are using Moth or Fox as part of your curriculum, this is the workshop for you! Students will learn how I go about researching and writing a lyrical non-fiction book, meet some real-life moth caterpillars with superpowers, and craft their own science-based art or poetry. Award-winning writer Isabel Thomas has a secret to share: science isn’t about knowing facts or wearing a lab coat. It’s about asking impossible questions! Why do we need eyebrows? Are feelings made of atoms? Could I swim in ice cream? What’s the world’s worst smell? This book would suit a wide range of ages, from five-year-olds who ask a million questions a day themselves, to 11-year-olds who are curious and ready to absorb the information and facts. My daughter and I highly recommend 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." Guardian Full of fascinating facts and awesome illustrations, my daughter and I have barely scratched the surface of this large book that has almost 100 questions and answers. There are answers to questions I haven't even thought of! Each question is answered in a fun, accessible way and big concepts are explored with ease and joy. I am looking forward to finding out more truths about the universe, the world and all the creatures within it by continuing to make my way through this book.As one blogger brilliantly summed up, “At bedtime, my children turn into dehydrated philosophers in need of a hug.”

Of course, we all need enough sleep ( the reasons are explained in the book! ) so each answer is written as a short, self-contained bedtime story, subtly weaving in scientific research . Why am I me and not someone else ? Why can’t I stay up as late as you ? Why do I like my friends more than other people? Why won’t I live forever? 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.”Children’s questions can be unexpected, baffling and even impossible to answer fully . But as a writer, they are a brilliant starting point for adventures in the real world . Recommended by ReadPlus!“Right from the very first chapter, ‘Shall I tell you a secret?’ where the author tells the reader that science is about asking questions, it is clear this will become a treasured bedtime or indeed, anytime book.” One hundred million users signed up to ChatCPT within two months of its launch, and I’m one of them. As a science writer, I was keen to try out the OpenAI chatbot’s so-called game-changing ability to provide written answers to any question. Answers reportedly so creative and coherent that machine learning is predicted to disrupt the children’s book industry. ChatGPT handled my straightforward science questions with impressive ease. At first, it feels like a GPS for navigating the Internet sprawl – avoiding the pile up of search engine results on your way the information you need. It’s easy to see why it has already been incorporated into science and maths tutoring systems, and can even pass some of the world’s toughest exams. Collecting together the most bamboozling questions I’ve ever been asked by children, it’s a celebration of curiosity, and a treasure trove of answers written to be read aloud .