Funny and thought-provoking answers to curious questions … in poetry form!

Explore the incredible world of non-fiction with much-loved poet Brian Bilston!

This hilarious non-fiction collection of 100 poems has subjects ranging from science and animals to unicorns, pyramids, technology and MUCH more.

Questions include …

· How many stars in the Universe exploded today?

· Who invented football?

· Who is the champion weightlifter of the animal world?

· How did the ancient Egyptians make a mummy?

Each fascinating question about the world around us is answered with one of Brian's unforgettable, witty and characterful poems. Expect the hilarious, thought-provoking, poignant – and downright silly!

Brian’s poems are accompanied by an extra non-fiction explainer, filled with facts and written with just as much humour and heart as the poems. Prepare to find some amazing stories and information to share with your family, teachers and friends!

Each page is brought to life with bright, humorous and characterful artwork by Bristol-based illustrator, animator and cartoonist Joe Berger. Joe has illustrated over 40 children’s books including Sammy Striker and the Football Cup by Catherine Emmett and Sometimes I am Furious by Timothy Knapman. He is a past official illustrator for World Book Day, and winner of Booktrust’s Best New Illustrators Award.

Join renowned poet Brian Bilston for a hilarious non-fiction adventure!

'A book that will entertain, delight and surely be returned to often.’ – LoveReading4Kids

'This book is a triple H: Hysterical, Humorous and Hilarious!' – Lucas, LoveReading4Kids reader reviewer

‘…a thought-provoking collection of poems which answer a myriad of intriguing questions, accompanied by bright, energetic illustrations.’ – ReadingZone

The boys absolutely loved reading through the poems’ – @asiddorn

'It covers so many different topics from science to history and everything in between. There’s plenty of silliness too’ – @mum_of_boys_northeast

‘Each fascinating question about the world around us is answered with a witty and characterful poem’ – @katys_book_shelf

‘A thought-provoking collection of poems which answer a myriad of intriguing questions accompanied by bright, energetic illustrations’ – Through the Bookshelf

'Perfect for children who just love asking questions – and getting hilarious answers and brilliant illustrations’ – Parenting Without Tears

'A gloriously giftable large format hardback’ – @achukabooks

‘There’s a poem for everyone here, something everyone will enjoy!’ – @_tarasteaching

'Perfect for curious minds and mini fact-finders!’ @partywithmythree

‘Factual and funny, and we love the creative way each question is answered with a poem’ @samhopesocial

Brian Bilston writes poems full of humour, energy and heart and has become much loved on social media. His published poetry collections include, You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love?, Let Sleeping Cats Lie, 50 Ways to Score a Goal, And So This is Christmas and Days Like These.

Joe Berger is a Bristol-based illustrator, animator and cartoonist. Joe has illustrated over 40 children’s books including Frank Cottrell Boyce’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang books, Sammy Striker and the Football Cup by Catherine Emmett and Sometimes I am Furious by Timothy Knapman. He is a past official illustrator for World Book Day and winner of Booktrust’s Best New Illustrators Award.