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

Join renowned poet Brian Bilston for a hilarious, non-fiction adventure in 100 poems - with 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.

A new illustrated non-fiction children's poetry book for 2025

About the Author

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.

Reviews

'This book is a triple H: Hysterical, Humorous and Hilarious!' - LoveReading4Kids

Book Information
ISBN 9780008682804
Author Brian Bilston
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Red Shed
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 720g
Dimensions(mm) 286mm * 226mm * 12mm