The questions continue to flow at home. A 2017 study revealed that the average four-year-old ask s 73 questions a day . And the average parent knows that t he most wonderful – and hardest to answer – are always saved for bedtime! 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." 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? 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! Pupils enjoyed a VIP visit from author Ms Isabel Thomas, on World Book Day, who ran inspirational workshops and activities with the girls. Pre-prep pupils were captivated with story-telling.”

ChatGPT is impressive, and it’s just getting started. It’s essential that writers and publishers understand how readers and learners are embracing AI software, and how this might develop.

Publisher

Yesterday, children in Year 3 and Year 4 spent the morning meeting children's author, Isabel Thomas,via zoom. Isabel Thomas is a science author who has written many books, including her new book, 'The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions'. As you can imagine, the children were so excited to combine two of ourfavourites at Badger Hill: Science and reading. Have you ever not been able to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing round your brain? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions will offer answers to the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. Help Isabel explore answers with interactive challenges and bring your most bamboozling brainteasers for a chance to star in her next book. An event for everyone who won’t take ‘I don’t know’ for an answer.

I just wanted to to say, thank you again for taking time out of your day to talk to us. The kids absolutely loved it and certainly felt inspired to hear how you became a writer (one of our SEND boys created his own book right away about space after hearing you talk). We were also impressed by your knowledge about science with all our silly science questions."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.”

Recommended by Nature Ecology & Evolution!“The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions is filled with interesting questions and engaging, science-based answers. There is plenty to appeal to curiosity about the physical and biological world and author Isabel Thomas takes every opportunity to introduce fundamental scientific concepts in an accessible way for readers over the age of 7.” With engaging and accessible text and accompanied by exciting, inviting illustrations, The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions is the perfect bedside companion to delve into when you are wondering if there really is an answer to everything. Author Anna Kemp introduces The Hollow Hills, the sequel to her dark magical tale, Into Goblyn Wood. 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 . 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?As one blogger brilliantly summed up, “At bedtime, my children turn into dehydrated philosophers in need of a hug.” Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it's the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity." Guardian A Guardian Best Book of 2022!“Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it’s the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity.” We cannot thank you enough for a thoroughly inspirational afternoon! You were amazing! The children gone home raving about liquid cats and dogs swimming in ice-cream! Thank you so much!" We had the opportunity to ask Isabel some 'impossible' science questions ourselves, such as 'Why are bubbles round?'. We really enjoyed our morning learning about being an author and a scientist too!'

I offer full-day or half day visits, starting with a 30-minute assembly and moving on to interactive workshops that integrate science and literacy learning. 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.

Carefully curated books about science and nature have the power to connect with children in a way that AI can’t; to encourage them to notice the insect, appreciate its beauty and mystery and yearn to discover its name If I was born in a different year, would I still be me? 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.