laurenpedersen's review against another edition
3.0
Cute concept. I didn't read it cover to cover but mostly glanced at a few stories.neat idea for a fundraiser as intended.
khchristensen's review against another edition
2.0
Yes, you can eat a worm. If you really have to. But you should probably cook it first. Bear Grylls likes them boiled with some pine needles.
turbomandoll's review against another edition
3.0
Questions from children posed to some of the best minds of our age (and Miranda Hart) and answered in a way that, well, a child can understand.
Although I'm clearly not the target audience for this (the book is more for parents trying to explain to their inquisitive child why the sky is blue or if a cow would fly into space if it didn't fart for a year(!)), it is a reminder that sometimes you do need to think like a child to really capture the wonder in the world and the innocence of some of the questions is rather lovely. Skimmable at times but depending on the person answering the question, an enjoyable read.
Although I'm clearly not the target audience for this (the book is more for parents trying to explain to their inquisitive child why the sky is blue or if a cow would fly into space if it didn't fart for a year(!)), it is a reminder that sometimes you do need to think like a child to really capture the wonder in the world and the innocence of some of the questions is rather lovely. Skimmable at times but depending on the person answering the question, an enjoyable read.
goldiefan's review against another edition
4.0
Very good book for children and adults- light reading with some great contributions.
sarawattae's review against another edition
3.0
Una lectura muy divertida porque en muchos sentidos me sentí como una niña pequeña llena de curiosidad. Mis respuestas favoritas fueron sobre por qué hay gente tan alta, por qué los dinosaurios se extinguieron, acaso todos somos familia, existen los extraterrestres y cómo llegan las burbujas a las bebidas con gas. Ya estoy armada y preparada para todas las preguntas que me hará mi sobrina a lo largo de su vida
andycyca's review against another edition
5.0
Children are no idiots, only slightly less experienced than us adults. This is why they sometimes seem to have no barriers to their thoughts, actions and questions. We do, because we take many things for granted.
This is why reading this book is not only educational for kids and adults alike, but therapeutic as well. Just reading through the index made me wonder how many things I think I know but never give a second thought about it.
The selection of experts is astounding and I really appreciate that their answers are never condescending, but plain, informative and even poetic.
My recommendation is to ponder every question for a while before reading what the expert has to say. Do you know the answer? Could you know the answer? What do you know about the subject? Then read along and marvel yourself
This is why reading this book is not only educational for kids and adults alike, but therapeutic as well. Just reading through the index made me wonder how many things I think I know but never give a second thought about it.
The selection of experts is astounding and I really appreciate that their answers are never condescending, but plain, informative and even poetic.
My recommendation is to ponder every question for a while before reading what the expert has to say. Do you know the answer? Could you know the answer? What do you know about the subject? Then read along and marvel yourself
inesbandeira's review against another edition
5.0
because grown-ups forget to be free and joyful in the moment and you are brilliant at that.
i'm really not a kids-person, but i love this book. it's a really simple concept, really, following einstein's theory that, if you know something well-enough, you can explain it to a child. the book is sort of a dialogue between children who ask questions about, well, everything, and experts on different fields that answer them.
the answers are brilliant. the author really did a wonderful job picking the right people in the right fields for this.
i'm really not a kids-person, but i love this book. it's a really simple concept, really, following einstein's theory that, if you know something well-enough, you can explain it to a child. the book is sort of a dialogue between children who ask questions about, well, everything, and experts on different fields that answer them.
the answers are brilliant. the author really did a wonderful job picking the right people in the right fields for this.
imsophiedavies's review against another edition
2.0
Cute, informative, and written perfectly; a book adults can enjoy but clearly written with children firmly in mind. Some interesting questions answered by some amazing people (hello, David Attenborough) I really enjoyed reading this book on my journey home from a Christmas with the family. The book is light, entertaining, informative, and a little bit fluffy around the edges.
joannema7's review
5.0
So many big big thinkers and communicators and favorite authors have contributed to this book! And then, there's me! Yikes! :D I am honored to be among greats like Mary Roach and Marcus Chown as we answer questions submitted by kids.
I recommend this book because the proceeds go to charity! There is a UK and a US version, so look for it. :)
I recommend this book because the proceeds go to charity! There is a UK and a US version, so look for it. :)