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The Little Bedtime Book of Impossible ANIMAL Questions

By Isabel Thomas
Series: Impossible Questions
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Could llamas learn to fly? What is a shark's greatest fear? And are scientists really going to bring back woolly mammoths? The animal world is incredible – and just full of the kinds of weird wonders that leave you with questions squeaking, squawking, and chattering about... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Could llamas learn to fly? What is a shark's greatest fear? And are scientists really going to bring back woolly mammoths?
The Little Bedtime Book of Impossible Animal Questions tackles the weird and wonderful questions that pop into kids' heads right before they fall asleep, making it the perfect book to delve into before bed!

Could llamas learn to fly? What is a shark's greatest fear? And are scientists really going to bring back woolly mammoths?
The Little Bedtime Book of Impossible Animal Questions tackles the weird and wonderful questions that pop into kids' heads right before they fall asleep, making it the perfect book to delve into before bed!

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Could llamas learn to fly? What is a shark's greatest fear? And are scientists really going to bring back woolly mammoths?

The animal world is incredible – and just full of the kinds of weird wonders that leave you with questions squeaking, squawking, and chattering about in your brain! Luckily, The Little Bedtime Book of Impossible Animal Questions is here to offer answers to the most bamboozling questions and curious animal queries that you can think of, and even a few wild ones you might never have imagined!

Do insects have emotions? Why aren't tigers green? Did dinosaurs have belly buttons?

With engaging and accessible text by expert science writer Isabel Thomas and dreamy illustrations by Margarida Esteves, The Little Bedtime Book of Impossible Animal Questions is the perfect bedside companion to delve into when your mind is buzzing with questions and counting sheep just won't do the trick!

PRAISE FOR 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

"The perfect present for any inquisitive child." The Sunday Times

A Guardian Best Children's Book of 2022

Shortlisted for Children’s Book of the Year: STEM The Week Junior Book Awards

Series: Impossible Questions

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  • The Little Bedtime Book of Impossible ANIMAL Questions
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    The Little Bedtime Book of Impossible ANIMAL Questions
    Could llamas learn to fly? What is a shark's greatest fear? And are scientists really going to bring back woolly mammoths? The animal world is incredible – and just full of the kinds of weird wonders that leave you with questions squeaking, squawking, and chattering about in your brain! Luckily, The Little Bedtime Book of Impossible Animal Questions is here...
    By Isabel Thomas
    Paperback
    $2299
    Pre-order
    Out 3 Nov 2026
  • The Bedtime Book of EVEN MORE Impossible Questions
    The perfect present for any inquisitive child. The Sunday Times Top-notch non-fiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it's the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity. The Guardian praise for The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions – A Guardian Best Children's Book of the Year Has a slug ever been to space? When did life begin? Why do...
    By Isabel Thomas
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526689801

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Margarida Esteves

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Isabel Thomas Kids & YA Pre-orders Pre-order Books Pre-Order Children's Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: Impossible Questions

About the Author

Isabel Thomas is a science writer and the author of a galaxy of books for young audiences. They include Moth and Fox illustrated by Daniel Egnéus, and The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions illustrated by Aaron Cushley. Isabel studied Human Sciences at the University of Oxford and Education Research at the University of Cambridge.

Margarida Esteves is an illustrator based in London. She works digitally and likes to use bold and bright colours, lots of details and rich textures in her art. She previously illustrated The Bedtime Book of Even More Impossible Questions.

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