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Big Questions From Little People . . . Answered By Some Very Big People [Hardcover]

Gemma Elwin Harris (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 4 Oct 2012

Children have a knack of asking great, but challenging, questions: Why is the sea salty? How far away is space? Why can't I tickle myself? What makes me me?

But how are we supposed to answer them? Imagine if we could turn to a leading expert and ask them to answer on our behalf.

This book gathers over 100 real questions from children and puts them to some of our best-loved and most knowledgeable experts. Alain de Botton explores 'How are dreams made?', Kate Humble explains 'Why do lions roar?' and Heston Blumenthal answers 'Why do we cook food?'

Their answers to the Big Questions - some complex, some searching, some surreal and some just plain cute - make this an essential handbook for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of life, the universe and why cakes taste so nice.

Includes answers from Sir David Attenborough, Dame Kelly Holmes, Bear Grylls, Derren Brown, Noam Chomsky, Dr Richard Dawkins, Alain de Botton, Annabel Karmel, Jacqueline Wilson, Jarvis Cocker, Marcus du Sautoy, Jessica Ennis, Marcus Chown, Tracy Emin, Harry Hill, Dr Christian Jessen and many more.

For each book sold a minimum of 67% of net royalty income is donated to the NSPCC

(Registered Charity Numbers 216401 & SC037717)

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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Faber and Faber (4 Oct 2012)
  • Language: Unknown
  • ISBN-10: 0571288510
  • ISBN-13: 978-0571288519
  • Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 2.9 x 20.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'After reading Big Questions... I was reminded of the limitless range of my own ignorance. The things most people don't know you could put in a book. And Faber have.' --Telegraph

'Harris has assembled a roster of experts - some celebrities, some not, all eminent in their fields - to provide succinct, accurate replies to the sort of head-scratchers that parents and teachers regularly find themselves presented with by children of primary school age and often struggle to answer. it works a treat' --Financial Times

'An entertaining and enlightening read.' --The Lady

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Real questions from primary school children, each answered by a high-profile thinker or expert in their field. Includes answers from Heston Blumenthal, Kate Humble, Alain de Botton, Richard Dawkins, Bear Grylls, Jacqueline Wilson, Jarvis Cocker, Marcus du Sautoy, Noam Chomsky, Jessica Ennis, Derren Brown, Tracy Emin and many more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Got to have this! 12 Oct 2012
By S. A. Wagner
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What a marvellous book to bring out just before Christmas - I found this book quite by chance and it currently lives on the kitchen table because we keep on dipping in to see what more amazing questions are answered so amusingly, but also pretty seriously - it's a lovely book and now when I am setting off to Christmas shop I know that I can fulfil all the requirements for the "what on EARTH am I going to get them" presents. It could have been a book without serious content but as soon as one starts looking one sees that actually the answers are SERIOUS but they work for the level of the questioner - that's clever.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for curious kids ever 1 Nov 2012
By Roz
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This is honestly the best money I have spent in a long time !!! My 6 year old is so hooked that he is readings the answers himself when I try and stop after 4or 5 .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant for Parents (and children) alike 29 Oct 2012
By Ben
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Absolutely brilliant. A tool for every parent to have, if you know a parent, are a parent or are about to become a parent then buy this book. For you, for them, for anyone.

At some point your inquisitive child will ask you a question that has you stumped - this book has some amazing answers.

My best bit is the appendix, where every question is answered by comedians, a hysterical touch.

Buy it now - and know that a huge potion goes to the NSPCC!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great idea.
Bought this a s a present for my nephews but wanted to read most of it myself first. Some good questions and answered by some very famous and surprising people. Read more
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This book is so funny,makes you think of things from and entirely different angle, can be enjoyed by young and old.
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I bought a few of these for various people in my life, everyone said what a great book and gift. If you know anyone with little ones, just buy it!
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A great book for using at parties where quizzes are needed. A book that contains questions that you may have thought about but never asked.
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I bought my son this for Christmas. I was expecting a 'BIG' book, but it is actually small. It has some interesting questions and answers in but could be a bit better presented for... Read more
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I have an eight year old son and this book is brilliant for some of those 'what if' questions - really informative.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very speedy delivery thankyou
A great book for lively and inquiring children to share with their parents! And especially good too as sales contribute to the work of the NSPCC. THANK YOU
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Purchased this for my son who is nine years old and he has read it again and again. It has a fabulous selection of authors, far more and better quality than it makes out. Read more
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I gave several copies of this book as Christmas gifts and each one went down a storm with the recipients and their parents. Highly recommended!
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