Why Can't I Tickle Myself? by Gemma Elwin Harris
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? This book gathers over 100 real questions from children and puts them to some of our best-loved and most knowledgeable experts.
A lovely thing by lovely people for a lovely charity-- Miranda Hart Perfect for kids who ask 'Why?' -- Dan Snow Charming and informative. (Four star review) The Independent The whole family will be hooked. Sunday Times Style magazine An invaluable spur to asking questions and thinking about answers. The Guardian Certain to give you pause about much of what you thought you knew, or at the very least rekindle that childlike curiosity about and awe at the basic fabric of the world we live in. -- Maria Popova Brainpickings.org 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 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. The Telegraph
Gemma Elwin Harris is a freelance editor and features writer. She has one son and three nieces, whose curiosity inspired this book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780571288526 |
| ISBN 10 | 0571288529 |
| Title | Why Can't I Tickle Myself? |
| Author | Gemma Elwin Harris |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
| Year published | 2013-10-03 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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