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A Poem for Every Question

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Funny and thought-provoking answers to curious questions … in poetry form!

Join renowned poet Brian Bilston for a hilarious, non-fiction adventure in 100 poems – with subjects ranging from science and animals to unicorns, pyramids, technology and MUCH more.

Questions include …

· How many stars in the Universe exploded today?

· Who invented football?

· Who is the champion weightlifter of the animal world?

· How did the ancient Egyptians make a mummy?

Each fascinating question about the world around us is answered with one of Brian’s unforgettable, witty and characterful poems. Expect the hilarious, thought-provoking, poignant – and downright silly!

Brian’s poems are accompanied by an extra non-fiction explainer, filled with facts and written with just as much humour and heart as the poems. Prepare to find some amazing stories and information to share with your family, teachers and friends!

Each page is brought to life with bright, humorous and characterful artwork by Bristol-based illustrator, animator and cartoonist Joe Berger. Joe has illustrated over 40 children’s books including Sammy Striker and the Football Cup by Catherine Emmett and Sometimes I am Furious by Timothy Knapman. He is a past official illustrator for World Book Day, and winner of Booktrust’s Best New Illustrators Award.

Our Review Panel says...

A Poem for Every Question is a clever and entertaining collection that takes the kinds of questions children ask every day and answers them through poetry. Questions such as “What are rainbows made from?” and “What is absolute zero?” are explored in playful, imaginative ways that make learning feel fun and accessible.

Each poem is built around a single question and the topics covered are wide-ranging, including science, geography and history. This makes the book easy to dip into and ideal for sharing, whether in the classroom or at home. The poems often debate and discussion, encouraging children to think more deeply about how to explain the world around them. A particularly strong feature is the short paragraph of factual information that follows each poem. These clear, concise explanations provide a straightforward answer to the question, helping children connect the creativity of the poem with accurate non-fiction knowledge.

The book strikes a lovely balance between being funny and informative. For teachers, it offers a great opportunity to link poetry with cross-curricular learning, while parents will enjoy how naturally it invites shared reading and conversation.

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