"A very entertaining, absorbing…miscellany of really cool stuff .a rather amusing, unconventional compendium of factual trivia." --- Magpies magazine "A mad and interesting miscellany of facts." --- New Zealand Post (a Children's Book Award finalist) "Absolutely compelling." --- January Magazine "Answers every question that any child has ever pondered in a funny and easy-to-read style. If you've ever wondered who invented the hamburger, or why spiders don't stick to their webs, or what 'cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey' really means - this is the book for you." --- Northern Rivers Family Magazine "A Bryson's Short History of Nearly Everything for young readers. Funny and informative.

" ---The Sun Bookshop "If you know a child who loves to ask questions - from the clever to the quirky - this is just the book. It will offer up a steady dose of humor and fascinating facts that will delight any child. What's more, the format makes it perfect for kids daunted by long chapters." --- Today's Parent Toronto "Contains oodles of interesting facts and feats. Pack this one for long drives." --- M magazine , The Sunday Age "Your kid will love it!" --- Single Parent Bible.