A Question & answer storybook Series

Why is soap so slippery? Where does it go when I flush? Why do my fingers get all wrinkly in the tub? Bathtime is a time full of questions for children. Here are satisfying answers to these questions, and explanations of the everyday mysteries of splashy bathtime science. Follow the familiar routine through the pages, and--surprise!--it's a picture book, too.

Do the Doors Open by Magic?

by Catherine Ripley

Published 1 January 1995

A full colour picture book to help answer some of the questions children ask about very common experiences like bath time and shopping. It is one of four in a series of read aloud storybooks with non-fiction questions and answers. The books are aimed at pre-school, nursery and reception-class children and questions are phrased as a child would ask them. Some of the questions include: how can hot and cold water run out of the same tap? Animals do not have bath tubs, so how do they stay clean? Why do worms come out when it's wet? Where do apples come from in winter? Why do I yawn when I'm tired? And so on. Catherine Ripley, the author provides answers that should not only satisfy children's curiosity, but will do so without being condescending or overly complex. Scot Ritchie's illustrations are intended to add to the idea that learning can be fun.

Why is the Sky Blue?

by Catherine Ripley

Published 1 March 1997

A colour picture book to help answer some of the questions children ask about very common experiences like bath time and shopping. It is one of four in a series of read aloud storybooks with non-fiction questions and answers. The books are aimed at pre-school, nursery and reception-class children and questions are phrased as a child would ask them. Some of the questions include: how can hot and cold water run out of the same tap? Animals do not have bath tubs, so how do they stay clean? Why do worms come out when it's wet? Where do apples come from in winter? Why do I yawn when I'm tired? And so on. Catherine Ripley, the author provides answers that should not only satisfy children's curiosity, but will do so without being condescending or overly complex. Scot Ritchie's illustrations are intended to add to the idea that learning can be fun.

Why Is Soap So Slippery -Lib

by Catherine Ripley

Published 1 September 1995

Why Do Cows Moo?

by Catherine Ripley

Published 1 March 1998

How does a chick get out of the egg? Why do pigs roll in the mud? Why do horses sleep standing up? Catherine Ripley (a.k.a. "The Answer Lady") is back with a new title in the popular Question and Answer Storybook series for young children. "Why Do Cows Moo?" is a wonderful collection of some of the most common questions kids ask about animals, and answers adults will want to know before visiting the farm or country fair.

In an innovative combination that involves children, this book is a picture book as well as an information book. It tells a wordless story about a child's excursion to an agricultural fair with her best friend, and their first encounters with the feathered and furry creatures they find there. As the story unfolds, the answers to her questions are explained in easy-to-understand terms that will fascinate both child and adult. Information "Bits" end the book with more interesting facts.

The Question and Answer Storybook series is designed for parents and educators who have to face the delightful, and often puzzling, questions young children ask. Each book is rich in illustration and begins in a familiar setting, revealing the wonder of the events in the life of a young child. The questions are phrased as a child would ask them and answers are easily explained.