Catherine Ripley writes children's non-fiction that starts with the sort of practical questions young children ask about ordinary life. Why? gathers questions about nature, science and the world around us, moving from the kitchen and bathroom to parks, farms and supermarkets: why the sky is blue, why stomachs growl, why soap feels slippery and why animals behave as they do. The answers are short, concrete and designed to be understood aloud, with Scot Ritchie's illustrations helping turn factual explanation into a picture-book experience. Rather than organising science by school subject, Ripley follows curiosity from one familiar situation to another. Her work fits question-and-answer books, early science, children's reference and read-aloud non-fiction for preschool and primary-age readers. Why? is the main entry point, particularly for families who want straightforward explanations without the density of an encyclopaedia and for children who enjoy moving rapidly from one small mystery to the next. Read more Less
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