Read the latest book reviews of Minipreneur’s favourite fact-filled books published by DK Children’s this season. Beautifully designed and illustrated, DK’s award-winning and best-selling children’s books appeal to kids of all ages. DK’s fun and factual kids books cover everything from a child’s first words to the human body. Parents should consider adding these books to your child’s bookshelf because of DK Children’s unique ability to combine fun with education, making them invaluable resources for young learners aged 7+.
5 Facts a Day: Science
Written by DK Children’s experts, this engaging book offers children aged 8-12 a fun way to explore more than 1,825 mind-blowing science facts, from rocks to robots, cells to solar systems. Presented in bite-sized, daily nuggets, topics include electromagnetism, evolution, space, and biology, with an accessible layout and entertaining design that encourages dipping in and out. Parents will enjoy the educational structure and wealth of knowledge while children will delight in discovering jaw-dropping facts and astonishing scientific trivia. £16.99 published by DK Children’s.
Marvellous Messages
Written by talented deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis and illustrated by the gifted Lena Addink, this captivating book takes readers on a globetrotting, time-travelling adventure through the history of communication. Perfect for young readers aged 7+, children join Rose, her cat Halo, and the charming tour guide Perky the Pigeon to explore ancient languages, hieroglyphic ‘emojis’, secret codes, and even animal communication. Interspersed with Messaging Milestones and Rose’s Superstars, the book celebrates inspiring figures from the deaf world, including Millicent Simmonds and Kitty O’Neil. Parents will appreciate the educational breadth and creative storytelling while children will delight in the interactive adventures and fascinating facts. £16.99 published by DK Children’s.
What If… You Didn’t Make Snot?
Written by the skilled Emma Young and illustrated by Super Freak, this engaging science book answers 33 quirky, laugh-out-loud questions about the human body. Perfect for children aged 7-9, topics range from sleep and blood vessels to nerves and nutrients, all explained with humour and accessible science facts. Photography and cartoon-style illustrations bring each topic to life, making it ideal for reluctant readers and curious minds alike. Parents will relish the clever, educational explanations while children will revel in discovering the wacky, fascinating answers to everyday bodily mysteries. £9.99 published by DK Children’s.
About Time
Co-written by watchmaker & historian, Rebecca Struthers (the first British person with a PhD in horology) and science writer & teacher Alom Shaha with pictures by accomplished illustrator Lucy Rose, this interactive book introduces children aged 7-9 to the science and history of timekeeping. From the mechanics of clocks to time zones and time management, readers learn how humans have measured and understood time through history. With hands-on activities, historical insights, and practical learning, this book combines the expertise of a horologist and a physics teacher in a captivating, educational package. Parents will appreciate the depth and curriculum-aligned content while children will immerse themselves in discovering how time shapes our lives. £14.99 published by DK Children’s.
Celtic Myths
Written by the acclaimed Martin MacIntyre and illustrated by the multi-award-winning Katie Ponder, this stunning treasury presents more than 20 enthralling retellings of Celtic myths for readers aged 7-9. From demigod Cú Chulainn to warrior-hero Fionn Mac Cumhaill and princess Gráinne, children encounter gods, heroines and fantastical creatures in stories told with immediacy and clarity, retaining the romance and intrigue of the originals. Striking illustrations bring each tale to life, while profiles of characters and pronunciation guides enrich the learning experience. Parents will value the accessible, educational content while children will be captivated by the magical adventures and vibrant illustrations. £18.99 published by DK Children’s.
