Greyhound Literary

365 Amazing True Things to Read in Bed

Children •
Non-Fiction
365 Amazing True Things to Read in Bed
Publication date :
October 2025
  • Quarto (World All Languages)

Bedtime is about to get a lot more interesting.365 Amazing True Things to Read in Bed is a joyful collection bursting with wild facts, weird wonders and unbelievable-but-true stories – one for every night of the year. 

You’ll learn things like…

  • Where does it rain diamonds?
  • What does a comet smell like?
  • Why would you keep a dog up your sleeve?
  • Where can you find fish that live in trees?
  • And who exactly was William Johnson Hippopotamus?

From frog trousers and glass trees to lawnmowing camels and chimpanzee painters, this is a book made for curious minds and giggly bedtimes. Each bite-sized story is perfect for winding down, sparking questions and filling young heads with big, brilliant thoughts. 

Written by former QI writer Edward Brooke-Hitching and brought to life with whimsical illustrations by Oksana Drachkovska, this is non-fiction at its most playful and surprising. Whether read aloud or under the covers with a torch, it’s the kind of book kids will return to night after night. 

A brilliant gift for curious minds, and a treasure trove of facts to enjoy together or alone, 365 Amazing True Things to Read in Bed will fill your dreams with adventure – and leave you ready to wake up and make your own.