I wonder: A book of questions with no answers by Phillip Bunting

Author and illustrator Philp Bunting has a way with words and ideas that leave the reader looking at complex scenarios that they may not have ever considered. I Wonder: A Book of Questions with No Answers is a book that will offer the opportunity to think deeply about all sorts of things that cannot be yet answered.

The book begins with the question: Have you ever wondered what we don’t know? This is followed by a short statement about the curiosity of humans and finding out things, but stresses there is still so much we need to understand. Some of the wonderings given consideration include: I wonder what love is?  I wonder why we make art? I wonder what makes us want to be good? I wonder why we’re here? I wonder why we need so much sleep? I wonder what lies beneath?  All are cleverly commented on by the author using fact and humour which encourages the reader to question further but of course, no answer is provided.

The graphic-style illustrations are bright and colourful, and in trademark Philip Bunting style. The end papers are busy and showcase a myriad of items that are mentioned in the text. The final wondering may leave us all pondering and overthinking: I wonder if this is all a dream? Where we are left wondering if someone or something is dreaming our life for us!

Themes: Science & Technology, General Interest, Wonder, Thoughts, Questions, Humour.

Kathryn Beilby