About This Book
"Snot Collectors and Spider Ladders" is a delightful and humorous non-fiction book that introduces young readers to a collection of truly bizarre and often useless inventions. Author Mike Goldsmith presents each invention with wit and engaging descriptions, making the concept of invention accessible and entertaining. Perfect for children aged 4-11, this book encourages creativity and critical thinking in a lighthearted way, sparking conversations about problem-solving and imagination. It's an excellent choice for reluctant readers or anyone needing a good laugh.
Ever heard of peck-proof eyewear for hens? A chopstick mounted noodle-cooler? An in-built trouser cushion? This is a hilarious collection of the world's most useless inventions. Readers will find solutions to problems they never knew existed.
Discussion Prompts
1
If you could invent anything, no matter how silly, what would it be and why?
2
Which invention in the book made you laugh the most?
3
Do you think any of these "useless" inventions could actually be useful in a funny way?
4
What's a problem you have that you wish someone would invent a solution for?
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