Dotty Inventions: And Some Real Ones Too

by Roger McGough, Holly Swain (Illustrations)

Find out about how everyday things were invented, in this mix of fantasy and science! Eccentric inventor Professor Dorothy Dabble sets off to London with Digby her pet robot, to enter a competition for the best invention. On the way, they discover lots of amazing stories about the invention of everyday objects.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 30, 2004

Reviews

[Emma]

This could be a good book to use with years 2 to 4. It has strong links to science as it's all about inventions and includes some inventors who's ideas we use in every day life. It could inspire children to think creatively, particularly as some of Dotty's inventions are quite wild! It includes the National Science Museum, so if it was near the school it would be a perfect book to read before a trip. It's quite a long story but the mix of fact and fiction with Dotty and real inventions works well to keep children interested and engaged.

[Adeline Gravell]

This is a great non-fiction book that engages children in a fun way to learn about different everyday inventions we use!

[skcocnaH]

I learned some cool facts. I have NO idea how Dotty became a professor though.

[Allison]

Factoids propelled by a pretty weak, holey plotline.

[Mariah]

Some real inventions with real facts mixed in with make believe. There is an interesting UFO twist too.