Ian Gilbert's book came out of years of research, teaching and experience about how to use the brain more effectively. It is designed to be read to a child or class, but there are many asides for adult consumption, ie:
You might be born thinking,” replied Big Owl, “but that doesn't mean you can't do it better It's like driving a car Everyone can learn, so everyone can learn to do it even better.
How do you know about driving a car? You're just an owl,” asked Benny, keen to catch out his dad, like the time when he claimed to have invented the Toilet Owl only to have his idea stolen by the ducks.
These conversations are funny and thought provoking and will encourage young listeners to talk and to question.