The Children's Book of the Future

“Our children hear many reasons to be afraid of the future, and not many to be hopeful. THE CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE FUTURE is a beautiful, ideas-packed introduction to a world to look forward to - a world we can all help to make.” – Sumit Paul-Choudhury * Former NEW SCIENTIST editor-in-chief and author of THE BRIGHT SIDE *“Finally, a book about the future for those who will live in that future! From exploring our solar system to finding other inhabitants in nearby star systems, this a book about and for those who will be the first earthlings to journey beyond our planet.” * Senior Astronomer, Institute Fellow SETI Institute, Mountain View, California. *“The only thing wrong with the Children’s Book of the Future is that it didn’t exist fifty years ago! If it had, I’d have gulped it down. Right here and now, though, one couldn’t ask for a more vibrant, engaging and downright fun guide to the world of tomorrow. It’s unfashionably optimistic and I love it for that. Lavie and Richard have done the future proud.” – Alastair Reynolds * Astrophysicist and best-selling author of Revelation Space and Eversion *“Eye-opening, funny and visually delightful! Perfect for young readers and families to explore together, The Children’s Book of the Future is a must-have for anyone who dreams of what tomorrow might bring.” – Chen Qiufan * Author of The Waste Tide and AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future *“Amazing and astounding: a kaleidoscope of marvellous and inspiring futures. This is a book to lose yourself in.” – Prof. Adam Roberts * FRSL, award-winning author of The Thing Itself and Stealing for the Skies *

Lavie Tidhar is a multiple award winning science fiction writer and children’s author (Central Station; Candy). He is a Washington Post columnist and a visiting professor at Richmond, The American International University in London.

Richard Watson is a highly-respected futurologist who has worked with the Judge School at Cambridge University and the Tech Foresight Practice at Imperial College. He is author of several books, including Digital Vs Human.