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  • Published: 16 August 2021
  • ISBN: 9781728250168
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 36
  • RRP: $14.99

There Was a Black Hole that Swallowed the Universe




Spark creative conversations about celestial beings with this clever parody from the #1 science author for kids!

Spark your child's imagination through science and learning with this captivating astronomy book for toddlers. When it comes to kids books about black holes nothing else can compare to this clever science parody from the #1 science author for kids, Chris Ferrie!

Using the familiar rhythm of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly," follow along as the black hole swallows up the universe and everything that exists in it, from the biggest to the smallest pieces of matter. The silly, vibrant artwork is sure to make stargazers of all ages smile and start a love of science in your baby.

There was a black hole that swallowed the universe.
I don't know why it swallowed the universe-oh well, it couldn't get worse.
There was a black hole that swallowed a galaxy.
It left quite a cavity after swallowing that galaxy.
It swallowed the galaxies that filled universe.
I don't know why it swallowed the universe-oh well, it couldn't get worse.

  • Published: 16 August 2021
  • ISBN: 9781728250168
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 36
  • RRP: $14.99

About the authors

Chris Ferrie

CHRIS FERRIE is an award-winning physicist and Senior Lecturer for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney. He has a Masters in applied mathematics, BMath in mathematical physics and a PhD in applied mathematics. He lives in Australia with his wife and children.

Susan Batori

Susan Batori is a Hungarian illustrator, graphic designer and a character design addict. She studied graphic design at the Hungarian Academy of Fine
Arts, Budapest, Hungary.