Tired of coming up with answers to endless children’s “What if…?” questions? This book can replace an entire shelf of encyclopedias: in easy dialogues between the brothers Zakhar and Makár, it helps a child understand both the workings of the Universe and ways to stand up to bullying, and also how to recognize an online scammer in time. Give your child a smart companion who will teach them to think, make friends, and make informed decisions.
Dear parents! As your child explores the world, they’re probably constantly asking hypothetical questions: “What will happen if the Sun disappears, the oceans dry up, or Earth suddenly stops rotating?” For them, these are thrilling mental experiments, but not every adult can quickly and clearly explain dozens of different “what ifs”…
This book will be a reliable guide and a wise conversation partner for a young reader. It features big topics about Earth and space, about animals and plants, alongside real-life situations: how to protect yourself, cope with bullying, spot a scammer online, or mend relationships after a fight.
Thanks to the lively conversations between Zakhar and Makár, complex scientific and social ideas become simple and relatable. The book isn’t limited to facts—it teaches you to reflect, analyze, and choose consciously. It helps develop useful habits and builds emotional intelligence by showing why trust, friendship, honesty, and the ability to care for loved ones matter.
The child will discover amazing natural phenomena and find answers to even the boldest assumptions: what will change if animals stop being afraid of people, what will happen if everyone stops laughing, or what the planet would be like without gravity. They’ll learn why the light from stars takes millions of years to reach us, how deserts affect Earth’s climate, and whether artificial intelligence can replace humans in many professions. Answering many “What if…?” questions in an engaging way, the book sparks an interest in reading, broadens horizons, and helps a child grow into a responsible, thoughtful, and compassionate person.
For a wide range of readers.