Books that are
totally bananas.
Dinosaurs, disgusting discoveries, deep space, and plenty of “wait, what?” Funny science books for kids with questions about everything.
Explore our books
Doctor Kaboom's Bonkers Book of Gross Facts!
The Bonkers Book of Deep Sea Facts
The Bonkers Book of Dinosaur Facts
The Bonkers Book of Space Facts
The Bonkers Book of Volcano Facts
Small publisher.
Big banana
energy.
Bonkers Press is an independent children's book publisher. We make funny, illustrated science fact books for curious kids and reluctant readers.
Our rule is simple: start with the thing kids already can't stop talking about. Snot. Fossils. Black holes. Then fill it with real science, big questions, and jokes worth repeating.
We think learning should be loud, messy, and fun. If one of our facts ends up being shared at the dinner table, that's the book working.
Meet us in the inboxThe Bonkers Facts books
Pick your obsession.
Each book takes one subject kids love
and turns it inside out. More on the way.
Doctor Kaboom's Bonkers Book of Gross Facts!
A funny gross facts book for curious kids and reluctant readers. Join Doctor Kaboom and Izzy Sparks to explore the science of snot, slime, burps, bugs, and more.
The Bonkers Book of Deep Sea Facts
An illustrated deep sea book for kids and reluctant readers ages 6–12, with over 400 fun facts about sharks, whales, glowing creatures, and the deepest places on Earth.
The Bonkers Book of Dinosaur Facts
An illustrated dinosaur book for kids and reluctant readers ages 6–12, with over 400 fun facts and big questions about fossils, footprints, feathers, and eggs.
The Bonkers Book of Space Facts
An illustrated space book for kids and reluctant readers ages 6–12, with over 400 fun facts about the solar system, planets, black holes, and everything else out there.
The Bonkers Book of Volcano Facts
An illustrated volcano book for kids and reluctant readers ages 6–12, with over 400 fun facts about volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, lava, and the machinery under your feet.
Who are
Bonkers books for?
Curious kids
The ones who ask “why?” and then “but why?” Most of our books are written for ages 6 to 12, so every follow-up question has somewhere to go.
Reluctant readers
Fact books don't ask kids to commit to a long plot. Short, funny facts let them read a little, laugh, and come back for more. A page about snot still counts as reading.
Grown-ups with a plan
Parents hunting for a gift. Teachers and librarians looking for a read-aloud. Anyone handing a book to the kid who says reading is boring. We'd love to hear from you.
A few good
questions.
What is Bonkers Press?
Bonkers Press is an independent children's book publisher making funny science fact books for curious kids and reluctant readers. Our books include Doctor Kaboom's Bonkers Book of Gross Facts!, The Bonkers Book of Deep Sea Facts, The Bonkers Book of Dinosaur Facts, The Bonkers Book of Space Facts, and The Bonkers Book of Volcano Facts, with more on the way.
What age are Bonkers Press books for?
Most of our books are written for kids aged 6 to 12, and the grown-ups reading along with them. Each book page lists its confirmed age range, and each Amazon listing includes reading-age guidance.
Are Bonkers Press books good for reluctant readers?
Yes. Reluctant readers are exactly who we write for. Short, funny, self-contained facts let kids dip in anywhere, read a little, and come back for more. And the subjects, from snot to black holes, are ones kids already want to talk about.
Are Bonkers Press books educational?
Yes. Each book explores real science topics, from parasites and fossils to planets and black holes, with plenty of humor to keep kids reading and asking questions.
Who is Doctor Kaboom?
Dr. Ignatius Kaboom is the enthusiastic scientist and explosion magnet credited on our fact books. In Doctor Kaboom's Bonkers Book of Gross Facts!, he explores the science of snot, slime, burps, and bugs with his brilliant kid sidekick, Izzy Sparks.
Where can I buy Bonkers Press books?
Open a book page and follow its Amazon link for available formats, current pricing, and delivery options. Books that are not yet available are marked “Coming soon”. Join Club Bonkers to hear when new books arrive.
Can teachers and librarians contact Bonkers Press?
Please do. Teachers, librarians, and homeschooling families can reach us through the contact form on this page. We'd love to hear how Bonkers books are being used with young readers.
Do you have resources for teachers?
We do not currently offer a ready-made classroom pack. However, we are happy to hear from teachers about the materials that would make our books more useful in the classroom—such as discussion questions, activity sheets, quizzes, or lesson ideas. Please use our contact form to tell us the book, age group, class size, and the kind of resource you need. We cannot promise every request, but teacher feedback will help us develop future classroom materials.
Got something
bonkers to say?
A question? A funny joke? A strong opinion about bananas? We'd love to hear it.
We're all ears!