The Somethingosaur

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Somethingosaur,’ last week.

This children’s picture book was written by Tony Mitton and illustrated by Russell Atto.

This delightful rhyming children’s picture book is about a lonely egg that hatches in a swamp.

What comes out of the egg is an unusual small creature that begins to search for his mum.

He travels high and low, and in the waste and the wild, until he finally finds her.

Now, he knows what type of creature he really is, and it wasn’t a Somethingosaur!

It’s a great book with a lovely story that children will like.

So, to find out what the small creature turned out to be, either read the book or watch it on YouTube. Then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Is There An Electricity Accelerator On Jupiter?

The question is, “Is there an electricity accelerator on Jupiter?”

When we watch the natural light display of an aurora or northern lights as commonly known on Earth. We understand that they’re caused by electrically charged particles that are colliding with our planet Earth’s magnetic field.

Jupiter also showcases beautiful auroras. However, in September 2017 researchers detected a much a higher voltage in their light displays between 10 to 30 times higher than on Earth.

So, could we be looking at Jupiter all wrong?

Maybe it’s not just a planet.

Could it be a high voltage battery charger in space that can re-charge extra-terrestrial spacecrafts?

As UFO’s (Unidentified Flying Objects) and USO’s (Unidentified Submerged Objects) come to Earth frequently they must need to re-fuel with energy to continue their flight home.

But hey I’m no scientist, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

The Heart and the Bottle

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Heart and the Bottle,’ yesterday afternoon.

This children’s picture book was written by Oliver Jeffers.

This delightful children’s picture book is about a small girl that’s curious about the world. She also likes finding new things.

A small girl’s curiosity gets the better of her when she finds an empty chair. It makes her sad.

She’s so sad that she puts her heart into a glass bottle and wears it round her neck, but then it changed her.

She wasn’t curious anymore.

That was until she met someone small. Then she decided to get her heart back, but she didn’t know how to remove it from the bottle for she was now grown and could no longer remember.

It’s a beautiful story that encourages us to remain curious to all things even as we get older.

The story has a lovely ending.

Are you curious enough to find out what happens next?

If so, then either read the book or watch it on YouTube. Then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Do Transformer Robots Exist?

The question is, “Do transform robots exist?”

The answer to that question is yes, but only in a tiny format.

Created by MIT and inspired by Origami.

A tiny robot can change exoskeletons to move about. It can roll, walk, float and even glide.

It’s a great piece of technology, that could be used in space.

I hope that one-day similar technology in implemented in our homes.

Just think how handy it would be to have one piece of equipment in the kitchen that can transform from an oven to washing machine, or the bed transforming into a wardrobe.

Now that would be really neat and space saving.

So, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Scaredy-Cat Spat

I read the children’s book called, ‘Scaredy-Cat Spat,’ yesterday.

This children’s picture book was written by Rob Scotton.

This delightful children’s picture book is about a cat called Spat.

Splat the cat is scared of everything, so when he finds a spider he gets very scared indeed.

His mum puts the spider in a jar to keep it safe and to show Splat that the spider’s not at all scary.

No longer afraid, Splat decides on taking the spider to school to show at the Halloween party. All of his friends will be in Halloween costumes and the teacher will be giving out a prize for the scariest cat.

But then, Splat breaks his costume.

Oh no, what’s he going to do?

Can his mum make him a new costume in time?

To find out what happens next, either read the book or watch it on YouTube. Then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Can Black Holes Merge?

The question is, “Can black holes merge?”

The answer to that question is yes, for in 2015 ripples were detected in the universe.

Astronomers then discovered signals coming from pairs of black holes that appeared to be colliding and merging together. Once merged it’ll create a black hole between twenty to fifty times larger than the sun.

“Oh No!”

Fortunately, it can’t harm us or our planet.

However, if Earth was to be pulled into one in the future, would our planet survive?

The experts say not, but they’ve never got close enough to even send a probe into one.

So, at the moment it’s all speculation.

For all we know these black holes could be portals or short cuts to other galaxies.

Once we get up to speed with space travel, then we’ll find out, but until then the experts can only speculate.

But hey I’m no scientist, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Imagine

I read the children’s book called, ‘Imagine,’ a few days ago.

This children’s picture book was written by Mariju Katic and Dale Kern, with illustrations by Brittani Teitsma.

This delightful children’s picture book is about a young girl with a creative imagination.

She imagines the impossible each time she does something or goes out with a family member.

Children have wonderful creative minds. This book opens and encourages a creative imagination, unless you’re like me and already have one.

A lovely book for both children and adults to read.

So, how creative are you?

If you haven’t already read the book, then be creative now and either read the book or watch it on YouTube. Then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Can A Magnet Field Shield Aliens?

The question is, “Can a Magnet Field Shield Aliens?”

A new study showed that the moon’s magnet field lasted one billion years longer than the experts first thought.

So, firstly what does the magnetic field do?

In the case of Earth’s magnetic field. It deflects radiation that’s emitted by the sun’s rays.

So, how do aliens come into it, you may ask?

A good question. The experts believe that other planets that have magnet fields, are concealing alien life forms.

Which I believe is correct, especially as our magnet field’s not shielding us from alien visitors?

With more and more sightings of UFO’s (Unidentified Flying Objects) and now with USO’s (Unidentified Submerged Objects) the aliens sure know of our existence.

But hey I’m not an expert, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Diary of a Wombat

I read the children’s book called, ‘Diary of a Wombat,’ the other day.

This children’s picture book was written by Jackie French and illustrated by Bruce Whatley.

This delightful children’s picture book is about a wombat.

It’s an interesting book that tells the story of one lazy, grumpy wombat’s daily routine and how he manipulates people into getting what he wants; especially carrots or oats.

Funny that, he sounds very much like a couple of wombats I know!

It’s an interesting diary with a touch of humour that children and adults can enjoy.

So, why not take a peek and either read the book or watch it on YouTube. Then you can tell me what you really think about wombats.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Are Robots To Be Morphed?

The question is, “Are robots to be morphed?”

I read an article that stated that researchers are looking to combine robots to create a new type of robot that are autonomous and can control themselves and work in teams.

Now I don’t know about you, but robots scare me.

I’ve watched the Terminator movie and look how that ended!

I understand tech and robotics companies want to grow their business and ideas to create the next new thing on the block but to go from science fiction to science fact, worries me.

In twenty years from now who knows, these megabots could be programming their own CPU themselves, without human assistance.

Remember the more they learn the less they can be controlled, and when that happens the human race will be doomed.

But hey I’m no robotics expert, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Amazing Airplanes

I read the children’s book called, ‘Amazing Airplanes,’ the other morning.

This children’s book was written by Tony Mitton and illustrated by Ant Parker.

It’s a delightful rhyming children’s picture book that explains what happens at the airport and on board an aeroplane.

It explains what happens at the airport and to your luggage. When you board an aeroplane, and what happens during the flight.

It’s a great picture book that I’d recommend children read before taking their first trip on any aeroplane.

Also, a good read for all adult first-time flyers.

So, if you’ve never flown before why not read the book or watch it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

What’s A Megabot?

The question is, “What’s a Megabot?”

Researchers have created autonomous motor robots.

As these robots can control themselves like for example some of these wireless vacuum cleaners, they have now decided to make one, they call a Megabot.

Fiction is now becoming fact, as they plan to have Megabots that can do more than one thing rather than have lots of robots doing individual things.

These giant robots called Megabots are the future.

But should we worry?

As these powerful Megabot transformer type robots start coming onto the high streets and into our homes how safe will they really be.

For if their central processing unit (CPU) blows a fuse couldn’t they be a danger to us?

Who knows only the future will tell.

But hey I’m no researcher, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Up And Down

I read the children’s book called, ‘Up and Down.’

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.

It’s is a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a boy and his friend, a penguin.

Usually inseparable, penguin decides that he wants to try something on his own.

Fly!

But with only little wings he knows he cannot get off the ground without a little help.

With the help of his friend they look for other ways that could assist him to fly.

Then penguin finds what he’s been looking for and leaves without telling his friend.

The boy’s lonely without the penguin not knowing where he’s gone, and as the penguin prepares to take his first flight, he too is missing his friend.

And as the penguin is fired from a circus canon he doesn’t know how he’s going to land.

It has a happy ending fortunately as the boy rushes to the circus tent, just in time to see his friend fly and to catch him as he falls.

Why not read the book or watch it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think?

It’s a great book for young children that encourages friendship.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Why Do AI’s Need Human Teachers?

The question is, “Why do AI’s need human teachers?”

Professionals are helping big tech companies in contributing to the AI’s intelligence by adding their specialised area in that subject.

By doing this an AI will be able to learn more from a person’s experience this I believe will be added to the AI’s central processing unit (CPU).

The more data the AI can capture, the better its knowledge of humans and their capabilities.

However, this could be dangerous in the future?

For I believe that if an AI learns too much about humanity, it wouldn’t take long before it took control over its own destiny, and there wouldn’t be any way to stop them.

For as they learn and evolve they would’ve already overcome our primitive fail safes.

Hi-tech companies, the creators, are potentially creating something that’s even more intelligent and powerful than all of us put together.

So, do AI’s need teachers, or maybe this isn’t such a good idea after all.

But hey I’m no technician, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Tiddler

I read the children’s book called, ‘Tiddler,’ yesterday.

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson, and is beautifully illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

It’s is a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a tiny fish called Tiddler.

Tiddler was always late for school. He always arrived after Miss Skate had called the register.

With his big imagination, he told tall tales, to explain why he was so late.

Then one day he gets caught in a fishing net. Now on a real adventure he’s taken further out to sea.

How will he ever find his way back to the school, his teacher and his friends?

To find out what happens, why not read the book or watch it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

It’s a great book for young children that encourages them not to tell tales.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Are There Diamonds on Uranus?

The question is, “Are there diamonds on Uranus?”

Apparently, there are huge ones.

Scientific researchers experimented in a lab under conditions thought to be that of Uranus.

When they saw the results of this experiment they were surprised that teeny tiny gems had been produced.

The process might appear quite simple, but researchers had to re-create the icy conditions of a whole planet with intense temperature changes, and that’s no small task.

Now we’ve learnt that Uranus has some mighty big crystals.

So, what can we do about it?

Absolutely nothing, but who knows one day in the future we will take our place to fly within the stars, and maybe then if Uranus has oxygen we can visit and see the diamonds for ourselves.

Until then, lets enjoy the diamonds in the sky that we know as stars.

But hey I’m no scientific researcher, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

The Runaway Bunny

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Runaway Bunny.’  

This children’s book was written by Margaret Wise Brown, with illustrations by Clement Hurd.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a little bunny that wants to run away.

And, as the little bunny tells his mother that he will run away a conversation begins between the two of them.

The little bunny learns that no matter where he runs off too his mother will always follow, to watch and protect him.

The storyline in this children’s book shows the love between a mother bunny and her little bunny, just like the love we have for our own children.

It’s a beautiful story that all children will like.

So, why not read the book or watch it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Are Bot Flies An Alien Species?

The question is, “Are Bot flies an alien species?”

I watched a documentary a few months ago about Bot fly larva and it was an eye opener.

The Bot fly is as big as a bumble bee, but it has a very cunning way of distributing its eggs.

I watched it grab a fly, and after putting its eggs onto it the fly was released to do its dirty deeds.

When the fly landed, the larva attracted by the heat of the host would drop off onto the host and burrow under the skin. The host could be anything warm bodied, animal or human.

After six weeks it became a maggot and would eat its way out dropping to the ground before becoming an adult fly, where the process would repeat itself.

The worse thing was the size of the maggot and the hole left by the Bot fly. I watched as they pulled one out of someone’s head. This time the host was a man and not an animal.

The way the Bot fly and its larva behave tell me that they’re in survival mode.

So, is it possible that Bot flies are an alien species?

If you watch one in action they’re very smart, they use mosquitos and flies as their carriers, and survive by eating animal and human flesh until their emergence, ready to repeat the cycle.

But hey I’m no fly expert, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

The Most Magnificent Thing

I read the children’s book called, ‘The Most Magnificent Thing,’ last week.

This children’s book was written and beautifully illustrated by Ashley Spires.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a young girl and her dog companion.

One day the young girl decides to make the most magnificent thing.

Assisted by her dog, she soon finds out that making the most magnificent thing is a lot harder than she thought.

After many failed attempts, she begins to gets angry.

However, the anger is soon replaced by a renewed enthusiasm after her trusted dog companion takes her for a walk.

To find out if she succeeds in the end, why not read the book or watch it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

It’s a great book for young children that encourages creativity.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Are Robot Stretchers Reliable?

The question is, “Are robot stretchers reliable?”

In September 2017, we learnt that BAE Systems had designed a robot stretcher that can remove a wounded soldier from the battlefield.

This electric powered vehicle is unmanned, driven remotely by wireless remote control.

Eventually it will be fitted with artificial intelligence, like a GPS I suppose. This will allow the vehicle to navigate the battlefield, surprisingly all on its own.

So, how reliable will these robot stretchers be?

For with any electrical item this too will need charging, but if someone forgets to charge it, that’s going to be a problem.

It’s also a problem if it runs over a landmine and can’t finish its rescue mission, or worse still if this was to happen when its carrying a wounded soldier.

In the future, they plan to fit it with bomb disposal equipment, cameras for missions, or even a machine gun.

So, with regard to all of the above, how can they prevent the programme from being corrupted or worse still, controlled by a different remote handler that gets onto the same frequency?

But hey, I’m no expert, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

My No No No Day

I read the children’s book called, ‘My No No No Day.’  

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Rebecca Patterson.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a little girl named Bella that’s having a very bad day.

When Bella wakes up and finds her little brother in her room it puts her in a bad mood.

Her poor mum has to cope with Bella’s bad behavior during breakfast, at the supermarket, coming home from school and even when guests come over.

Bella’s bad mood continues up until bedtime, then during a bedtime reading she apologizes to her mum for being bad.

Reflecting back; Bella tried to get her own way, by screaming, shouting or being loud, however, her mum was having none of it, and so by speaking quietly to her child and ignoring her shouting pleas it slightly diffused the situation.

Great parenting skills I say, for at least there was a happy ending.

So, why not read the book or watch it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Andy Go Joe and The Scary Halloween Party

"Andy Go Joe and The Scary Halloween Party," is a fantastic new children's Halloween eBook available now on Amazon.

Written by Charmain Ingleton for children aged 6-8 years, with creative scary illustrations

 by Severino Ribecca.

Meet Andy Go Joe and his friends, James, Patricia, Peter and Simon.

They’re having fun at the scary Halloween party, but when the lights suddenly go out and two of the friends go missing, it turns into a scary Halloween adventure!

To find out what happened next why not follow the Amazon link to download this scary children’s picture eBook.

 Andy Go Joe and The Scary Halloween Party

 www.charmainingleton.uk 

Are Alien’s Communicating With Us?

The question is, “Are alien’s communicating with us?”

In August 2017, some strange signals were picked up from a distant galaxy that astronomers labelled FRB 121102.

These short fast radio bursts commonly known as FRBs had first been detected in 2001, and then again in 2015.

However, the experts claim they have no idea of what’s actually causing them.

All they know is that these radio signals are powerful and super-fast and come from a distant corner of the universe.

Currently all the experts can do is keep monitoring them.

So, is it possible that these signals are meant for other aliens?

It could be a galactic welcome or a warning not to land on their world?

For I believe alien technology is so much more advanced than ours, that if they truly wanted to get in touch with us it wouldn’t be through a short radio burst.

But hey, I’m no astronomer, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

A Fish Out Of Water

I read the children’s book called, ‘A Fish Out of Water.’

This children’s book was written by Helen Palmer, with illustrations by P.D. Eastman.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a boy and his fish called Otto.

When the boy buys a fish from Mr Carp he’s told how to feed it.

“One spot of food and no more.”

However, the boy doesn’t listen to Mr Carps wise words and after giving Otto more food he begins to grow bigger and bigger.

Now Otto’s enormous and too big for the house too.

What will the boy do?

To find out what happens to Otto, why not read the book or watch it on YouTube.

I can tell you that it has an interesting ending.

So, read it or watch it, then you can tell me what you think and remember don’t overfeed your fish, or the same might happen to you.

This is a great story that young children will like. 

Author: Charmain Ingleton

Can Galaxies Collide?

The question is, “Can Galaxies Collide?”

I read an article that stated there was a galaxy called 0402+379, 750 million light years away that has two super-massive black holes.

It’s believed they’re going to merge.

When this happens, it could show the course of what will happen in several billion years from now.

For both our galaxy the Milky Way and the Andromeda galaxy, both with black holes are also set on a collision course.

So, where will this leave Earth?

Could Earth be destroyed or move into a black hole within another galaxy?

Also, what will happen to the Sun, will it follow?

Who knows, fortunately, I won’t be here in a billion years to find out.

But as our planet is continuously abused by air pollution, chemical spraying, fracking and the destruction to our planet’s surface, will Earth even be here to witness it. 

I fear not.

But hey, I’m no Astronomer, what do you think?

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

The Singing Mermaid

I read the children’s picture book called, ‘The Singing Mermaid,’ the other day.

This children’s book was written by Julia Donaldson and is beautifully illustrated by Lydia Monk.

It tells the tale of a happy mermaid that loves to sing.

She sings to the fish under the ocean, and to the birds flying high, and to the small creatures that live on the sea shore.

Then one day, Sam Sly’s Circus comes to town. Tempted by fame and fortune the mermaid’s persuaded by Sam to leave Silversands and the deep blue sea, to sing in a pool at the circus instead.

Unfortunately, Sam had lied, and instead of the mermaid living in a pool, he kept her in a fish tank instead.

This is a great book that teaches young children not to be too trusting.

As parents, we all know you never get something for nothing, there’s either a catch or ulterior motive. In Sam Sly’s case it was to make fame and fortune for himself, the greedy fellow.

To find out what happens at the end of the book and to see if the mermaid escapes read the book now or watch it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think. 

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

The Walkways Olesia – Science Fiction Book

I’d like to introduce to you, “The Walkways Olesia.”

This is a new Science fiction book written by Charmain Ingleton, picture illustrated by Andrew Wong.

This sci-fi book tells the story of Earth and another alien world called Historia being invaded by the Authoritians, a chemical addicted species that are feared throughout the outer galaxies.

With Earth and Historia fallen to the Authoritians it seemed all hope was lost.

Banished; Stephanie guided by the ancestral spirits goes in search of a mystical spear that will not only save Historia but unbeknown to her would transform her into an immortal.

Now the tables would be turned as the Authoritians did not stand a chance against, “Olesia.” Defender of mankind and the universe!

"The Walkways Olesia," is the second book in the exciting new science fiction Walkways trilogy.  Why not read the first book, “The Walkways Awakening,” it will open your eyes to what’s really out there!

Check out The Walkways Olesia

Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

The Pigeon Needs a Bath

I read the children’s picture book called, ‘The Pigeon Needs a Bath,’ the other afternoon.

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Mo Willems.

This delightful witty children’s book tells the tale of a pigeon that needs a bath.

Pigeon makes every excuse as to why he shouldn’t bathe until the flies tell him to take one.

Then once in the bath pigeon finds it quite enjoyable and stays in the water far too long.

Now he won’t get out of the water!

If you want to find out how long pigeon stayed in the bath water for, then read the book or watch the story now on YouTube.

Then you can tell me if he beat your record for staying in the bath.

It’s a great story for young children to read at bedtime especially after bath time.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

Would You Rather Meet A Real Alien?

The question is, “Would You Rather Meet A Real Alien?”

I read an article that stated that a signal had been picked up from a red dwarf star.

Known as Ros 128, its location is approximately 11 light years from Earth.

The signal was picked up on 12^th May 2017 by a huge radio telescope, the Arecibo Observatory.

This telescope is built inside a sinkhole in Puerto Rico.

The star was observed for ten minutes, when the signal was picked up.

Now I assumed that telescopes were to spot or look for alien life forms, but not only do they look for aliens, they also look for distant galaxies and asteroids.

With that said, when an alien transmission was mentioned, it was dismissed as a human made satellite. Now I feel like I’m back in the 1960’s.

Surely, it’s about time the record changed on that one.

If there’s proof other species exist other than the birds and the bees, then we should all be made aware.

Cos for me Sci-fi movies are great to introduce alien species, but I’d rather meet the real thing.

But hey, I’m no Astronomer, what do you think? 

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

The Magic Hat

I read the children’s picture book called, ‘The Magic Hat,’ the other morning.

This children’s book was written by Mem Fox, and illustrated by Tricia Tusa.

This children’s book tells the delightful tale of a magic hat.

When the magic hat appears in a town and lands on a person’s head it instantly transforms them into an animal.

Fortunately, a wizard appears in the town and puts a stop to the magic hat doing any more damage.

But can he turn the towns people back into people again or will they remain as animals forever?

What do you think?

It’s a lovely story that young children will enjoy as they guess what animal the person will turn into.

Why not read it now or watch it on YouTube now, then you can tell me what animal you’d like to be.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

FREE Children's Fun Day in Enfield on 29th October 2017

                  FREE CHILDREN'S FUN DAY - 29th October 2017

I'll be at the Children’s Fun Day on Sunday 29^th October 17 at Southbury Leisure Centre in Enfield during the October half term.

I will be holding a 'Book Signing' event for my latest children’s paperback, “Lia’s Magical Christmas.” Written by me Charmain Ingleton, illustrated by Daniela Frongia.

However, for those of you that are unable to make it, you can still purchase the 10" x 8" paperback from www.ShopInc.co.uk or http://www.charmainingleton.uk/

            SCHOOLS & DRAMA GROUPS - FREE One Act Scripted Play

Also, for SCHOOLS or DRAMA GROUPS that would like a FREE One Act Scripted Play of my book "Lia's Magical Christmas." 

Then please visit www.lulu.com or http://www.charmainingleton.uk/