Chris Ferrie
Chris Ferrie is a quantum physicist and science author who brings big ideas to young readers through Baby University and tackles scientific misconceptions in books and essays for adults.
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Known for
- Quantum Physics for Babies2013 · Author; Baby University
Baby University - Quantum Bullsh*t2023 · Author; science for adults
Sourcebooks - Cosmic Bullsh*t2025 · Author; cosmic misconceptions
Sourcebooks - Sourcebooks ExploreThe Curiosity Chronicles: Time Machine Trouble2025 · Co-author; interactive science adventure
Overview
- From
- Born and raised in Southwestern Ontario, Canada.
- Work
- Quantum physicist, mathematician, author and science communicator.
- Training
- PhD in applied mathematics.
- First book
- Quantum Physics for Babies began as a homemade project in 2013.
- Family
- Father of four.
Mini bio
How it started.
Chris grew up in Southwestern Ontario and found a lasting love of learning at university. His path into children’s books came through parenting: as a scientist with young children, he wanted science on their bookshelves and saw self-publishing as a way to write while continuing his academic career.
A book for the family.
In 2013, he made an early version of Quantum Physics for Babies as a novelty book. Encouragement from his wife and children led him to improve it and print it through CreateSpace. His daughter took it to preschool, where the teachers’ enthusiasm helped persuade him to put it on Amazon. Small but steady sales encouraged more books.
The breakout.
A post from Mark Zuckerberg brought the books a much wider audience, according to Chris’s own account. Quantum Physics for Babies became part of Baby University, his series introducing science and mathematics to the youngest readers and the adults reading with them.
Curiosity at every age.
His work now spans early learning, interactive adventures and adult nonfiction. Quantum Bullsh*t and Cosmic Bullsh*t examine scientific misconceptions, while his essays explore quantum computing, AI and the ways people reason about unfamiliar ideas. Alongside his writing, he has contributed to science experiences such as Questacon’s Quantum Tomorrow exhibition.
Creditschronological, newest first
Books
- 2026Black Holes for BabiesCo-author with Julia Kregenow
- 2025The Curiosity Chronicles: Time Machine TroubleCo-author with Byrne LaGinestra and Wade David Fairclough; illustrated by Allison Steinfeld
- 2025Night Night LadybugAuthor
- 2025Night Night TyrannosaurusAuthor
- 2025Cosmic Bullsh*t: A Guide to the Galaxy’s Worst Life HacksAuthor
- 2023Quantum Bullsh*t: How to Ruin Your Life with Advice from Quantum PhysicsAuthor
- 2013Quantum Physics for BabiesAuthor; originally self-published
Exhibitions
- 2026Quantum Tomorrow: Imagined Future at QuestaconContributor to exhibition design and content
Awards
Quotes
I want everyone (yes, everyone!) to have the tools they need to critically evaluate the information that is being shown to them.Chris Ferrie, Booktopia interview
In a March 2021 interview, he described the ambition behind his science writing.
Trivia
- His first printed prototype of Quantum Physics for Babies came from an online photobook service.
- He credits Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, The Book With No Pictures and Tails as influences on how he writes for young readers.
- He has named Aaron Blabey as a writer he admires, with Blabey’s books favourites in his own household.
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