WIN! A copy of The Unordinary Book of Ideas
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Closes: 16th October 2026
Closes: 16th October 2026


We’re giving ten lucky readers the chance to win a copy of The Unordinary Book of Ideas, the new book by British YouTube sensation, internet inventor and stop-motion storyteller, Half-Asleep Chris.
Perfect timing as we head into autumn – a season for rainy days, slow afternoons and moments when inspiration strikes. The Unordinary Book of Ideas is a vibrant guide designed to spark creativity, encourage tinkering and to transform everyday objects into extraordinary projects. Build, test, invent and see the world a little differently, one unordinary idea at a time. Featuring over 50 projects, including creating a domino trail with household objects, writing a theme song for your pet, making an ice-pop stick travel sign, and many, many more!
Chris Burton (known online as Half-Asleep Chris) is a YouTuber and film-maker known for his stop-motion storytelling and inventive builds. The globally beloved Half-Asleep Chris YouTube channel is followed by over four million people. Whether he’s building elaborate LEGO railways that travel through water or constructing high-tech forts for his famous feline companions, Chris has proven that the best ideas often come from a place of play and curiosity.
The Unordinary Book of Ideas by Half-Asleep Chris (£24.99, DK) is available now.
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