Reviews
"A delightful young readers' introduction to several of Einstein's amazing ideas-and an equally valuable celebration of the advantages of being different." -Bob Berman, science author and columnist, Astronomy Magazine, "It's impossible not to be inspired, not only by Einstein himself but also by this dazzling account of his life and imagination."--BookPage, "Something of an It Gets Better Project for Mathematically Precocious Children."--The New York Times, "A delight for the sense... this elegant new picture book might just be that physical gift to spur on the next generation of wonderers." - Out With the Kids -- -, "A delightful book and I would use it in my classroom." - Marilyn Cook, PreK-5 teacher, NSTA National Science Teachers Association Reccomends -- -, "Whimsical and illuminating, this beautifully illustrated picture-book biography accomplishes a daunting task: to introduce the life and work of Albert Einstein to young readers."--Book Links, 2013 Lasting Connections -- -, "By celebrating Einstein's wonderful curiosity, this book will inspire young kids to find science fascinating." -Walter Isaacson, author, Einstein: His Life and Universe -- -, "It's impossible not to be inspired, not only by Einstein himself but also by this dazzling account of his life and imagination."--BookPage -- -, "Whimsical and illuminating, this beautifully illustrated picture-book biography accomplishes a daunting task: to introduce the life and work of Albert Einstein to young readers."--Book Links, 2013 Lasting Connections, PRAISE FOR MANFISH: 'Atmospheric . . . luminous.' - Booklist, Starred Review 'This poetic profile of a doer and a dreamer is certain to inspire fresh interest in discovering, and in caring for, our world's wonders.' - Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review PRAISE FOR VLADIMIR RADUNSKY: NYT Best Illustrated Book (for THE MIGHTY ASPARAGUS) 'Stylized, hand-colored, cut-paper art triumphantly illustrates this playful paean' - Publishers Weekly, starred review (for THE MAESTRO PLAYS) 'Radunsky . . . . expertly captures the poem's tone and makes the slide down into dreamland well-nigh inevitable.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review (for WHERE THE GIANT SLEEPS) 'Bows to no one.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review (for HIP HOP DOG), "It's not easy to explain Einstein to young readers, but this terrific book pulls it off."--Bookist Top 10 Biographies for Youth -- -, "This is the best way to humanize such a larger-than-life historical figure." -- North Adams Transcript -- -, "Something of an It Gets Better Project for mathematically precocious children."--The New York Times -- -, "A delight for the sense... this elegant new picture book might just be that physical gift to spur on the next generation of wonderers." - Out With the Kids, "It's not easy to explain Einstein to young readers, but this terrific book pulls it off."--Bookist Top 10 Biographies for Youth, "On a Beam of Light reminds us that imagination is important, and that thinking is valuable. A great message for the little scientist in your life!" - Emily, bookseller, Hooray for Books! -- -, "Simply voiced, with word choices and illustrations as exciting as the subject."--Herald-Sun Best Books of 2013 -- -, "A splendid introduction to a man who never stopped questioning." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review -- -, "Richly imagined, beautifully designed, impressionistic biography." - School Library Journal, starred review, "On a Beam of Light reminds us that imagination is important, and that thinking is valuable. A great message for the little scientist in your life!" - Emily, bookseller, Hooray for Books!, "Richly imagined, beautifully designed, impressionistic biography." - School Library Journal, starred review -- -, "Simply voiced, with word choices and illustrations as exciting as the subject."--Herald-Sun Best Books of 2013, "A delightful young readers' introduction to several of Einstein's amazing ideas-and an equally valuable celebration of the advantages of being different." -Bob Berman, science author and columnist, Astronomy Magazine -- -, "This is the best way to humanize such a larger-than-life historical figure." -- North Adams Transcript, "Awakens a sense of curiosity and mystery in youngsters... an invitation to children to awaken their imaginations." - Shelf Awareness for Readers -- -, "Awakens a sense of curiosity and mystery in youngsters... an invitation to children to awaken their imaginations." - Shelf Awareness for Readers, "A delightful book and I would use it in my classroom." - Marilyn Cook, PreK-5 teacher, NSTA National Science Teachers Association Reccomends, "By celebrating Einstein's wonderful curiosity, this book will inspire young kids to find science fascinating." -Walter Isaacson, author, Einstein: His Life and Universe
