Book
Summary: A short, entertaining and informative book on the life of
Albert Einstein. A quick read about his
life from birth to end, with more details given to his youth, with a page at
the end that summarizes a little more of the details of his adult life.
APA
Reference of Book: Brown,
D. (2004). Odd boy out: young Albert Einstein. Boston, MA: Houghton
Mifflin Co.
Impressions: I thought the book was easy to read and I actually learned a lot
about Albert Einstein. I think it’s a cute book about a boy that doesn't fit
in, and how he refuses to conform to what others believe is the right
way. I especially liked the
last page, where the author tells the reader more about some of the myths that
have surrounded Einstein’s life.
Professional Review: Brown maintains a delicate tension between his
accessible presentation (a straightforward text and uncluttered illustrations)
and his extraordinary subject (the legendary twentieth-century physicist whose
complex ideas revolutionized science and daily life). For someone whose name is
synonymous with genius, Albert Einstein's early years were far from
auspicious. Brown carefully and effectively summarizes events, choosing telling
details to paint a portrait of an introspective child who struggles in school
and whose frustrated teachers wonder if Albert is
"dull-witted." In the somber watercolor and ink illustrations, young Albert's physical
separation from other figures emphasizes his psychological disconnection from
the goings on around him (as do his almost-always-closed eyes). Brown
introduces Einstein's famous theories with a light touch, keeping the
focus on the boy/young man. The book's message about different ways
of and approaches to learning is clear and will surely be appreciated by the
intended audience. An author's note debunks a few myths surrounding the man and
his work, and a short bibliography rounds out this inspired
picture-book biography.
Flynn, K. (2004). Odd Boy Out: Young Albert Einstein (Book Review). Horn Book Magazine, 80(5), 604-605.
Library
Uses: I would use this as a read aloud when talking about self
esteem and how people can be different and it’s OK to be that way.
Book
Summary: A short, entertaining and informative book on the life of
Albert Einstein. A quick read about his
life from birth to end, with more details given to his youth, with a page at
the end that summarizes a little more of the details of his adult life.
APA
Reference of Book: Brown,
D. (2004). Odd boy out: young Albert Einstein. Boston, MA: Houghton
Mifflin Co.
Impressions: I thought the book was easy to read and I actually learned a lot
about Albert Einstein. I think it’s a cute book about a boy that doesn't fit
in, and how he refuses to conform to what others believe is the right
way. I especially liked the
last page, where the author tells the reader more about some of the myths that
have surrounded Einstein’s life.
Professional Review: Brown maintains a delicate tension between his
accessible presentation (a straightforward text and uncluttered illustrations)
and his extraordinary subject (the legendary twentieth-century physicist whose
complex ideas revolutionized science and daily life). For someone whose name is
synonymous with genius, Albert Einstein's early years were far from
auspicious. Brown carefully and effectively summarizes events, choosing telling
details to paint a portrait of an introspective child who struggles in school
and whose frustrated teachers wonder if Albert is
"dull-witted." In the somber watercolor and ink illustrations, young Albert's physical
separation from other figures emphasizes his psychological disconnection from
the goings on around him (as do his almost-always-closed eyes). Brown
introduces Einstein's famous theories with a light touch, keeping the
focus on the boy/young man. The book's message about different ways
of and approaches to learning is clear and will surely be appreciated by the
intended audience. An author's note debunks a few myths surrounding the man and
his work, and a short bibliography rounds out this inspired
picture-book biography.
Flynn, K. (2004). Odd Boy Out: Young Albert Einstein (Book Review). Horn Book Magazine, 80(5), 604-605.
Library
Uses: I would use this as a read aloud when talking about self
esteem and how people can be different and it’s OK to be that way.
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