On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

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This picture book biography of Albert Einstein chronicles his development from a boy riding his bicycle through sunbeams to the man who created the 'Theory of Relativity' and whose name would become synonymous with 'genius'.

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A book as special as its subject. - Booklist, starred review
A celebration of curiosity.--Design Mom
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
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
A great read about a great man. - Walking Brain Cells
A perfect introduction to the famous physicist.-Science Books and Films
A splendid introduction to a man who never stopped questioning. - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
A Junior Library Guild Selection
An ingenious portrait of genius. - The San Francisco Chronicle
Awakens a sense of curiosity and mystery in youngsters... an invitation to children to awaken their imaginations. - Shelf Awareness for Readers
Booklist Top Ten Science Book of 2013
By celebrating Einstein's wonderful curiosity, this book will inspire young kids to find science fascinating. -Walter Isaacson, author, Einstein: His Life and Universe
Columbus Dispatch The Best of the Best of the Year
Don't miss this book. - Kid Lit Frenzy
Einstein positively glows, radiating love and intelligence.-The Washington Post
Einstein's lifelong curiosity sings through every page.-Publishers Weekly, starred review
I was wowed by this book.--Robin Smith, The Horn Book Blog
It's impossible not to be inspired, not only by Einstein himself but also by this dazzling account of his life and imagination.--BookPage
It's not easy to explain Einstein to young readers, but this terrific book pulls it off.--Bookist Top 10 Biographies for Youth
Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books of the Year
Makes genius Albert Einstein seem accessible. - Nerdy Book Club
New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2013
New York Times Editor's Choice
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!
Remarkable. - Mamarama, Redbook's Mom Blog Council
Richly imagined, beautifully designed, impressionistic biography. - School Library Journal, starred review
School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
Simply voiced, with word choices and illustrations as exciting as the subject.--Herald-Sun Best Books of 2013
Something of an It Gets Better Project for mathematically precocious children.--The New York Times
Sure to captivate young readers. - ReaderKidz
This is the best way to humanize such a larger-than-life historical figure. -- North Adams Transcript
Truly amazing. - The Horn Book, starred review
Utterly charming.-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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

Author Bio

Jennifer Berne is currently a contributing writer for Nick Jr. Magazine and spends her time writing children's books about the subjects she loves most; our amazing universe and the people who are passionate about it. Vladimir Radunsky, when not creating award-winning children's books such as What Does Peace Feel Like, the best-selling The Maestro Plays, and the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Mighty Asparagus, refills his soul with the sounds of Bach, Chopin, and Snoop Dogg.