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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
These books are getting so short.
Did not offer very much information on Stephen Hawking and didn't see anything in this book that would interest a child.
Usually the illustrations are really good, but this book included a picture that I would think would be pretty creepy for a small child.
Did not offer very much information on Stephen Hawking and didn't see anything in this book that would interest a child.
Usually the illustrations are really good, but this book included a picture that I would think would be pretty creepy for a small child.
Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Brilliantly moving and inspiring short biographical storybook for kids. Simple but powerfully crafted to summarize the life and achievements of Stephen Hawkins. Loved it!
Brilliantly moving and inspiring short biographical storybook for kids. Simple but powerfully crafted to summarize the life and achievements of Stephen Hawkins. Loved it!
Perfect gift for the children in your life! Gorgeous illustrations and inspiring and heart warming story!
I'm a big fan of this series of books! I do not have kids, but, since I'm a teacher, I've found the illustrated books are a great tool for teaching and ope the kid's minds. The story of this great mind, it's a beautiful and hard lesson about overcoming of many difficult situations we sometimes never imagine.
As for all of this series, I think it's a book for kids around seven to nine years old, but I'm sure a lot of adults like me, would enjoy this simple but wonderful books
As for all of this series, I think it's a book for kids around seven to nine years old, but I'm sure a lot of adults like me, would enjoy this simple but wonderful books
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest opinion. This will be available on February fourth, 2020.
My toddler loves historical figures. His favorites are the U.S. Presidents (any of them: he has yet to decide his party), but he is interested in other figures as well. Not too long ago, I told him I had a secret to tell him. I whispered “I love you” and he whispered back, “Ibn Batutta.” I jumped at the chance to read this book about an important person with him.
I’ll start with the illustrations. They were adorable. They were simple, but brightly colored. My little guy liked pointing at them and saying “That’s Stephen Hawking” multiple times. They definitely held his interest.
The story itself was cute. It talked about Stephen Hawking in a way that would be easily grasped by youngsters. At times it seemed a little too simple: but it could just be because my toddler wants a wealth of information in his nonfiction books. He sometimes goes a little beyond the “normal” amount of information requested by that age group.
It was very difficult to find good nonfiction books when my oldest was a toddler, and I love that authors are changing that. Overall, my toddler liked it, and so did I. I’d buy this for any curious kid in the 2-5 year old range.
My toddler loves historical figures. His favorites are the U.S. Presidents (any of them: he has yet to decide his party), but he is interested in other figures as well. Not too long ago, I told him I had a secret to tell him. I whispered “I love you” and he whispered back, “Ibn Batutta.” I jumped at the chance to read this book about an important person with him.
I’ll start with the illustrations. They were adorable. They were simple, but brightly colored. My little guy liked pointing at them and saying “That’s Stephen Hawking” multiple times. They definitely held his interest.
The story itself was cute. It talked about Stephen Hawking in a way that would be easily grasped by youngsters. At times it seemed a little too simple: but it could just be because my toddler wants a wealth of information in his nonfiction books. He sometimes goes a little beyond the “normal” amount of information requested by that age group.
It was very difficult to find good nonfiction books when my oldest was a toddler, and I love that authors are changing that. Overall, my toddler liked it, and so did I. I’d buy this for any curious kid in the 2-5 year old range.
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Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
My First Stephen Hawking is a new biography for the very youngest readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of these titles and I'm always impressed and enchanted by how much detail they manage to include in these little books in an age-appropriate and accessible manner.
Released 4th Feb 2020 by Quarto on their Frances Lincoln Children's imprint, it's 24 pages and available in boardbook format.
Written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara it's well written in clear accessible language. I really loved the illustration (p. 4) of the whole family with Stephen and siblings reading at the dinner table and talking. The art by Matt Hunt is appealing and colorful and supports the text very well. The illustrations are rich in small subtle details which bear a closer look. I like that his neurological health issues were mentioned, but not dwelt on, and that they mentioned his relatively normal family life (he married, had 3 kids and a wife).
Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these books. This one is a worthy addition. I received an electronic ARC for review purposes, so I can't speak to the robustness of the physical copy, but the others in the series are quite well made and will stand up to a fair bit of abuse. I imagine this one is no different.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
My First Stephen Hawking is a new biography for the very youngest readers in the Little People, Big Dreams series. I've reviewed a number of these titles and I'm always impressed and enchanted by how much detail they manage to include in these little books in an age-appropriate and accessible manner.
Released 4th Feb 2020 by Quarto on their Frances Lincoln Children's imprint, it's 24 pages and available in boardbook format.
Written by Isabel Sánchez Vegara it's well written in clear accessible language. I really loved the illustration (p. 4) of the whole family with Stephen and siblings reading at the dinner table and talking. The art by Matt Hunt is appealing and colorful and supports the text very well. The illustrations are rich in small subtle details which bear a closer look. I like that his neurological health issues were mentioned, but not dwelt on, and that they mentioned his relatively normal family life (he married, had 3 kids and a wife).
Well written and appealing, I am really enjoying all of these books. This one is a worthy addition. I received an electronic ARC for review purposes, so I can't speak to the robustness of the physical copy, but the others in the series are quite well made and will stand up to a fair bit of abuse. I imagine this one is no different.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
Even though it tells a story about space, hope and perseverance, I felt this book didn't quite have the same quality as a lot of the other books in this series.
I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
I love the picture books that Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara does. They are perfect for little children.
This one is a board book that introduces the little readers to the incredible life of the genius physicist and author Stephen Hawking.
It is written in simple sentences, which are perfect for the little ones and it offers them inspiring messages.
I love the picture books that Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara does. They are perfect for little children.
This one is a board book that introduces the little readers to the incredible life of the genius physicist and author Stephen Hawking.
It is written in simple sentences, which are perfect for the little ones and it offers them inspiring messages.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with this book in exchange for my honest opinion. This will be available on February fourth, 2020.
My toddler loves historical figures. His favorites are the U.S. Presidents (any of them: he has yet to decide his party), but he is interested in other figures as well. Not too long ago, I told him I had a secret to tell him. I whispered “I love you” and he whispered back, “Ibn Batutta.” I jumped at the chance to read this book about an important person with him.
I’ll start with the illustrations. They were adorable. They were simple, but brightly colored. My little guy liked pointing at them and saying “That’s Stephen Hawking” multiple times. They definitely held his interest.
The story itself was cute. It talked about Stephen Hawking in a way that would be easily grasped by youngsters. At times it seemed a little too simple: but it could just be because my toddler wants a wealth of information in his nonfiction books. He sometimes goes a little beyond the “normal” amount of information requested by that age group.
It was very difficult to find good nonfiction books when my oldest was a toddler, and I love that authors are changing that. Overall, my toddler liked it, and so did I. I’d buy this for any curious kid in the 2-5 year old range.
My toddler loves historical figures. His favorites are the U.S. Presidents (any of them: he has yet to decide his party), but he is interested in other figures as well. Not too long ago, I told him I had a secret to tell him. I whispered “I love you” and he whispered back, “Ibn Batutta.” I jumped at the chance to read this book about an important person with him.
I’ll start with the illustrations. They were adorable. They were simple, but brightly colored. My little guy liked pointing at them and saying “That’s Stephen Hawking” multiple times. They definitely held his interest.
The story itself was cute. It talked about Stephen Hawking in a way that would be easily grasped by youngsters. At times it seemed a little too simple: but it could just be because my toddler wants a wealth of information in his nonfiction books. He sometimes goes a little beyond the “normal” amount of information requested by that age group.
It was very difficult to find good nonfiction books when my oldest was a toddler, and I love that authors are changing that. Overall, my toddler liked it, and so did I. I’d buy this for any curious kid in the 2-5 year old range.