Tourville, Jacqueline and Evans, Wynne, Albie’s First Word:
A Tale Inspired by Albert Einstein’s Childhood. PICTURE BOOK. Schwarts &
Wade Books. 2014. $17.99.
Little Albie is like most young boys. He likes to jump in
puddles, play in the water, collect acorns and ice-skate in the winter. Albie
is bright, curious, and clever. One thing Albie doesn’t do is speak. His
parents take him to the doctor who advises taking Albie to new places and get
him to ask questions. Following their doctors advice, they visit the symphony
and an astronomy lecture. Still Albie doesn’t speak. At the park he enters a
boat race and wins first prize! Still Albie doesn’t speak. Finally, late one
night as Albie and his mother gaze up at the night sky, Albie points to the
stars and ask, “Why?”
Albie’s First Word is a sweet and beautifully illustrated
story that will captivate readers young and old. What a fantastic way to
introduce young readers to one of the greatest scientific minds and the power
of "why?"
EL (K-3)-- ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Rebecca H, Language Arts
Teacher
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