This is one of my favorite stories, and I'm happy to say that Jennifer Berne and and Vladimir Badunsky have done a wonderful job telling it.
It never ceases to amaze me what the smallest of things, gestures, encouragement can do for a kid. In the case of our protagonist, a simple compass with its magnetic needle unlocked a world and a stream of questions we are still trying to answer.
That simple act of giving from father to son, brought us insight into realms we never thought possible.
And introduced us to the magic, wonder, curiosity, and most importantly the imagination of Albert Einstein. On a Beam of Light is a wonderful introduction to the life and work of this legendary genius for young readers.
For starters, the illustrations are whimsical and line based, leaving plenty of room to see further into the story. Next up, the writing doesn't skimp on terminology and facts, so be prepared to look into the subject matter further. But that isn't a bad thing. In fact it makes the reader do what Einstein loved most, ask more questions!
This book really hit home for because the story ties together so much of what I love about writing these posts and working for Imagine Childhood. This book is about imagination, curiosity, exploration, the beauty of this great big world we live in, and the drive to keep asking questions. It's about the little things in the big picture, and how they all come together to create and inspire. It's everyday magic.
Which is why one of you lovely peoples should have a copy!
For a chance to win a copy of On a Beam of Light, simply leave a comment on this post by 8am MST Wednesday September 16th. The winner will be chosen by random number and announced later that day.
And the winner is Kristen who wrote:
"I would love to have this book :)"
Thank you to everyone who participated!
~ Jordan