What’s the Matter with Albert? A Story of Albert Einstein

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What’s the Matter with Albert? A Story of Albert Einstein

Author: Frieda Wishinsky
Publisher: Firefly Books
Product: Book (32 pages)
Ages: 7 to 10
Cost: $6.95

Albert Einstein loved kids. So this book, about a fictional interview of Einstein by a boy, is believable and tells you a lot about the world’s most famous scientist. The drawings are based on archival photos and follow Einstein as he ages. If you want to know what Einstein was like as a boy, this is the place to start.
And guess what? Contrary to popular belief, he was not a “bad” student. He was a kid who never stopped asking questions. He turned into an adult who never stopped asking questions. Answer your own questions about this scientific genius who changed science forever. (And find out that he had a very good reason for not wearing socks.)

Reviewer: Mackenzie Wall
Age: 9

The book looked inviting to read. I liked the look of interest on the boy’s face—it made me want to read what they were talking about. The topic was interesting too—I’ve always wondered about Albert Einstein.
    What I liked most about the book was when Albert started telling his life story. I also liked the picture of him on a hike in the mountains. The part I liked the least was when Albert died.
    I did have a lot of fun reading the book—I did not want to put it down until the end. And I learned some things. I learned that Albert wasn’t always smart, and I learned that his most famous formula was E=mc².
    I wouldn’t change a thing about the book, it’s good the way it is. Overall my impression was that the book was interesting to read and well-illustrated. I gave it a high score of 10 out of 10. The one word I would use to describe the book is “incredible”. I liked it so much, I will share it with my class.

(Originally published in the July/Aug 2003 issue of YES Mag.)