Sure, kids can relate to that but how important is that to an understanding for what made Einstein tick? I think if I were a kid I'd finish the book thinking so why is this guy so famous? It is just too general,even for the age it is written for. I suppose a lot of what bugged me was the emphasis on his little oddities in behavior such as refusing to wear socks. However, it is a piece of info to consider when purchasing for the library. I agree, not all books can or should be report type books. Also, from a librarian point of view, this book is rather useless for a kid doing a report on Einstein. But I am not at all sure it would make sense to a kid. While I don't really have much that is negative about this book, I don't see a lot that is positive either. I don't know if it is the last page that gets them so excited with the author addressing the kid reader pointing out the kid might be the one to solve some of the questions Einstein left posterity or what. People have been singing their praises over this book. I seem to be having different opinions from most lately.
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