I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Albert Einstein is the first book in a new series by Inspired Inner Genius.
This book was a lovely and insightful read into Albert Einstein and how he became the famous scientist he became. I loved the simplistic illustrations and the way the book teaches children to be the best they can be, pursue what they love and never stop learning and believing in themselves.
This book reminded me of the Little People Big ideas series.

This is a truly wonderful little book for young kids to get a starting point on Albert Einstein and his importance to physics. It starts with Einstein at a young age and follows him through school, work, publications and the highlights of his career. The artwork was engaging and colourful, and the structure was easy to read and informative. A great book for young readers!

We did learn a lot about Einstein by reading this text however I feel this text is aimed at older children than 3-8. I would’ve like to have seen more of the factual information included in the end and the quotes from the blurb included in the books as they are the inspirational parts. If Albert Einstein’s dyslexia was mentioned that would open up a discussion with children about people who learn differently and also give children with dyslexia a positive role model but this isn’t mentioned. I don’t like the focus on the teachers didn’t like him, whether that’s true or not.

While this book does a good job at giving the history of Albert Einstein, I did not think the illustrations were believable. The hairstyles of his peers when he was in school does not match the era.

An easy to read, easy to understand children's adaptation of Albert Einsteins life. The language used is child friendly (read to a 7 y.o) and the pictures assist the story too.

The story leaves older children with questions which could have been incorporated into the book briefly. My daughter asked what the theory of relativity is and what E=MC2 means. As these are the two theories he is most well know for, a simplified explanation of these would have made a welcome addition to the story.

A great way to introduce children to Einstein. The age range recommended was for 3 to 8 but I’m not sure this would be interesting to a three year old But the pictures are lovely. I’d say ages 5+ Would benefit the most. It is told in a simple story style with lovely illustrations to go with it. There is also a fact page at the back. This book would be a great addition to a science lesson or simply great bed time reading with a parent/carer.

I think that this book is a bit off in its aims to engage very young readers. It could be reworked to include more age appropriate info and illustrations OR the upper / middle young readers could be the aim. Otherwise as it stands, I’m not sure it’s fully encapsulating the right info or meeting the right audience

Albert Einstein - inspired inner genius

Albert Einstein 1879-1955 Not a bad little book for kids to learn about the words greatest. Would have been more fun if it went into more depth, but great overall.

This book highlights Einsteins life at the same time it teaches kids that sometimes we face some obstacles, but we can always overcome them if we work hard. A sweet book to share the story of one of the greatest scientists in history with your kids!

It's a bit middle of the road as children's books based on historical subjects, but it does a good job of condensing the subject and giving a good overview of Einstein's life.

Aimed at a younger audience but I don’t think the wording is enough to engage younger kids. No mention of when he was born ( at the start of the book ) or how old he was when he won the Nobel peace prize which was a shame.

This book feels like it is meant to educate and inspire, but it fails on both fronts. It is a pity, as there's certainly a place for illustrated books to teach people about historical figures who changed the world.

The language used is fairly high level for the audience, with concepts not explained. Young children may struggle with questions such as what light waves are or what geometry is. It often includes facts but never expands upon them too.

The illustrations aren't great. A couple do stand out such an image of Einstein thinking about the universe, but many lack shading and the style sometimes seems inconsistent.

This title is for young readers and has graphic novel like illustrations. It tells the story of Albert Einstein. Readers learn that he had his struggles, especially when young. His teachers did not always like him and did not recognize his intelligence. Of course, he went on to achieve amazing things as the author of this book duly notes.

This book gives a positive message to kids. It reminds them that, even if there are setbacks, perseverance can pay off.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

This book is aimed at 3 - 8 year olds.

Not sure much research was done regarding this audience.

The book is too wordy and not engaging enough to keep the attention of a younger audience sharing the book.

The colour palette and illustrations are bland and humourless and little Albert is called Einstein throughout.

These are barriers to the message that the publisher is seeking to convey and to inspire a new generation of kids.

It is a remarkable account of an extraordinary individual who was clear a genius, but that wonder is not found here and his humanity is lost in this rather drab combination of words and pictures.

I did like where some thought was applied to illustrate his time at school. With a desk full of books his place in the classroom is easily identified and this works better than a 1000 words to bring home the message.

I have not read much on him myself and the expanded biography was well written at the end of the book and the use of an old photograph also helped show this was a real person.

But really what does relativity mean to younger minds - relations? I can’t speak as physics is a science subject I ever got to grips with, let alone mastered.

So a good concept for a series of books bringing important people to a younger audience but this book did not quite succeed as these ideas were lost in the choice of colours used, and a lack of simpler text.

Hopefully my Grandson will be inspired all the same. At 3 it will not be long, sadly though too soon and far too late if he expects his Grandpa to help him with his science homework.
Worm holes indeed?

It's very educating book, I would recommend it for older children though, especially those who are into science!

Text is a bit dry, not engaging... Nice illustrations! And as I've mentioned earlier, it's very informative.

I love a great biography targeted towards children, especially when the biography is focused on someone who has made a major contribution to the arts and sciences. With that said, this book does Albert Einstein no justice. Aesthetically, this book is subpar at best. The illustrations aren't very intriguing; they almost come off as a bit lazy in many ways. I also didn't feel that their style fit with the time period which was being focused upon. For example, Einstein looked like he was a regular gentleman from 2020. Also, some of the illustrations seemed like they were just inserted as "filler" (for example, the illustration with the children in the classroom in the first quarter of the book).

More importantly, the writing was just not there for me, and did not seem like it was properly targeted to the 3-8 year old age group. The language used seemed very lazy, much like the illustrations, but then again, it also seemed like the author was struggling to simplify Einstein's story for younger readers. A few examples as follows:

a) It says that Einstein was born in Germany, but not the year. Why not include that?
b) The book states he was interested in Geometry. Most 3-8 year olds don't know what that is, so why not give a short description to explain?
c) When discussing Einstein's interest in light waves, the text states that he realized something "didn't add up" but doesn't give any examples of WHAT didn't add up. Therefore, to me, this entire page was pointless.
d) About half way through the book, the text states, "...wouldn't join the military even when he was supposed to." Again, there is not enough information given here. Why was he supposed to join the military? What was going on at that time, if anything? Also, again, most children don't know what a military is, so why not explain it?
e) A little over halfway through, the principle of relativity and physics is mentioned. Again, a 3-8 year old is not going to have any idea what this means, so if it is going to mentioned in the text, why not give a brief, age-appropriate explanation?
f) The statement towards the end "Almost overnight, Einstein was know everywhere and was trusted and respected..." -- to me, there is just too much exaggeration. News did not travel overnight in Einstein's day, it just simply wasn't possible.

Overall, I gave this book two stars. Despite it's faults, some parents may be able to explain most questions that would stem from the text. However, as books are supposed to educate and explain, I feel this book was an incredibly poor teaching tool for the 3-8 age group. I would not purchase this book for my home library, and I would not recommend it to others.

Liked the message around curiosity, not needing to follow society's path, and persevering, but would have loved to see a little more explanation on what Einstein actually discovered and how he used evidence and argument and math and logic to create his theories which led to them being perceived as valid.

I think the overall message of this book was to follow your dreams. I’m just not sure if children would stay interested in reading this.

My kids love when we read biographies together, but unfortunately, this one was not so great. The prose was subpar, the setting was much too modern looking, despite it being about Albert Einstein, and it wasn't engaging enough to keep them interested.

The information was enough for a book of this kind. I didn’t like the illustration, but that’s personal taste. I’m sure the target audience will enjoy it.