Our World Is Relative

by Julia Sooy, Molly Walsh (Illustrator)

Overview

A fun and engaging picture book from author Julia Sooy and illustrator Molly Walsh explaining Einstein's theory of relativity.

Size, speed, weight, direction, distance
We think of space and time as fixed and measurable.

But these measurements—our experience of space and time—they are relative.

Our world is relative.

With simple, engaging text and vibrant art imbued with light and movement, Our World Is Relative offers a child's-eye view of time, space, and the vast role that relativity plays in comprehending our world. It's an introduction to Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, perfect for any curious young scientist.

Longlisted for the American Association for the Advancement of Science/ Subaru Children's Science Picture Book Award

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250750396
Publisher:	Feiwel & Friends
Publication date:	08/13/2019
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	59 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

In the third grade, Julia Sooy did a book report on a biography of Albert Einstein; she's been interested ever since. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, she now lives and works in New York City. Our World Is Relative is her debut picture book.

Molly Walsh is an illustrator and textile designer living in Boston, MA. She graduated from the illustration program at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2013 and has since worked with clients such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Boston Globe. Her work combines digital and traditional media and is influenced by personal stories, magic in everyday moments, and the great outdoors.

In the third grade, Julia Sooy did a book report on a biography of Albert Einstein; she's been interested ever since.

Originally from Richmond, Virginia, she now lives and works in New York City. Our World Is Relative is her debut picture book.

Molly Walsh is an illustrator and textile designer living in Boston, MA. She graduated from the illustration program at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2013 and has since worked with clients such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Boston Globe.

Her work combines digital and traditional media and is influenced by personal stories, magic in everyday moments, and the great outdoors.

Editorial Reviews

07/15/2019

“What is big? What is small? What is moving? What is not?... It can seem like we live in a world where things are what they are.... But our world is relative: almost everything exists in relation to something else.” In this child-friendly exploration of Einstein’s theory of relativity, a child contemplates the world from differing perspectives. Easily decipherable measurements of speed, distance, and direction delineate the spreads, which aptly demonstrate Sooy’s narrative: a close-up of what seems like a giant child examining a one-inch worm on the pavement zooms out upon the next page turn, revealing her own 38-inch minuteness in relation to the 450-plus-inch homes in the neighborhood. The narrative is well paced and Walsh’s illustrations, pleasing, with plenty of arrows and juxtapositions indicating the relative—curious young minds will enjoy following the shifting angles and viewpoints. A fascinating, bite-size introduction to a classic law of math and science. Ages 4–8. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

"The narrative is well paced and Walsh’s illustrations, pleasing, with plenty of arrows and juxtapositions indicating the relative—curious young minds will enjoy following the shifting angles and viewpoints. A fascinating, bite-size introduction to a classic law of math and science."—Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

07/01/2019

Gr 1–2—Sooy's book tackles the difficult task of explaining the theory of relativity at an elementary level. Through the eyes of a young girl and the world around her, the text presents simple ideas, like how one object can be much larger than another depending on context and comparison. Walsh's illustrations further explain the concept. There's not much in the way of a detailed narrative, but pictures help to establish these ideas. Walsh's vivid art is beautifully simple. For close-up images, the scale looks amazing and helps to reinforce what the text is presenting. The full theory and explanation of relativity are difficult, but this title can work as a starter for younger children who are learning about basic measurements. VERDICT For children just learning about measurements, this stunning title can help illuminate a complex topic.—Thomas Jonte, Pensacola State College, FL

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