"A book as special as its subject." - Booklist, starred review
School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
New York Times Editor's Choice
New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2013
Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books of the Year
Columbus Dispatch The Best of the Best of the Year
Booklist Top Ten Science Book of 2013
A Junior Library Guild Selection
"Whimsical and illuminating, this beautifully illustrated picture-book biography accomplishes a daunting task: to introduce the life and work of Albert Einstein to young readers."--Book Links, 2013 Lasting Connections
"Utterly charming."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Truly amazing." - The Horn Book, starred review
"This is the best way to humanize such a larger-than-life historical figure." -- North Adams Transcript
"Sure to captivate young readers." - ReaderKidz
"Something of an It Gets Better Project for mathematically precocious children."--The New York Times
"Simply voiced, with word choices and illustrations as exciting as the subject."--Herald-Sun Best Books of 2013
"Richly imagined, beautifully designed, impressionistic biography." - School Library Journal, starred review
"Remarkable." - Mamarama, Redbook's Mom Blog Council
"On a Beam of Light reminds us that imagination is important, and that thinking is valuable. A great message for the little scientist in your life!" - Emily, bookseller, Hooray for Books!
"Makes genius Albert Einstein seem accessible." - Nerdy Book Club
"It's impossible not to be inspired, not only by Einstein himself but also by this dazzling account of his life and imagination."--BookPage
"I was wowed by this book."--Robin Smith, The Horn Book Blog
"Einstein's lifelong curiosity sings through every page."-Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Einstein positively glows, radiating love and intelligence."-The Washington Post
"Don't miss this book. " - Kid Lit Frenzy
"By celebrating Einstein's wonderful curiosity, this book will inspire young kids to find science fascinating." -Walter Isaacson, author, Einstein: His Life and Universe
"Awakens a sense of curiosity and mystery in youngsters... an invitation to children to awaken their imaginations." - Shelf Awareness for Readers
"An ingenious portrait of genius." - The San Francisco Chronicle
"A splendid introduction to a man who never stopped questioning." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A perfect introduction to the famous physicist."-Science Books and Films
"A great read about a great man." - Walking Brain Cells
"A delightful young readers' introduction to several of Einstein's amazing ideas-and an equally valuable celebration of the advantages of being different." -Bob Berman, science author and columnist, Astronomy Magazine
"A delightful book and I would use it in my classroom." - Marilyn Cook, PreK-5 teacher, NSTA National Science Teachers Association Reccomends
"A delight for the sense... this elegant new picture book might just be that physical gift to spur on the next generation of wonderers." - Out With the Kids
"A celebration of curiosity."--Design Mom