Description
A charming bilingual rhyming story in English and Spanish that is not Einstein?s theory of relativity, but something just as important. Relativity is an engaging book designed to inspire children to start thinking comparatively and analytically.
Review
A great resource for a lesson on making comparisons. There is even a lesson on the use of the adverb really, which could be compared to the comparative adjective worse as it is presented in the text. If you are an elementary language arts teacher, then this is a perfect resource for you. The illustrations support the text very well and will help your students comprehend the text better. –Library Media Connection
Young readers learn the thought-provoking concept of relativity in this children’s book! Don’t be deterred this is not a scientific explanation. The rhyming story follows a young boy who is seeing the world in a way that each thing relates to another. The sky to the trees; the trees to the grass; the speed of a plane to the crawl of a snail. The delightful prose is accompanied by a unique visual a slightly hazy illustration in relation to the clarity of the text. Although the title Relativity may at first seem advanced for children, the book goes into detail to simplify the explanation of the concept. Children may not pick up on the theory after the first read, but the content can spark conversation at home or in a classroom. Children will come to appreciate the lesson taught in this book, and will likely recognize the theory of relativity when engaging in their own world. What’s the relation of this charming story to children’s literature? One unique, fun and informative book that stands out among others! –Children’s Literature
