School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 4-In this latest entry in a well-known series, Adler recycles material from Thomas Alva Edison (Holiday, 1990). This greatly simplified and shortened biography does not afford much insight into Edison's character, but focuses on the highlights of the man's life and career achievements. By depicting well-chosen incidents, Adler and the Wallners provide interesting glimpses of an inquisitive youth who grew into a hard-working visionary. An adequate introduction with appeal for reluctant readers and very young listeners.-Marilyn Taniguchi, Santa Monica Public Library, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
This book begins with a look at Edison's early years, giving readers a sense of the influences on the inventor. Edison's later life and career are relayed in clear, simple prose, appropriate for the picture-book audience. Rather bland watercolors give a period flavor to the book. A list of important dates in Edison's life concludes the book. From HORN BOOK 1996, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
[SERIES LAST REVIEWED IN BKL Je 1 91, under Adler, David A. Ages 5^-8.]
