Etty Darwin and the Four Pebble Problem
by Lauren Soloy (Author)
Etty Darwin and her famous father go for a walk to ponder life, science . . . and fairies!
Inspired by the real-life daughter of Charles Darwin. Etty loves make-believe. Her dad loves science. Etty believes in fairies. Her dad would need to see some proof that they exist. But they both love nature, conversation and each other. A gorgeous rumination on belief and imagination featuring Henrietta (Etty) Darwin and her famous father, Charles. Etty went on to become a valued and keen editor of Charles's work and a thoughtful and intellectual being in her own right.
This imagined conversation between Etty and Charles as they stroll around Charles's real-life thinking track explores their close relationship and shows that even science is nothing without an open mind and imagination.
"A sweet story of father and child discovery." --School Library Journal
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Kirkus Reviews
An excellent introduction to the natural sciences, Darwin, fairies, and inquiry, sure to inspire and fascinate young readers and listeners. Scientific investigation meets magic in this glowing selection. (author’s note) (Picture book. 4-8).
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School Library Journal
K-Gr 3--In this sweet story of father and child discovery, Charles Darwin and his daughter Etty go for long walks and contemplate scientific inquiry, nature, and fairies.Vividly colored and textured digital illustrations with richly detailed outdoor landscapes supplement a simple text of the pair's conversations in a mix of full-page spreads and smaller boxes. Etty desperately wants to believe that fairies exist, while Darwin largely listens and points out natural phenomena, playing a supportive father. The text is a mix of dialogue and short narration that asks thoughtful questions but does not overpower the book's art. With the myriad details in Soloy's illustrations, this gentle, contemplative title may be best suited to small groups for sharing. VERDICT While the characters are based on a historical figure and his daughter Henrietta, who did write fairy stories, the details are all imagined. For larger collections.--Kelsey Socha, Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield, MA
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One of CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens, Fall 2021 — Starred Pick An excellent introduction to the natural sciences, Darwin, fairies, and inquiry, sure to inspire and fascinate young readers and listeners. —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews Soloy's historical-fiction picture book makes room for both science and make-believe. But at its core, it's all about a special relationship, wonderfully humanizing the father of evolutionary theory who prized his daughter's thoughts and gave her musings 'space to fly.' —The Horn Book Etty Darwin and the Four Pebble Problem is a lovely book. . . . [with] important lessons for any young STEM reader about science, knowledge, and any intellectual pursuit. —CM: Canadian Review of Materials Lauren Soloy shows us such tenderness in this authentic relationship between father and daughter." —Library Matters The bond between a caring and empathetic father and an imaginative little girl is at the center of this deeply reassuring story. —Imaginary Elevators
JUV004010 - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | Europe
JUV014000 - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
JUV016000 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | General
Fathers and daughters
Fairies
Science
Darwin, Charles
