You and the Universe by Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking, Xin Li
ISBN: 0593432118
Genres: Biography/Autobiography, Emotions & Feelings
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Partly an autobiography of Stephen Hawking and partly and inspirational book written by Lucy Hawking (daughter of Stephen Hawking), but the primary author is Stephen Hawking, who died in 2018. The book was adapted from a statement made by the late physicist Stephen Hawking that was broadcast into space on Earth Day. A mouse accompanies him as he explains the questions he’s pondered as a scientist – “What’s inside a black hole?” “Is time travel possible?” “Are there aliens?” – before telling readers he needs their help answering other questions: “How can we take care of each other?” “How can we take care of the planet?” “How can we make the future a place we want to be?” The illustrations are panoramas of the cosmos, as well as racially diverse people. The backmatter has information about black holes, time travel, aliens, and the universe, which will likely interest kids more than the book text. This book could be a nice addition or introduction to an Earth Day celebration.

Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library