Warum Einstein niemals Socken trug: Wie scheinbar Nebensächliches unser Denken beeinflusst (Abridged)

by Christian Ankowitsch Narrated by Helge Heynold

Overview

Wer spazieren geht, denkt kreativer. Wer einen Laborkittel überzieht, agiert aufmerksamer. Und wer hart sitzt, urteilt sachlicher. Wie wir denken, hängt von jeder Menge kleiner Details ab. Denn wir denken nicht mit dem Kopf allein - sondern mit dem ganzen Körper. Christian Ankowitsch, Erfolgsautor und Spezialist für die Prüfungen des Alltags, erklärt uns die Wechselwirkungen zwischen Körper und Gehirn, die wir sonst nicht wahrnehmen oder unterschätzen. Unterhaltsam und lebensklug führt Christian Ankowitsch uns vor Augen, auf welch überraschende Weise Umgebung und Körpergefühl unser Denken beeinflussen - und verrät so verblüffende wie praktikable Tricks, wie wir dieses Zusammenspiel zu unserem Vorteil nutzen können. Ein unverzichtbares Buch für alle, die verstehen wollen, was wirklich vor sich geht, wenn wir denken, urteilen und handeln.

Editorial Reviews

Children's Literature

In an exchange of letters that are sure to bring smiles to both parents and kids, Alex tries to persuade his mother to allow him to keep his friend Mikey's baby iguana as a pet after Mikey moves. The arguments go back and forth. Alex extols its cuteness and promises to care for the iguana, while his mother counters with how the cuteness won't last as the iguana grows to six feet in length, impossible to keep in his room. She also reminds him of his previous carelessness with pets. All the exchanges ring true to the situation. Finally Alex accepts his mother's offer of a "trial basis" to see if he can keep the promises he has made. The bliss on his face as he finds the iguana in his room make it evident how happy he is that his persistence has been rewarded. Catrow clearly has fun depicting in watercolors with pencil the scenes illustrating Alex's current desires, like sharing his bath with the iguana, as well as the future realities, like what to do with the full-grown pet. His cartoon-like characters express their emotions with exaggerated gestures sure to set off giggles. And pear-shaped Alex with his soulful eyes and wispy hair would make a really huggable doll. 2004, GP Putnam's Sons, Ages 4 to 8.
—Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 3-This funny story is told through an amusing exchange of notes, as Alex tries to convince his seemingly unshakable mother that he should be allowed to adopt a friend's baby iguana ("If I don't take it, he goes to Stinky and Stinky's dog, Lurch, will eat it. You don't want that to happen, do you?"). The boy pulls out all the stops in his arguments: iguanas are quiet (so are tarantulas, Mom counters); the reptile could be kept on the dresser (they grow to over six feet, Mom replies); the iguana could be the brother he's always wanted (you already have a brother, Mom reminds him). Featuring his signature cartoon characters, Catrow's illustrations provide a hilarious extension of the text. Alex, with his unruly red cowlicks and kewpie-doll shape, is totally disarming, as is the iguana, which makes imaginative appearances strumming a guitar on a bike, sporting tiny swim trunks, and reading in bed. The tale is perfect for reader's-theater presentations and could also be used effectively as a writing prompt for older children. It will make even the most serious youngsters giggle.-Lee Bock, Glenbrook Elementary School, Pulaski, WI Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Kirkus Reviews

In epistolary dialogue with his mom, a lad yearning for an iguana tries various approaches, from logic and sweet talk to emotional blackmail. His mother puts up a valiant defense-"Dear Mom: Did you know that iguanas are really quiet and they're cute too. I think they are much cuter than hamsters. Love, your adorable son, Alex." "Dear Alex: Tarantulas are quiet too"-before ultimately capitulating. Catrow's scribbly, lurid, purple-and-green illustrations bring the diverse visions of parent and child to hilarious life, as a lizard of decidedly indeterminate ancestry grows in stages to the size of a horse, all the while exhibiting a doglike affection toward its balloon-headed prospective keeper-who is last seen posed by a new terrarium, pumping a fist in victory. A familiar domestic interchange, played out with broad comedy-and mutual respect, too. (Picture book. 7-9)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170423262
Publisher:	Lagato Verlag
Publication date:	11/15/2019
Edition description:	Abridged
Language:	German

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