Me & the Magic Cube - by Daniel Fehr (Hardcover)

About the Book

"In a dusty box, a child finds a colorful cube. Fascinated, they begin to turn it. Soon all the colors are mixed up. Can the cube be solved? And how does it work anyway? Three friends set out to find the answers."--

Book Synopsis

Have you ever picked up a Magic Cube and wondered who invented it, who can solve it, and how in the world you can, too? Jump into this fun and fact-filled picture book to discover the mathematics and magic of the Cube!

In a dusty box, a child finds a colorful cube. Fascinated, they begin to turn it. Soon all the colors are mixed up. Can the cube be solved? And how does it work anyway? Three friends set out to find the answers.

Since 1974, when Rubik invented his famous cube, 500 million Magic Cubes have been sold worldwide. To this day, new speed-cubing records are still being set. Daniel Fehr takes us on a journey through the fascinating world of the Magic Cube, while GOLDEN COSMOS brings pop and verve to the history and technology of the cube in this picture book as bright and colorful as the cube itself.

Review Quotes

"If you've ever tried to solve a Rubik's cube, this book is for you. This book is for everyone, starting with the youngest readers (about 4) with an interest in the famous puzzle."-- "Youth Services Book Review"

"[F]or budding cubers"-- "Publishers Weekly "

"[For] lovers of math and puzzles..."-- "Children's Literature"

"A buoyant, stimulating explainer."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author

Daniel Fehr writes books for children and also creates board games for children, families, and grow-ups. Many of his books and games have received international prizes. Daniel Fehr lives in Winterthur, Switzerland.

GOLDEN COSMOS are Doris Freigofas and Daniel Dolz. The freelance artist and illustrator duo lives in Berlin. GOLDEN COSMOS regularly illustrate for The New Yorker, The New York Times, Washington Post, Die Zeit and other media worldwide. Their picture book debut Ludwig and the Rhinoceros has received multiple awards, including being named one of the Most Beautiful German Books of 2023.

Marshall Yarbrough is a writer, translator, and musician. He has translated a number of books for NorthSouth. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.