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The crayon man : the true story of the invention of Crayola crayons  Cover Image Book Book

The crayon man : the true story of the invention of Crayola crayons / by Natascha Biebow ; illustrated by Steven Salerno.

Biebow, Natascha, (author.). Salerno, Steven, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon! This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys. A perfect fit among favorites like The Day the Crayons Quit and Balloons Over Broadway"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781328866844
  • ISBN: 132886684X
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2019]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:
Front Cover; Front Flap; Front Matter; Title; Back Matter; How Crayola Crayons are Made Today; A Man Who Loved Color; Seclected Bibliography; Acknowledgments; Dedication; Copyright; Back Flap; Back Cover; Spine.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 6-9.
K to Grade 3.
Subject: Binney, Edwin > Juvenile literature.
Binney & Smith Co > Juvenile literature.
Binney, Edwin.
Binney & Smith Co.
Binney, Edwin.
Binney & Smith Co.
Industrialists > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Crayons > History > Juvenile literature.
Picture books for children.
Industrialists.
Crayons.
JUVENILE NONFICTION > Technology > Inventions.
JUVENILE NONFICTION > Biography & Autobiography > Art.
JUVENILE NONFICTION > Biography & Autobiography > Science & Technology.
JUVENILE NONFICTION > Boys & Men.
JUVENILE NONFICTION > Business & Economics.
Picture books for children.
Crayons.
Industrialists.
United States.
Crayons.
Industrialists > United States > Biography.
Genre: Picture books for children.
Picture books.
History.
Biographies.
Juvenile works.
Biographies.
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Skagit Evergreen Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Burlington Public Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Burlington Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Burlington Public Library E 741.23 BIEBOW 2019 39851001644831 Picture Books – Science and Technology (Red) Copy hold Available -

Natascha Biebow’s favorite crayon color is periwinkle blue because it makes her heart sing. She loves to draw and make stuff, just like Edwin Binney. She lives in London, where writes, edits, coaches and mentors children’s book authors and illustrators at Blue Elephant Storyshaping, and is the long-time Regional Advisor of SCBWI British Isles. This is her first non-fiction picture book. Find her at nataschabiebow.com.

Steven Salerno has illustrated many popular picture books for children, including Brothers at Bat and The Fantastic Ferris Wheel.  He lives and works in New York City.

www.stevensalerno.com


 

Natascha Biebow's favorite crayon color is periwinkle blue because it makes her heart sing. She loves to draw and make stuff, just like Edwin Binney. She lives in London, where writes, edits, coaches and mentors children's book authors and illustrators at Blue Elephant Storyshaping, and is the long-time Regional Advisor of SCBWI British Isles. This is her first non-fiction picture book. Find her at nataschabiebow.com.

Steven Salerno has illustrated many popular picture books for children, including Brothers at Bat and The Fantastic Ferris Wheel.  He lives and works in New York City.

www.stevensalerno.com


 


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