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The crayon man : the true story of the invention of Crayola crayons

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

Record details

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

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references.
Summary, etc.: "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"--Provided by publisher.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 6-9.
K to Grade 3.
Awards Note:
Charter Oak Children’s Book Award (COCBA) Nominee, 2019-2020.
Subject: Binney, Edwin Juvenile literature
Binney & Smith Co. Juvenile literature
Binney, Edwin
Binney & Smith Co.
Industrialists United States Biography Juvenile literature
Crayons History Juvenile literature
Picture books for children
Industrialists
Crayons
Genre: Biographies.
Picture books.
Picture books for children.

Available copies

  • 33 of 35 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Silas Bronson Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 35 total copies.
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Silas Bronson Library - Waterbury JB BINNEY, E BIE (Text) 34005153089957 Juvenile Biography Available -

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The Crayon Man : The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons
The Crayon Man : The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons
by Biebow, Natascha; Salerno, Steven (Illustrator)
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Author Notes

The Crayon Man : The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons

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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