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 QuitandBalloons Over Broadway. purple mountains' majesty, mauvelous, jungle green, razzmatazz... What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands? But children didn't always have such magical boxes of crayons. Before Edwin Binney set out to change things, children couldn't really even draw in color. Here's the true story of an inventor who so loved nature's vibrant colors that he found a way to bring the outside world to children - in a bright green box for only a nickel! With experimentation, and a special knack for listening, Edwin Binney and his dynamic team at Crayola created one of the world's most enduring, best-loved childhood toys - empowering children to dream in COLOR!
From red planets to blue stars, space is full of color! Introduce young readers to the sun, moon, planets, stars, and more in this high-interest look at the myriad colors of space.
Forget about the old rules--young children are supposed to write on these board books, again and again, because the highly laminated pages are easy to wipe off. "Crayon World" encourages young artists to finish off each scene as Steve and Blue travel by bridges, train, and boat on a fun-filled journey. Full color.
Explore our colorful world from a buzzing yellow bee, to a groovy green gecko, to juicy red apples and bright blue blueberries. Color is everywhere! What colors do you see around you?
Bright flowers, cute baby animals, fresh plants—colors are everywhere in spring! Explore color in the world around you. What colors make you think of spring? What can you create with the colors of spring? Encourage readers to notice color in the real world and create their own spring-inspired artwork through vibrant photos and lyrical text.
Penned by the very first Crayon Activist, Bellen Woodard, this picture book will tug at readers' heartstrings and inspire them to make a difference! When Bellen Woodard’s classmates referred to "the skin-color” crayon, in a school and classroom she had always loved, she knew just how important it was that everyone understood that “skin can be any number of beautiful colors.” This stunning picture book spreads Bellen’s message of inclusivity, empowerment, and the importance of inspiring the next generation of leaders. Bellen created the More Than Peach Project and crayons with every single kid in mind to transform the crayon industry and grow the way we see our world. And Bellen has done just that! This moving book includes back matter about becoming a leader and improving your community just like Bellen. Her wisdom and self- confidence are sure to encourage any young reader looking to use their voice to make even great spaces better!
From colorful frogs to juicy kiwis, green is all around! Engaging text and big, bright photos explore where readers can find green in their world. A back matter feature calls out the Crayola colors found in the photos.
From fire trucks to ladybugs, red is everywhere! Engaging text and colorful photos explore where readers can find red in the world around them. A back matter features shows the Crayola colors found in the photos.
From soothing lavender to juicy grapes, purple is everywhere! Fun text and detailed photos explore where readers can find purple in the world around them. A back matter feature shows the Crayola colors found in the photos.