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


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&nbspThe Day the Crayons Quit and Balloons Over Broadway.purple mountains&#8217 majesty, mauvelous, jungle green, razzmatazz&#8230 What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands?&nbsp But children didn't always have such magical boxes of crayons.&nbsp Before Edwin Binney set out to change things, children couldn't really even draw in color. Here&#8217s the true story of an inventor who so loved nature&#8217s vibrant colors that he found a way to bring the outside world to children &#8211 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&#8217s most enduring, best-loved childhood toys &#8211 empowering children to dream in COLOR! &nbsp
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