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When I saw my first-ever jet-black squirrel on the campus of the College of Wooster yesterday morning, I didn’t have my camera with me. But that’s OK — it was only the second most impressive spectacle I witnessed during my two-day trip to Ohio for the Buckeye Book Fair.
The Day-Glo Brothers
First, WIRED. Then, Boing Boing. Now, the AARP: "Brothers Joe and Bob Switzer, the inventors of Day-Glo paint, may be
unlikely subjects for a picture-book biography. But their story—one of
American ingenuity and determination—is as illuminating as the neon
hues they developed."
The Day-Glo Brothers So many great titles on this list -- and so delightful to be among them.
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From accounts of civil rights heroes, to harrowing (and hopeful) stories about contemporary teenagers, to picture books that perfectly capture friendship, curiosity, or flights of fancy, 2009 held a treasure trove of wonderful reading for children of all ages and interests. ...
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I'm not a big picture book fan, but Chris Barton's The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors beckoned to me and I LOVED it. Tony Persiani's retro style artwork was perfect and the gradual use of day-glo colors was very striking. ...
The Day-Glo Brothers Also reviewed are Greetings From the 50 States, First People: An Illustrated History of American Indians, Camping with the President, It's a Snap! George Eastman's First Photograph, and Into the Deep: The Life of Naturalist and Explorer William Beebe.
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Chris Barton's The Day-Glo Brothers is one of those quintessential American stories that will remind readers that hard work and some serious garage (or basement) inventing is to a large degree what this country is made of.
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Since The Day-Glo Brothers came out in July, author-appearance opportunities have loomed before me like a really, really good buffet, and I’ve been sampling a little bit of everything: one bookstore ...
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When I think of colors, I don’t think of them as being invented. How could they be? Don’t they exist in nature, just waiting to be named?
The Day-Glo Brothers "Chris Barton's vibrant and irresistible The Day-Glo Brothers (Charlesbridge, 2009; Gr 4-6) relates the story of the industrious and ingenious Switzer siblings."
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Some can be found in the laboratory, others in the field; recent books cover both varieties of scientists. In addition to introducing children and teens to some fascinating stories, the titles noted here underscore the enthusiasm, passion, and dedication these remarkable individuals have brought to ...
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Sulphur Springs native Chris Barton will make a swing through town next Friday to promote his new children’s book, "The Day-Glo Brothers." Barton will be the featured guest at Sulphur Springs Public Library’s Community Story Time Friday, Sept. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The library is located...
The Day-Glo Brothers The new edition of the Bartography Express newsletter -- including a look at the cover of the next Chris Barton book -- is now available...
The Day-Glo Brothers
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ACPL Mock Sibert: The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Bra
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A program of the Children's Services department of the Allen County (Indiana) Public Library. Please join our discussion of this year's best informational books for children.
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"This unique book certainly adds a dazzling dimension to our understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship." - The School of Arts and Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Local boy makes good with The Day-Glo Brothers
Location:Sulphur Springs Public Library
Time:10:30AM Friday, September 18th
The Day-Glo Brothers See and hear a bit of the book read aloud by a staff member of the Austin Children's Museum!
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The Day-Glo Brothers by Chris Barton is the story of Bob & Joe Switzer, two very different brothers. Bob loved science and wanted to become a doctor. He wanted to help people with his scientific discoveries. ...
