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nerfherder86's review against another edition
4.0
Who knew the invention of those bright bright colors had such a "colorful" story behind it? And a Cleveland Ohio connection as well, which I found charming. This biography tells the life stories of the brothers Bob and Joe Switzer, who accidentally-on-purpose came up with a permanent glowing paint that could be used in a variety of places from safety signs to magic tricks. The book is illustrated IN DAY-GLO, which might be overly bright to some people but I found it really cool, and the colors and drawing style made it seem very 1950's cartoony, which I also loved. Neat book!
libscote's review against another edition
4.0
Maine Student Book Award Nominee 2010-2011
C'mon. The book has bright colors. How would I not like it?
C'mon. The book has bright colors. How would I not like it?
hsquared's review against another edition
3.0
The art in this has a fun, retro feel. This was an enjoyable story about creativity and invention.
akmargie's review against another edition
3.0
Fun story about an invention many of us probably don't realize is an invention, Day-Glo paint. (Freudian slip? but I first wrote Gay-Glo)(maybe I just find that funny) Chris Barton tells a good story full of interesting facts about the brothers' lives and Tony Persiani's illustrations and use of the colors in question are really well done. I good pick for inventor report time.
frankisib's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favorite picture book biographies. A great story! (reread)
voya_k's review against another edition
3.0
Cool looking, well-told and well-researched history of Day-glo paint. Good for kids who have brothers and like to invent things. Would make a nice STEM storytime with a blacklight and a dark room.
atperez's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting story about something I haven't given much thought to, not a must-read but still a fun one.
booksandbosox's review
4.0
Cute picture book about an interesting little bit of history. Easy read and I love the illustrations and color scheme.
libscote's review
4.0
Maine Student Book Award Nominee 2010-2011
C'mon. The book has bright colors. How would I not like it?
C'mon. The book has bright colors. How would I not like it?
beecheralyson's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. The story is about two brothers who discover day-glo paint. Though this is a picture book it is geared more for 2nd grade and up. The illustrations are very cool and I liked how the day-glo colors progressed to match the discovery process. Definitely worth a read.