THE CRAYON MAN by Natascha Biebow & Steven Salerno
HARDCOVER
Author: Natascha Biebow
Illustrator: Steven Salerno
Bright, fascinating, and full of creative energy, THE CRAYON MAN is a gloriously illustrated picture book biography that celebrates the invention of one of the world’s most beloved childhood treasures - the Crayola crayon.
Purple mountains’ majesty. Mauvelous. Jungle green. Razzmatazz. Today, colour is everywhere — but it wasn’t always that way.
Before Edwin Binney, children had very few safe, affordable ways to draw in colour. Inspired by the vibrant hues of the natural world and driven by curiosity, experimentation, and teamwork, Binney set out to change that. By listening carefully, testing ideas, and collaborating with his creative team at Crayola, he helped create a small green box of crayons - affordable, durable, and magical - that would change childhood forever.
Written by Natascha Biebow and illustrated with bold, dynamic flair by Steven Salerno, The Crayon Man brings history, invention, and imagination together in a story that celebrates curiosity and creative thinking.
A true, inspiring story behind a favourite childhood object, that encourages curiosity, invention, and creative problem-solving. The Crayon Man is a joyful reminder that big ideas - and big colour - can come from paying close attention to the world around us.