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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2018 | Elementary
Gr 2–4—"Necessity is the mother of invention." Never is that so true than when it involves actual bodily injury! This book tells the fascinating story of the invention of the Band-Aid in the early twentieth century. Josephine Dickson was particularly accident-prone in the kitchen, inspiring her husband Earle to come up with a creative solution. The narrative moves smoothly through the Dickson's hous...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
This picture book biography presents Earle Dickson's invention of the Band-Aid, from inspiration to development to marketing. Wittenstein's jokey, repeated use of "T...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
This picture book biography presents Earle Dickson's invention of the Band-Aid, from inspiration to development to marketing. Wittenstein's jokey, repeated use of "The...Log In or Sign Up to Read More