I remember, as a child, the words "Manufactured by Binney & Smith" being at the bottom of every box of Crayola Crayons. (I don't think those words are there on modern boxes, but it's okay.) That stuck out to me, because my paternal grandparents lived on a street named Binney! They were both artistic, and their children (including my father) were very artistic as well. I believe most of my creativity has come from that side of the family.

I saw this book while I was at work and I had to read about it! I remember watching a video (on Mr. Roger's Neighborhood) about the making of crayons in a factory.... so this book really intrigued me. I enjoyed learning about the very beginning of my favorite coloring tool!