The Boo-Boos That Changed the World

Written by Barry Wittenstein · Illustrated by Chris Hsu

Discover how a simple accident led to the creation of Band-Aids.

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32 pages· 990 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· 640L

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Bookroo's summary

In the 1920s, Earle Dickson, a cotton buyer, faced a unique challenge: his wife's frequent injuries. Determined to help, he invented Band-Aids. But convincing his bosses at Johnson & Johnson wasn't easy. It took the Boy Scouts' approval to turn his prototype into a household staple. How did a simple idea become a global necessity? Uncover the surprising journey of this accidental invention.

From the publisher

Did you know Band-Aids were invented by accident?! And that they weren’t mass-produced until the Boy Scouts gave their seal of approval? 1920s cotton buyer Earle Dickson worked for Johnson &amp; Johnson and had a klutzy wife who often cut herself. The son of a doctor, Earle set out to create an easier way for her to bandage her injuries. Band-Aids were born, but Earle’s bosses at the pharmaceutical giant weren’t convinced, and it wasn’t until the Boy Scouts of America tested Earle’s prototype that this ubiquitous household staple was made available to the public. Soon Band-Aids were selling like hotcakes, and the rest is boo-boo history. “Appealingly designed and illustrated, an engaging, fun story” – Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW

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