Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009
The Day-Glo Brothers
By Chris Barton, Tony Persiani (Illustrator)
Two brothers' basement experiments lead to a world-changing color discovery.
44 pages· 2,100 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
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Summary: When an accident confines Bob to a dark basement, he and his brother Joe embark on a journey of discovery. Bob, the aspiring doctor, and Joe, the showbiz dreamer, experiment with ultraviolet light and fluorescent paints. Their unexpected collaboration results in the creation of Day-Glo colors, transforming the visual world with vibrant hues. How did their contrasting dreams and a twist of fate lead to such a luminous breakthrough? Dive into their story of innovation and see how a simple accident sparked a colorful revolution.


