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bickie's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting story about the invention of Band-Aids told with a fun structure in which the story ends several times before more of it is told. Attempts made to include people of color in the illustrations; gender roles stereotypical (husband looks forward to coming home to dinner cooked by wife; husband rescues wife from her clumsiness causing cuts). Includes author's note with discussion of nature of inventions and more about Mr. Dickson's later career. End materials also include Earle Dickson Time Line, Other Medical Inventions from the 1920s and 1930s, and Learn More (online resources primarily focused on Band-Aid branded bandages. Could be adapted for reading to Kindergarten but probably better for a read-aloud for 1-3 grade.
jaij7's review against another edition
4.0
So interesting to learn how simple things like the band-aid were invented.
lizaroo71's review against another edition
5.0
A young couple meet and marry. Josephine is prone to accidents and getting cuts. Her husband, Earle, has a father that is a doctor and Earle works in medical supplies. You know what happens next: Earle creates the Band-Aid.
This is the evolution of what we now know as our go to bandage. They even mention the red strip you pull down the side. If you are from my generation, you remember opening this band-aid and the satisfaction of getting that strip perfectly down the side.
The Boy Scouts help popularize the band-aid and soldiers were sent them during WWII.
The Band-Aid celebrates its 100 year anniversary in 2020. I’m eager to see if we get some retro packing and styles.
This is the evolution of what we now know as our go to bandage. They even mention the red strip you pull down the side. If you are from my generation, you remember opening this band-aid and the satisfaction of getting that strip perfectly down the side.
The Boy Scouts help popularize the band-aid and soldiers were sent them during WWII.
The Band-Aid celebrates its 100 year anniversary in 2020. I’m eager to see if we get some retro packing and styles.
jennchandler's review against another edition
4.0
A delightful telling of how band-aids were invented.
ajv930's review against another edition
5.0
A great nonfiction addition to classroom libraries a and children’s bookshelves. I loved the touches of humor throughout and the way the author played with text structure.
jcpdiesel21's review against another edition
5.0
Terrific and informative, all while appealing to the youngest readers. The Band-Aid is a vital staple that is easy to take for granted today, but its road to being within the medicine cabinet of every home wasn't a smooth one. I like how Wittenstein cleverly plays with ending the story multiple times to show the winding journey that this item took in going from idea to invention to mass production to public acceptance. The timelines in the back devoted to both Earle Dickson and other inventions of the time period are much appreciated.
tracybabler's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Blue Slip Media for the review copy of this book — all opinions are my own.
This book is cleverly told in sections that show how each piece of the story could have been the end of Earle Dickson’s idea for the adhesive bandage. He could have created a bandage for his wife and never mentioned it to his boss. The end. But wait, there’s more! Each time Earle pushes on, a page turn reveals the next phase of his story.
There is ample back matter that shows a timeline of the events described in the story from 1892 through 1969–that’s persistence! Readers can also learn about other medical inventions of the era. The BOO BOOS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD would be a great addition to school libraries looking for interesting nonfiction for young readers.
This book is cleverly told in sections that show how each piece of the story could have been the end of Earle Dickson’s idea for the adhesive bandage. He could have created a bandage for his wife and never mentioned it to his boss. The end. But wait, there’s more! Each time Earle pushes on, a page turn reveals the next phase of his story.
There is ample back matter that shows a timeline of the events described in the story from 1892 through 1969–that’s persistence! Readers can also learn about other medical inventions of the era. The BOO BOOS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD would be a great addition to school libraries looking for interesting nonfiction for young readers.
sngick's review against another edition
5.0
Love this story! What a great story to share with students to inspire them to invent something as a solution to a problem.