My Dad Invented the Smile

The True Story Behind the Iconic Yellow Smiley Face

von Joe Romano

36 Seiten, Hardcover, ab 5 bis 7 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

One little circle, two dots, and a line--changed the world forever. What would t-shirts, emojis, stickers, and text messages be without the classic yellow smiley face? Before it became a global symbol of joy, it began with one artist--and one dad. In this vibrant and heartfelt picture book, readers meet Harvey Ball, the Massachusetts graphic designer who, in 1963, created the bright yellow smile that would eventually circle the globe. Told through the imaginative voice of his daughter Jackie, My Dad Invented the Smile brings readers into a world of creativity, curiosity, and the everyday magic of watching an artist at work. As Jackie watches her father sketch, dream, and experiment with ideas, she begins to understand how art spreads happiness--and how something drawn with kindness can brighten millions of lives. This tender father-daughter story celebrates the creative spirit, the power of simple ideas, and the unexpected ways real people shape our world. Perfect for classrooms, art rooms, libraries, and families who love joyful, true stories about the people behind the things we see every day. For fans of The Crayon Man and Mister Rogers' Gift, My Dad Invented the Smile shows how one simple smile can spark a movement--and change the world. This Picture Book Highlights: The true origin of one of the world's most recognizable symbols

A warm, engaging father-daughter narrative

The power of creativity, imagination, and simple acts of joy

A behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process

The reminder that big ideas can come from small moments

• ISBN: 9781956378573
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.11.2026
• Verlag: Little Press
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 5 bis 7 Jahre
• Illustrationen: Sarah Vandam