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My Dad Invented the Smile: The True Story Behind the Iconic Yellow Smiley Face (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781956378573)
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xOne 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.
Author: Joe Romano
ISBN-10: 195637857X
ISBN-13: 9781956378573
Publisher: Little Press
Language: English
Published: 10/13/2026
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover
By Joe Romano
xMagician Joe Romano has appeared in over 5000 elementary schools with his incredible mix of magic and education. Joe has also performed in virtually every theme park in the country including Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags over Texas, Six Flags America and Walt Disney Cruise Lines. Joe lives in Alexandria, VA, with his wife Tonia and the most beautiful Shi-tzu in the world, Natasha!
Sarah VanDam, like Harvey and Jackie Ball, is an artist who finds that illustrating for magicians is pretty awesome. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in illustration from Brigham Young University in 2021. Sarah can also ride a unicycle. (She's proud of that.) My Dad Invented a Smile is her second book.Recently Viewed Products
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