Glitter Everywhere! by Chris Barton, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat - ADVISABLE

Glitter Everywhere!: Where it Came From, Where It's Found & Where It's Going by Chris Barton, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat. PICTURE BOOK NON-FICTION Charlesbridge. 2023. $20. 9781623542528

BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS  - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

Glitter is lots of things. It is tiny, clingy, colorful, loved, and not loved. Glitter is iridescent and is the reason glitter captures the eye and the reason most of us are attracted to it. 

The science and story behind glitter are revealed in this all-encompassing book. The ancient Egyptians used iridescent beetles to glitter objects. Glitter was once called “flitter” until the word glitter became more popular. Glitter is bad for the environment, and scientists are working on many biodegradable forms of glitter. Glitter everywhere! calls attention to something most of us haven’t thought twice about. Barton’s humorous approach and interesting facts produce a very enjoyable read. The vibrant, whimsical illustrations add to the sparkling information. 

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