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Sparky's Electrifying Tale

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Pub Date Aug 31 2021 | Archive Date Nov 08 2021


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Description

Tina and Rory would like to go green, 

but it's hard when their family car burns gasoline.

Their new hamster Sparky's a little bizarre.

Just wait 'til you see what he does with the car!

What can two children and a hamster do about climate change and air pollution? Tina and Rory follow gasoline’s trail from the age of the dinosaurs to the family car and beyond, their journey illuminated by the vivid imagination of their new pet hamster, Sparky. Just when Rory has had it with gasoline, Sparky magically finds a solution.

Tina and Rory would like to go green, 

but it's hard when their family car burns gasoline.

Their new hamster Sparky's a little bizarre.

Just wait 'til you see what he does with the car!

What can two...


Advance Praise

“Children can be a powerful force for accelerating the transition to electric vehicles – especially if they read this book!” —Jennifer Granholm, US Energy Secretary, former Michigan Gov. and CNN Commentator

"Good to see that even the youngest humans are figuring out the gasoline age is over!" —Bill McKibben, author of Radio Free Vermont, winner of Gandhi Peace Award and 350.org founder

“A delightful read-aloud to inspire children and their parents to ‘Go electric!’” —June Sobel, author of The Goodnight Train

"Our planet is in crisis. This important book will help kids understand why, and what we need to change about cars to protect our climate and health." —Andrea Marpillero-Colomino, PhD, Green Latinos

“Time to ditch gasoline as any kid with this primer can tell you. The future is electric!” —Chris Paine, director of Who Killed the Electric Car

“A science-based story for children and their parents about the importance of ending the use of gasoline and making the switch to electric vehicles.” —Ed Begley, Jr., Emmy-nominated actor and climate activist

“Some of the most powerful voices for climate action come from our younger generations. This book gives kids a head start to demand a healthy planet for their own future.” —Eleni Kounalakis, Lt. Governor of California

“Parents beware—if your kids get their way, your next family road trip will be in an electric car!” —Tonia Buell, President of Plug-In America

“Engaging, factual, fun to read: this children's book lets kids know the basics of why we need electric vehicles.” —Mark Jacobson, Stanford Professor and co-founder of The Solutions Project

"The best minds to spark are young ones- and like this story, EVs are fun and kid-friendly. But a magic hamster never hurts either!" —Chelsea Sexton, EV Advocate, featured in documentary Who Killed The Electric Car

“Children can be a powerful force for accelerating the transition to electric vehicles – especially if they read this book!” —Jennifer Granholm, US Energy Secretary, former Michigan Gov. and CNN...


Available Editions

ISBN 9781645438601
PRICE $16.95 (USD)

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