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by Deborah Katz Henriquez (Author), Prashant Miranda (Illustrator), Paul Shore (Author)
A CLIMATE ACTION GRAPHIC NOVEL about the SUPERPOWER of KINDNESS
A hilarious polar bear and his wacky animal friends team up with a flying electric car to save the planet by spreading the superpower of kindness. Transport your children into a magical realm of adventure in this graphic novel that will entertain them for hours with humour and a kaleidoscope of stunning illustrations.
- "As I was reading this book, I felt a lot of shine coming into my body because it has a lot of kindness, teamwork and hope in it." --- Maya, age 7
- "I liked the characters, especially Eve, and I loved the beautiful drawings too. Everyone will enjoy this story." --- Kyra, age 11
- "Tasty and colorful." --- Peter Tavernise, California Climate Coach
- "Beautifully illustrated, funny and gripping." --- Dr. Melissa Lem, CAPE
- "I love this gorgeous book!" --- Merran Smith, CEC
- "A perfect addition to any child's bookshelf." --- Gerald Kutney, Media Commentator
In the first book of this ground-breaking graphic novel series, Steve, a "Fishtachio "ice cream-loving polar bear, pairs up with a spunky electric car named Eve to save the planet in I Can Hear Your Heart Beep. The dynamic duo will delight young readers with their zany adventures in this stunningly illustrated, uplifting graphic novel as they spread the superpower of kindness gifted to them by the Northern Lights. Steve and Eve are accompanied by a lively cast of Arctic characters and hilariously trailed by Burger the Booger, who attempts to make a snotty mess of our planet heroes. Beautiful illustrations convey magic and fuel the imagination of the reader as they journey along in this humorous tale about climate action. Children will love the fun-filled cast:
- An ice-cream loving polar bear with rainbow paws
- A talking, flying electric car who loves an adventure
- A zany crew of Arctic characters
- A hilarious booger nemesis
--- Peter Tavernise, Climate Coach, San Jose, CA "A beautifully illustrated, funny and gripping adventure with a timely, touching message about the power of teamwork and friendship in protecting the planet and one another that will appeal to adults and kids of all ages. Said my eight-year-old son, who could barely put it down when it was time for dinner: "It's great! Is there a second one?""
--- Melissa Lem, MD, President of Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment "As a clean energy advocate and parent, I love this gorgeous book! Paul, Deborah, and Prashant so beautifully and humorously uplift and inspire kids to dream of a brighter future that they will be actively engaged in helping to create!"
--- Merran Smith, Clean Energy Canada, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer "The creators have given us a special gift in Steve and Eve. Funny, heartwarming, genuine and true - may we find one another to preserve all that we hold dear. Now is the time!"
--- Rha Goddess, CEO & Founder of Move The Crowd "This book just kept surprising me....they keep the reader entertained with the unexpected turns of the story line and inspired by the beauty, magic and strength of kindness and community."
--- Tzeporah Berman, International Program Director, Stand.earth
Number of Pages: 216
Dimensions: 0.46 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: February 03, 2023
