The inspiring true story of how one small turtle and kids all over the country sparked an environmental movement.Based on the viral video that created awareness of the harm caused by plastic straws, this heart-wrenching story is a perfect tool for teaching children about sustainability.

Slurp!A boy finishes his drink and tosses it in the trash, straw and all. He moves on without another thought….

In the waters off of Costa Rica, scientists spot an endangered sea turtle and pull him aboard to study him. But he has something stuck in his nose. A barnacle? A stick? No…it’s a plastic straw!

This heroic story of one turtle’s rescue reminds us that even the smallest straw can hurt our ocean life–and that thesmallest demand for change can grow into something big!

Elisa Boxeris a Maine-based, Emmy-winning journalist and columnist whose writing has appeared in publications includingThe New York Times,Inc.,andFast Company. Having worked in newspaper, magazine, and television journalism, Elisa is thrilled to bring her reporting and storytelling skills to the world of children’s literature. She is the author ofA Seat at the Table: The Nancy Pelosi StoryandThe Voice That Won the Vote: How One Woman’s Words Made History.

Marta lvarez Migunsis an author and children’s book illustrator living in A Corua, Spain.In 2007, her artwork was selected and exhibited at the Bratislava Biennial of Illustration (BIB). She illustratedShark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist, whichwas named one of the Best Children’s Books of 2017 byParents Magazine, and won the Blue Spruce Award in 2018. She also painted the funny and charming illustrations forWhat Is Poo?, which won the Silver Award at the Junior Design Awards 2017.

Format:HardcoverProduct dimensions:40 pages, 9.38 X 11.31 X 0.44 inPublished:May 10, 2022Publisher:Random House Children’s Books