The Tantrum That Saved the World

Praise

“A wonderful and important book bringing the climate crisis and what to do about it to youngsters.”
—JANE FONDA, Actress, Author, Activist

“Check out this book, and let’s get to work.”
—BILL NYE, The Science Guy

“This is my kind of book! Sophia understands the elements of the climate crisis better than almost any
adult I’ve come across. Basically, when we fight, we win! And Sophia fights with all the nonviolent
creativity that we have to unleash. What a hero!”
—BILL MCKIBBEN, author of The End of Nature

“The Tantrum That Saved the World is a beautiful and thoughtfully illustrated children’s book with a powerful story of active hope. It empowers the reader to move from angst to action. This delightful book is accessible to all—an essential resource that can be returned to on a regular basis. In addition to a captivating story, the book provides a clear and solid foundation on the science of climate change including the causes, impacts, and solutions. A must have for every household and classroom.” 
—HARRIET SHUGARMAN, award-winning author of How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change and founder of ClimateMama

“This book is entertaining with great drawings and characters. I can relate to Sophia’s struggles as a youth climate activist. The info at the end also makes it a great resource for schools and libraries.” 
—SOPHIA MATHUR, youth climate activist, age 14
 
“A charming, wonderful, and important book.”
—NAOMI ORESKES, author of Science on a Mission and Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University

“This is so important for our children and grandchildren.”
—TERRY MCCAULIFFE, 72nd governor of Virginia

“It’s always been my dream to have climate books for children to educate and inform. In this book Megan and Michael have done this brilliantly. This story will inspire the reader and start them on their journey of environmentalism helping to build a generation who cares for the planet and want to save it.”
—LILLY PLATT, Global Youth Ambassador, speaker and environmental activist, age 13 

“Our kids will bear the brunt of global heating and need to be part of the climate conversation. Told with equal parts humour and rigour—and beautifully drawn—The Tantrum That Saved the World gives children a way to think about the climate emergency we are all grappling with.”
—PADDY MANNING, journalist and author of Body Count