I’m only one of many people worried about rapid climate change, and am always open to reading and listening to responsible comments and information on the subject. I came across the Green Philly blog, which I like. Imagine my pleasure in discovering that they are offering one of my books as a prize, and gave it a good review, too!

The book is WHAT’S SO BAD ABOUT GASOLINE? written by me and illustrated by Paul Meisel. I enjoyed writing this book on a subject I believe is important for today’s children. But I never tackle a subject, no matter how worthwhile, that doesn’t interest me.  Geology has fascinated me ever since I started noticing, while a very little girl, that not all rocks looked alike and not all soil was the color of the red hills of Mississippi. I wondered why. 

Researching WHAT’S SO BAD ABOUT GASOLINE? taught me how petroleum began forming many millennia ago.  Parents will enjoy reading this to their children, since it isn’t all “doom and gloom” as regards global warming.  Even if you’re not convinced that present climate change is man made, there’s plenty to enjoy in this book. Paul Meisel’s delightfully witty illustrations add much to the story.

Now ­­– about that prize!  Follow this link to take part.  But hurry – the contest ends September 23rd!