Mother-son team Jonah Winter and Jeanette Winter tell the story of the
Exxon Valdez oil spill and its devastating and lingering effects in this
poetic and timely picture book.
Oil is drawn up from deep in the earth by machines, transported through
pipelines, and pumped onto a ship that sails out to sea. When the ship
crashes into a reef, the oil spills out over miles of ocean, covering
rocks and animals alike. What will the consequences be?
In this poignant and impactful picture book, celebrated picture book
creators Jonah Winter and Jeanette Winter powerfully explore the
devastating impact mankind can have on nature.