Uncle Marlow's Machine by Stuart French - Ethicool Kid's Books
Henry heads off to his uncle's farm, leaving behind a pollution-choked city. His uncle is building something special, you see...
Uncle Marlow's Machine is the picture story book that the next generation needs, wants and deserves. It's high time we talked about climate change.
A kids' book that celebrates the wonderful things we can do to halt climate change.
Join little Henry as he heads off on a journey to visit his wacky uncle at a farm far, far away. When Henry finally arrives, he discovers something incredible. Uncle Marlow's been building a secret machine! But what is it? And why don't the city people like it?
Infused with a touch of satire and a lot of goodwill, this is the story you need to be reading to your little ones to protect our climate future.
This beautiful book will be remembered in decades to come as the awakening we all needed.
- Recommended ages: for 0 - 10yrs old
- Author: Stuart French
- Illustrator: Alvin Mulyono
- Size: 11" x 8.5" landscape (27.5 x 21cm)
- Cover: heavy softcover (300GSM)
- Pages: medium inside pages (200GSM)
An excerpt from the story
He's in his barn when he hears our truck rumble to a stop, and he quickly pulls the barn doors closed.
"We've come to see your machine!" I yell, pointing at the big red barn with both hands, as Uncle Marlow walks outside.
Dad sighs. "You weren't supposed to say anything, Henry..."
"What are you talking about, Squirt?" asks Uncle Marlow, yanking on my cheeks.
"Does it fly, or jump in the sky?" I ask. "Or does it swim in the ocean with its long propeller?"
Praise for Uncle Marlow's Machine
"Uncle Marlow's Machine is honest and clear, its writing style attributing a sense of responsibility to the reader. The illustrations in this story make a real impact. Beautiful green fields contrast with smoky skies and dirty power plants, and this helps to demonstrate the story's theme." Shannon A. Jade
Most Ethicool Books are designed for ages 0 - 6 years old, but are frequently read by much older children, too.
All our stories average 500-750 words in length.
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We create remarkable children's books about the world's big issues, inspiring kids to create positive change.
Why the big issues? Well, because our little ones are ready. They get it. They're perceptive, intelligent and capable; they're ready to grow up and make the world a better place. They have the answers, the solutions, and the motivation to not only fulfill their own dreams, but to make our planet more equitable and sustainable.
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Ethicool was founded in 2020 by Australian husband and wife team, Teigan Margetts and Stuart French.
When tucking their two young sons into bed every night, they would often invent stories about the world's big issues, with their little ones playing the starring role of saving the day.
They quickly realised that their children not only understood the issues, but wanted to do more about them.
Wanting to teach their sons more, Teigan and Stu turned to children's books. But, as they browsed through the hundreds of books they owned, they couldn't find a single one that inspired great change.
And so, Ethicool was born: a children's book company that helps little ones change the world.
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