Earth-friendly reads
Ten children’s books to introduce Earth day to young minds.
EARTH Day is a day dedicated to appreciating our blue planet. This annual event is a good time to introduce children to how they can do their part in protecting the planet. There are so many books available on the environment today. Let’s look at some great options for your child to learn more about Mother Earth and how to protect her.
One Plastic A Day: Isatou Ceesay And The Recycling Women Of The Gambia
Author: Miranda Paul
Based on a true story, this beautifully illustrated book depicts how activist and social entrepreneur Isatou Ceesay and the women of her village solve the pollution caused by discarded plastic bags that have been killing their livestock. This heartwarming story teaches children about the dangers of pollution towards, not only our environment, but our wellbeing too.
Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day Author: Jane O’connor
Join Fancy Nancy on her mission to protect the Earth by making every day Earth Day. In this book, part of the Fancy Nancy series, Nancy decides to teach her parents about going green. Discover these rules with Nancy and the ways to apply them in life. Written for ages five and six, children can also learn a few new “fancy” words along the way.
Puteri Tioman: The Green Turtle Author: Rossiti Aishah Rashidi
The touching story of a green turtle returning to lay her eggs on the beach where she was born reminds us of the other creatures whose lives are affected by the changes in the environment. Therefore, highlighting our responsibility to protect it. Children may relate to this story and learn to consider the effects of their actions towards other beings.
Dora Celebrates Earth Day! Author: Emily Sollinger
This book features everyone’s favourite explorer as she finds ways to make a difference and help save the planet. Children will learn that even the simplest things that they do at home has a huge impact. The book itself helps the environment by being printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper with soy ink.
The Lorax Author: Dr Seuss
Written and illustrated by the world-renowned children’s book writer Dr Seuss, The Lorax is set in a world where air is bought and trees are extinct. This book teaches children the value of trees and our responsibility to protect our planet.
The Usborne Book Of Planet Earth
Author: Megan Cullis & Mathew Olbeam
The Usborne Book of Planet Earth can be your child’s first encyclopaedia on the mechanics of planet Earth. Be it the deepest trenches of the ocean, or the hottest parts of the Serengeti, the spectacular illustrations by Stephanie Fizer Coleman take readers on a tour of our magnificent planet.
Hug A Tree, Geronimo Author: Elisabetta Dami
The 69th edition of the Geronimo Stilton series portrays the nostalgia one can have from a mere tree. This book is a great choice for all Geronimo fans. It’s also a good place to start for intermediate readers who are looking for something to fit the occasion.
It’s Earth Day! Author: Mercer Mayer
This picture book depicts Little Critter who decides to play his part in protecting the planet after learning about climate change at school. Children can learn about the concept of reusing, recycling and reducing the waste around them. This book also teaches them practical things they can do to protect the environment.
The Great Kapok Tree Author: Lynne Cherry
In this book, the author tells us the importance of the Kapok tree through the voices of the animals inhabiting it. The book shows us the consequences of cutting down trees and that every tree has its purpose. Through this book, children are able to comprehend that every action has its consequence and that we should consider the effects towards the fauna.
Greta And The Giants Author: Zoe Tucker
Inspired by environmental activist Greta Thunberg’s stand against global warming, this picture book tells the story of Greta, a girl who lives in a beautiful forest threatened by giants. This lovely story proves to readers that anyone is capable of doing their part in the fight to protect the environment.