Happy Earth Day! by Deborah Hopkinson
This fact-filled Little Golden Book is about Earth Day—what it is and why it’s important—and offers suggestions for actions kids can take to help protect and heal our planet. Includes directions for family-friendly projects, such as composting, growing baby carrots on a windowsill, making a bug hotel, and more. (Ages 2-5)
I Am Earth: An Earth Day Book for Kids by James McDonald
I Am Earth introduces kids to the basic concepts of Earth science while also encouraging the importance of taking care of our special planet through environmental awareness and sustainability. In this book for beginners, kids learn what makes our planet so uniquely special and how people can work together to keep it a healthy home. (Ages 3-5)
My First Book of Earth: All About Our Planet for Kids by Stephanie Manka Schuttler PhD
From the clouds way up above us to the liquid core miles beneath our feet, there are so many amazing things about Earth. See what makes our home planet so special with this introduction to land, sea, and sky for kids. They’ll explore the continents, how the weather works, the important jobs of trees and plants, and so much more! (Ages 4-7)
My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan
Written by a Newbery Award–winning author, this spectacular picture book is a valentine to our wonderful planet. Readers of all ages will pore over the pages of this children’s book that is bursting with color and texture. Its enticing pages feature clever cut-outs, flaps, and curved contours that encourage exploration as its poetic text celebrates everything Earth does for us, all the while reminding us to be a good friend in return. (Ages 3-5)
Recycling Is Fun: My Little Planet by Charles Ghigna
Children learn that sorting, recycling, and giving new life to old things is not only good for the environment. (Ages 2-5)
What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet by Jess French
In this informative book on recycling for children, you will find everything you need to know about our environment. The good, the bad and the incredibly innovative. From pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling This educational book will teach young budding ecologists about how our actions affect planet Earth and the big impact we can make by the little things we do. (Ages 4-8)
Why Should I Recycle?: Helping Kids Take Care of Planet Earth by Jen Green
A great book to explain to children in simple terms and concepts why recycling is so important and what they can do every day to help protect the planet. (Ages 4-6)