Caring for the Planet: Books That Celebrate Life on Earth

Kids , Book List

Wonder Walkers

Title: Wonder Walkers
By: Archer, Micha
Published: 2021

The suggested ages for each book are based on information from publishers or each title's library catalog record.
Ages 3 to 7


The Story of Climate Change: A First Book About How We Can Help Save Our Planet

Title: The Story of Climate Change: A First Book About How We Can Help Save Our Planet
By: Barr, Catherine
Published: 2021

Ages 5 to 8


Plastic Sea: A Bird's-Eye View

Title: Plastic Sea: A Bird's-Eye View
By: Blom, Kirsti
Published: 2020

Ages 7 to 13


I Can Care for Nature

Title: I Can Care for Nature
By: Boone, Mary
Published: 2019

Ages 4 to 8


Taking Action to Help the Environment

Title: Taking Action to Help the Environment
By: Braun, Eric
Published: 2017

Ages 9 to 12


Rocket Says Clean Up

Title: Rocket Says Clean Up
By: Bryon, Nathan
Published: 2020

Ages 3 to 7


Greta's Story: The Schoolgirl Who Went on Strike to Save the Planet

Title: Greta's Story: The Schoolgirl Who Went on Strike to Save the Planet
By: Camerini, Valentina
Published: 2019

Ages 8 to 12


It's Only One!

Title: It's Only One!
By: Corderoy, Tracey
Published: 2020

Ages 3 to 7


Clean-Up Time

Title: Clean-Up Time
By: Daniel the Tiger series (author: Patty Michaels)
Published: 2020

Ages 3 to 5


Dear Earth...From Your Friends in Room 5

Title: Dear Earth...From Your Friends in Room 5
By: Dealey, Erin
Published: 2020

Ages 4 to 8


Super Manny Cleans Up!

Title: Super Manny Cleans Up!
By: DiPucchio, Kelly
Published: 2018

Ages 4 to 8


Stella Díaz Never Gives Up

Title: Stella Díaz Never Gives Up
By: Dominguez, Angela
Published: 2020

Ages 6 to 9


Kids Fight Plastic: How to Be a #2minutesuperhero

Title: Kids Fight Plastic: How to Be a #2minutesuperhero
By: Dorey, Martin
Published: 2020

Ages 7 to 10


Climate Change in Infographics

Title: Climate Change in Infographics
By: Gilles, Renae
Published: 2021

Ages 9 to 13


The Last Straw: Kids Vs. Plastic

Title: The Last Straw: Kids Vs. Plastic
By: Hood, Susan
Published: 2021

Ages 5 and up


The Wisdom of Trees: How Trees Work Together to Form a Natural Kingdom

Title: The Wisdom of Trees: How Trees Work Together to Form a Natural Kingdom
By: Judge, Lita
Published: 2021

Ages 7 to 12


How to Change Everything: The Young Human's Guide to Protecting the Planet

Title: How to Change Everything: The Young Human's Guide to Protecting the Planet
By: Klein, Naomi
Published: 2021

Ages 10 and up


Old Enough to Save the Planet

Title: Old Enough to Save the Planet
By: Kirby, Loll
Published: 2020

Ages 7 to 10


We Are Water Protectors

Title: We Are Water Protectors
By: Lindstrom, Carole
Published: 2020

Ages 3 to 7


My Friend Earth

Title: My Friend Earth
By: MacLachlan, Patricia
Published: 2020

Ages 3 to 5


Jayden's Impossible Garden

Title: Jayden's Impossible Garden
By: Mangal, Mélina
Published: 2021

Ages 4 to 9


Our Environment: Everything You Need to Know

Title: Our Environment: Everything You Need to Know
By: Pasquet, Jacques
Published: 2020

Ages 9 to 12


I Am Farmer: Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon

Title: I Am Farmer: Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon
By: Paul, Baptiste
Published: 2019

Ages 7 to 11


The Old Boat

Title: The Old Boat
By: Pumphrey, Jarrett and Jerome
Published: 2021

Ages 4 to 8



Girl Warriors: How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earth

Title: Girl Warriors: How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earth
By: Sarah, Rachel
Published: 2021

Ages 9 to 12


Thank You Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet

Title: Thank You Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet
By: Sayre, April Pulley
Published: 2018

Ages 4 to 8


Climate Action: What Happened and What Can We Do

Title: Climate Action: What Happened and What Can We Do
By: Simon, Seymour
Published: 2021

Ages 6 to 10


This Book Is Not Garbage: 50 Ways to Ditch Plastic, Reduce Trash, and Save the World!

Title: This Book Is Not Garbage: 50 Ways to Ditch Plastic, Reduce Trash, and Save the World!
By: Thomas, Isabel
Published: 2021

Ages 8 to 12


Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together

Title: Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together
By: Tsurumi, Andrea
Published: 2019

Ages 3 to 7


Young Water Protectors: A Story about Standing Rock

Title: Young Water Protectors: A Story about Standing Rock
By: Tudor, Aslan
Published: 2018

Ages 6 to 12


Celebrating Earth Day

Title: Celebrating Earth Day
By: Young, M.J.
Published: 2017

Ages 3 to 6


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