Picture Book Highlights | Earth Day

By Monica C. RSS Thu, April 20, 2023

Planet Earth is our only home, and it belongs to more than human beings; it is home to all animals and plants, all life forms above and below water. It is such a magic, glorious, and fragile world. And we can all help to protect it, because every small act counts.

Does Earth Feel? by Marc Majewski

This compelling narrative follows the planet's relationship with humans and engages with themes around empathy and environmentalism: a perfect book to spark conversations and inspire a new generation of young leaders.

Dear Earth... From Your Friends in Room 5 by Erin Dealey; illustrated by Luisa Uribe

This picture book is a celebration of every child’s ability to connect with the environment and make a positive impact. When the kids in Room 5 decide to write Earth a letter asking how they can help protect the planet, they are thrilled to get a reply. Over the course of the year, the kids in Room 5 put their newfound knowledge into practice. In this uplifting book with a strong message about caring for the planet, young readers will learn about environmental conservation, along with simple things they can do to help. Everyone can be an Earth Hero!

10 Things I Can Do To Help My World by Melanie Walsh

A beautifully simple book for small children where transforming pages reveal ten things that everyone can do to help conserve their world. Many of them, such as turning off the television, and turning off lights when leaving a room are about conserving energy. Others will encourage an understanding of nature and conservation.

Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter To Our Planet by April Pulley Sayre

This is a stunning exploration of the beauty and complexity of the world around us, with remarkable photographs and a rich, layered text introduce readers to concepts of science, nature, geography, biology, poetry, and community. It is ideal for Earth Day and for celebrating the planet all year long.

Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe by Chelsea Clinton; illustrated by Gianna Marino

This book introduces young readers to a selection of endangered animals, sharing what makes them special, and also what threatens them. With warm and engaging art, this book is the perfect read for animal-lovers and anyone who cares about our planet.

Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth by Nicola Davies; illustrated by Emily Sutton

The more we study the world around us, the more living things we discover every day. The planet is full of millions of species of plants, birds, animals, and microbes, and every single one — including us — is part of a big, beautiful, complicated pattern. When humans interfere with parts of the pattern by polluting the air and oceans, taking too much from the sea, and cutting down too many forests, animals and plants begin to disappear. What sort of world would it be if it went from having many types of living things to having just one?

No More Plastic by Alma Fullerton

Isley loves the ocean and everything in it... well, almost everything. Her heart sinks at the sight of her Alantic Ocean shoreline covered in trash. One day, upon discovering a beached right whale that has starved to death after swallowing plastic, Isley decides enough is enough. She steers her family into adopting a zero-waste lifestyle, inspiring others to do the same. But when the adults around her give way to apathy and routine, how can Isley make sure her whale’s memory inspires lasting change?

Old Enough To Save The Planet by Loll Kirby; illustrated by Adelina Lirius

The world is facing a climate crisis like we’ve never seen before, and kids around the world are stepping up to raise awareness and try to save the planet. As people saw in the youth climate strike in September 2019, kids will not stay silent about this subject — they’re going to make a change. Meet 12 young activists from around the world who are speaking out and taking action against climate change. Learn about the work they do and the challenges they face, and discover how the future of our planet starts with each and every one of us.

We Are Better Together by Bill McKibben; illustrated by Stevie Lewis

When we work together, we humans can do incredible things. Faced with the threat of climate change and a changing planet, it is critical that we act collectively to protect our beautiful, fragile world — a hopeful, inspiring picture book celebrating the power of human cooperation and the beauty of life on Earth.

Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth by Stacey McAnulty; illustratred by David Litchfield

Meet Earth: Planet Awesome, and your awesome home! Actually, Earth is home to all the plants and all the animals in the solar system, including nearly eight billion people. Humans have accidentally moved Earth's climate change into the fast lane, and she needs your help to put on the brakes. Earthlings need Earth, and Earth needs Earthlings, so let's save Earth together!


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