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10 Earth Day Books For Kids

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Last Updated on September 19, 2023

Looking for some earth day books for kids? There are so many great selections to choose from – sometimes it can get overwhelming. That’s why I’ve compiled this list to make your life easier.

You’ll find all kinds of topics covered: Everything from zero waste to composting to indigenous wisdom. One of these books is even an environmentally conscious coloring book! So there’s something for everyone.

Earth Day Books For Kids

Here’s our top 10 earth day books for kids. After reading one or two of the books on this list, it’s good to follow it up with action. This will help your child better absorb what they’ve read and apply it.

Listed below are a few actionable activities you and your child can do together. For more ideas, be sure to check out my blog post Earth Day For Kids + Kids Projects & Crafts.

Add these books to your library list, and if you can’t find them. Recommend them to the library so everyone has access to them!

planting a tree

Trees provide us with oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Planting more trees will help reduce carbon emissions. 

recycling correctly

Ask your parents to research the recycling laws for your state. You can create a list of everything you can recycle and hang it by your recycling bins so you never forget. 

turning off lights

A lot of times the electricity that powers our homes (including your lights) is sourced from fossil fuels (like coal, oil and natural gas). Electricity can also come from renewable energy like wind and solar farms!  No matter where it comes from, it’s important to shut off the lights when they’re not in use so we don’t waste energy. 

picking up litter

Do you see a lot of plastic bottles on the ground? With a parent’s permission, volunteer to clean up the litter you see at your local park or beach. Make sure to wear gloves and bring trash bags! Don’t pick up anything that’s pointy or sharp (like broken glass). 

earth day books for kids 

Environmental children’s books offer some great visuals and teach children vocabulary words about sustainability they might not be familiar with. Sitting down and reading to them is a great way to not only teach them, but bond with them and instill them with a love for the planet. 

Here are some of my favorite books that are perfect for Earth Day (and beyond). One is actually written by me! 

Zero Waste Kids: Earth Day Books For Kids

1. zero waste kids

  • 30 achievable challenges to cut down on waste
  • Easily breaks down the zero waste lifestyle
  • Crafts + lifestyle changes included
  • Engaging cartoon drawings to demonstrate activities
  • Written by me (Kathryn Kellogg, aka Going Zero Waste)

/ SHOP ZERO WASTE KIDS /


Healthy Earth Coloring Book: Earth Day Books For Kids

2. healthy earth coloring book

  • Children’s coloring book about sustainability   
  • 60 pages of helpful eco tips   
  • Enriches children with practical knowledge about sustainability without causing eco-anxiety  
  • Diverse and culturally inclusive illustrations from different cultures and races
  • Appropriate for children of any age, even for adults   

/ SHOP HEALTHY EARTH COLORING BOOK /


The Littlest Sea Hugger: Earth Day Books For Kids

3. the littlest sea hugger

  • Tale inspired by a real child
  • Illustrated by earth-enthusiast, @rosadelee
  • Filled with tips for kids can apply to be part of the solution, not the pollution
  • Helps curb climate anxiety
  • All proceeds fund programs + cleanups
  • Perfect for ocean-loving kids

/ SHOP THE LITTLEST SEA HUGGER/


4. compost stew

  • Teaches children about composting
  • Readers will learn how to start a compost heap
  • A to Z ingredients for the best compost
  • Perfect for getting children comfortable with getting their hands dirty in the garden

/ SHOP COMPOST STEW /


5. we are water protectors

  • Teaches indigenous knowledge
  • Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America
  • Expresses important of safeguarding the Earth’s water from harm and corruption

/ SHOP WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS /


6. where’s rodney?

  • A Black boy’s transformative day out in nature
  • Teaches children about diversity + inclusion both in the classroom and the great outdoors
  • Recommended by Social Justice Books

/ SHOP WHERE’S RODNEY /


7. zoe and the faun

  • Zoe and her father find a fawn and help it look for its mother
  • Zoe encounters animals and learns their Okanagan (syilx) names
  • Repetition of phrased questions helpful for new readers
  • Teaches compassion towards animals

/ SHOP ZOE AND THE FAUN /


8. all around us

  • Story of a granddaughter and grandfather meditating on nature and the circles of life
  • Teaches children to respect nature and see how everything is cyclical
  • Audio book available

/ SHOP ALL AROUND US /


9. little turtle and the changing sea

  • Lyrical story that explores the plastic pollution problem in our seas
  • Shows the challenges plaguing marine life
  • Told through the narrative of a little turtle who watches her precious ocean change due to pollution over years gone by

/ SHOP LITTLE TURTLE AND THE CHANGING SEA /


My Friend Earth: Earth Day Books For Kids

10. my friend earth

  • Interactive format and kid-friendly art will engage both toddlers and young readers
  • Teaches kids all the ways the earth gives back to us
  • A celebration of the natural world and rallying cry for positive action for Planet Earth

/ SHOP MY FRIEND EARTH /

Which of these earth day books for kids would you read with your children?

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