5 Books to Read With Your Child on Earth Day
At Worldreader, we believe that readers build a better world. Part of that means leaving the Earth even cleaner and healthier than we found it. A great way to teach children environmentally conscientious habits is through reading. Whether they’re thumbing through conservation tips or reading about wildlife and how to protect it, books are the perfect way for young readers to learn about how to take care of their planet.
With so many fantastic books about conservation, our free BookSmart app is a great way to celebrate Earth Day with your family. Dive into stories about water pollution or meet environmental world-changers! Here are a few green go-to’s you won’t want to miss.
The Earth Gives More by Sue Fliess
Published by Albert Whitman and Co.
Ages 0-5, 6-8
Every season has something to enjoy, from leaves falling and becoming fertilizer to raindrops helping bring plants to life. While delighting in all nature has to offer, we need to remember to respect and treasure the world around us. This charming rhyming story follows the change in seasons and illustrates how we can all be good stewards of the Earth.
► Read it here.
The Big Beach Cleanup by Charlotte Offsay
Published by Albert Whitman and Co.
Ages 0-5, 6-8
Cora is excited to enter the local sandcastle-building contest—until the contest is canceled due to litter at the beach. Determined to help save their favorite place, Cora and Mama get to work picking up the single-use plastics that have washed onto the shore. It will take more than four hands to clean up the beach, but Cora is just getting started.
► Read it here.
To Clean a Creek by Olivia Wood and Francine Tuczynski
Published by Worldreader/ Ashoka
Ages 6-8
Rhenan walks by the Araguaia River every day. On his walks, he notices trash littering the water and worries that it’ll harm the animals and families living nearby. This gives him an idea. What if he could mobilize the entire community to help clean up the river? This true story from the Ashoka Worldreader Changemaker Collection will empower all readers to take action and make their communities cleaner and safer.
► Read it in English here.
► Leer en español aquí.
The Fireflies After the Typhoon by Anna Kuo
Published by Voices of Future Generations
Ages 6-8
Big changes have happened in Tongyan’s village: the forest has been destroyed, the animals have disappeared and the children can’t play outside anymore. All because of bad decisions made by the adults! It’s up to the children to join forces and show everyone in the community that they can restore their environment and also their future.
► Read it here.
A Cloud of Trash by Karanjeet Kaur
Published by Pratham Books
Ages 6-8
There’s a giant cloud of trash over Cheekoo’s head making her the unhappiest girl in the world. The solution? Well, it turns out it’s been right in front of her this whole time! A Cloud of Trash will help young readers understand just how important it is to keep the environment clean.
► Read it here.
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