Kids Books for Earth Day

I love all the many ways kids suggest we can take better care of our planet.  Lately, in addition to planting veggies or trees, I've heard: reduce plastic use, conserve water, recycle daily, go on trash walks or pick-ups. 
There is SO much good we can do! And not just on Earth Day (although it's a great reminder too!) I hope you enjoy this Earth Day book round-up; you'll probably add many more ideas to your list.

Earth Day Books: 
1. The Tree Lady
by: H. Joseph Hopkins
(Have you ever heard of Katherine Sessions? 
www.amazon.com/Tree-Lady-Tree-Loving-Changed-Forever/dp/1442414022/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+tree+lady&qid=1619046847&sr=8-1
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2. I Am Earth
by: James McDonald
(Introduces kids to the basic concepts of Earth science; and encourages us to take care of our planet by becoming more environmentally aware.)
www.amazon.com/Am-Earth-Day-Book-Kids/dp/099829490X/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=thank+you+earth&qid=1619123048&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyM0VXRkNQQ1hYR0NTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzQ1OTU3UExQUUo5WElWNzBQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMjk4MDYzQ1FWT1BTOTNPR1MxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
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3. Thank You, Earth
by: April Pulley Sayre
(Beautiful photographs depict animals & plants, all thriving, & showing thanks for planet Earth! And it's written in poetry form.)
www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Earth-Letter-Planet/dp/0062697374/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=thank+you+earth&qid=1619122998&sr=8-2

4. The Big Picture Book of Planet Earth
(Usborne) 
c8314.myubam.com/p/7413/big-picture-book-of-planet-earth-the-ir

5. The Lorax
by: Dr. Seuss
(The Lorax was a very environmentally-conscious fellow, but the Onceler & his family were determined to cut down all the truffala trees in order to make thneeds....& thus drove out all of the birds, bears & fish that had once lived in the land. But when a boy visits the Onceler, he is given a special seed, that if planted, might bring back the forest once more!)
​www.amazon.com/Lorax-Classic-Seuss-Dr/dp/0394823370/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=the+lorax&qid=1619072873&sr=8-3

6. Recycling is Fun
by: Charles Ghigna
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www.amazon.com/Recycling-Fun-My-Little-Planet/dp/1404872299/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=recycling+is+fun&qid=1619072901&sr=8-1

7. What a Waste
by: Jess French
( This book will teach young ecologists about how our actions affect planet Earth.  This book covers everything from pollution to plastic recycling.) 
www.amazon.com/What-Waste-Recycling-Protecting-Planet/dp/1465481419/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=what+a+waste&qid=1619138382&sr=8-1

8. Secrets of Our Earth (Shine-a-Light book)
by: Kane Miller
(What is the earth's core like? And what does it look like? 
c8314.myubam.com/p/6091/secrets-of-our-earth-shine-a-light
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9. Hello Earth! Poems to our Planet
by: Rachel Ignotofsky  
(From volcanoes to big bodies of water, our Earth is made up of some fascinating things & creatures! Check out these free verse poems that describe all the wonderful landmarks of Earth.)
www.amazon.com/Hello-Earth-Poems-Our-Planet/dp/0802855288/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hello+earth&qid=1619072544&s=books&sr=1-1

10. The Great Big Green Book
by: Mary Hoffman & Ros Asquith 
(Each page is filled with suggestions & tips for ways to help keep our earth green! You'll find specifics on recycling & project ideas for trash clean up & plastic use reduction. There are even some great tips on water conservation in this book too!)
kidsbooks.com/Store/Details/9781847804457B/the-great-big-green-book 

11. Here we Are
by: Oliver Jeffers
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www.amazon.com/Here-We-Are-Living-Planet/dp/000835474X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1619072332&sr=8-1

12. No Place Like Earth (Mickey Mouse gang)
by: Susan Amerikaner 
(Professor Von Drake has a lot to say about ways we can save the earth every day...& so do Mickey & the gang. From taking less showers, to picking up trash or reusing or repurposing old things.) 
​www.amazon.com/Place-Earth-Mickey-Mouse-Clubhouse/dp/1423117638/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1619138517&sr=8-4

13. Earth Day, Birthday
by: Maureen Wright
(A slightly goofy tale, as Monkey tries to convince all of the Animal Kingdom that it is his birthday; they all shout back at him that it's "Earth Day, not his birthday." It is, in fact, Monkey's bday though, & when his mom brings out a cake after all the cleaning & recycling & cloth-bag shopping has been done, Monkey's friends celebrate with him.) 
www.amazon.com/Earth-Day-Birthday-Maureen-Wright/dp/0761461094/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=earth+day%2C+birthday&qid=1619071338&sr=8-1 

14. Mario & the Hole in the Sky 
by:  Elizabeth Rusch & Teresa Martinez 
(A young chemist who was encouraged by family members, Mario experiments until he discovers things about the ozone layer surrounding Earth.
www.amazon.com/Mario-Hole-Sky-Chemist-Planet/dp/1580895816/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mario+%26+the+hole+in+the+sky&qid=1619071680&sr=8-1

15. The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth: Understanding Our World & Its Ecosystems
by: Rachel Ignotofsky 
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www.amazon.com/Wondrous-Workings-Planet-Earth-Understanding/dp/0399580417/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1619072165&sr=8-1

16. My Friend Earth
by: Patricia MacLahlan & Francesca Sanna
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www.amazon.com/My-Friend-Earth-Environmentalism-Message/dp/0811879100/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=recycling+is+fun&qid=1619072932&sr=8-2

17. Curious George Plants a Tree
by: Margret & H.A. Rey
( When George learns about the museum's "green day" he becomes curious about how he can help by recycling & planting trees. George gets a little overeager about recycling, but thankfully the community is there to help out with George's efforts & lend a hand.)
www.amazon.com/Curious-George-Plants-Tree-Rey/dp/0547297769/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=curious+george+plants+a+tree&qid=1619072212&sr=8-1

18. Emeraldalicious
by: Victoria Kann
(Pinkalicious is horrified when she sees that the park she & Peter used to play at has become completely trashed. With the help of a natural flower wand, Pinkalicious starts cleaning the place up & recycling old things into new creations!)
www.amazon.com/Emeraldalicious-Pinkalicious-Victoria-Kann/dp/0061781266/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=emeraldalicious&qid=1619072508&s=books&sr=1-2

19. Fancy Nancy: Every Day is Earth Day
by: Jane O'Connor
(Nancy is on the case for keeping her family in line to keep green. This is a friendly Level 1 book that beginning readers can sound out & read on their own!) 
​www.amazon.com/Fancy-Nancy-Every-Earth-Level/dp/0061873268/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fancy+nancy+everyday+is+earth+day&qid=1619138607&sr=8-1

20. The Earth Book
by: Todd Parr
(All about ways to protect the environment & participate in conservation, this colorful book is also made entirely of recycled materials....it walks the walk!)
www.amazon.com/EARTH-Book-Todd-Parr/dp/031604265X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+earth+book&qid=1619137970&sr=8-2

21. The Mess That We Made
by: Michelle Lord & Julia Blattman
(This book explores the impact of environmental trash & plastic in the ocean; rhythmic wording builds up to explain how serious the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is.) 
www.amazon.com/Mess-That-We-Made-ebook/dp/B07Z9PK8BP/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Mess+That+We+Made&qid=1619073048&sr=8-1

22. One Earth
by: Eileen Spinelli
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www.amazon.com/One-Earth-Eileen-Spinelli/dp/1546015396/ref=pd_sbs_3?pd_rd_w=mXGfy&pf_rd_p=651d64d1-3c73-45b6-ae09-e545600e3a22&pf_rd_r=VDMKSESHR8VYBN760SBA&pd_rd_r=d1f59792-4d3e-4837-bd8c-4fe3e1dcfacc&pd_rd_wg=AX0G9&pd_rd_i=1546015396&psc=1 

23. What if Everybody Did That? 
by: Ellen Javernick
(This book uses a little humor to point out why actions like recycling matter in a world as large as ours, & how we can all contribute to a much cleaner planet.)
www.amazon.com/What-If-Everybody-Did-That/dp/0761456864/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=The+Mess+That+We+Made&qid=1619073160&sr=8-3