Environment, sustainability and green issues Books

Age range 3 to 6Based on a true story, this sweet and playful picture book about a little lost narwhal introduces kids to the marine world and the surprising friendships under the sea.When little narwhal sets off on an adventure to see new sights, he...

High profile author: Rob Greenfield is an internationally acclaimed zero-waste environmental activist with 341k subscribers on YouTube and 816k followers on Facebook. Empowering and uplifting: Greenfield leads by example and shows kids how small actions...

Age range 3 to 6This evocative picture book celebrates a child's connection and kinship with whales, and will appeal to fans of If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano and Erin SteadSwimming, singing, and blowing bubbles - children and baby...

Age range 8+Encouraging, accessible, and easily digestible, this comprehensive, illustrated nonfiction guide introduces children ages eight to twelve to the important topic of climate change - with tips on How You Can Help and citizen scientist...

The second book in the Charlie's Adventures in Learning series shares Charlie's journey as she discovers how her favorite tree changes during the four seasons Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall! A charming book for early readers, "The Tree in the Middle of...

Age range 9 to 12When Artemis Sparke has had it with humans, she heads to the nearby salt marsh to hang out with the birds, plants, and mollusks who don't make a big deal of her stutter. The shoreline sanctuary is predictable, unlike her family and...

Age range 9 to 12'...a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like a misfit and found solace in books and music.' -Jennifer Whiteford, author of GrrrlWith a partially-shaved head, purple Doc Marten boots, and the sinking realisation...

The true story of the last viable Asian elephant population and the man dedicated to saving themEarly on a January morning in 2015, a young bull elephant touched a sagging electric line in the Paneri Tea Plantation in the Udalgari District of Assam,...

Age range 7 to 9Fungi are everywhere!They live in the coldest corner of Antarctica and on hot, sandy desert dunes. They're in the air you breathe and the food you eat. But fungi are more than pizza toppings.They form partnerships with plants and help us...

Age range 9 to 12Beatrix Potter forged her own creative path to independence, fame, and financial success.Peter Rabbit, HuncaMunca, Mrs.Tiggy-Winkle, SquirrelNutkin, Jemima Puddle-Duck - many readers are familiar with the animal characters created by...

Age range 9 to 12Interviews with 25 eco-activist teenspresenta hopeful picture of the future of environmentalism.Girl Warriors: How 25 Young Activists Are Saving the Earthtells the stories of 25 climate leaders under age 25.They've led hundreds...

"Debut author Sharp masterfully blends fantasy, teen drama, and a strong message of environmentalism into a white-hot narrative...Sharp also paints his fantasy elements...in tantalizing brush strokes." -KIRKUSRising sea levels, droughts, earthquakes,...

Soar with swallows and butterflies, swim with fish and frogs, and walk alongside elephants and camels. This bilingual children's book introduces kids to the Chinese language through a visit to the zoo.Lavishly illustrated with Chinese ink paintings from...

Is bamboo a food, a grass, or a wood? One little boy knows that it's all three!Told in both English and Chinese, Bamboo and Me is the story of a little boy whose house was surrounded by many bamboo forests and streams. He lived with bamboo all...

This inspiring children's book is based on a South American indigenous story about a courageous hummingbird who defies fear and expectations in her attempt to save the forest from fire. The illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural...

Lilliana, a young nature lover, adores chorus frogs. Her room is already full of frog posters and toys but one night as she listens to frogs singing, she decides to bring home some real, live frogs. Chorus frogs are hard to find and catch, but that won't...

Age range 3 to 6What can crayons do to save the planet?Something is happening to our big green and blue Earth! Pollution is making it hard for plants to grow, for animals to play, and for oceans to stay clean. But what can anyone do about it? On a yucky,...

Age range 3 to 6A colourful discussion ofconservation that will entertain and educateany child! My Earth, My Home gently guides youngreaders through a conversation that illuminates the concept of global connectionand environmental cause and effect. An...

Winner of the 2021 World Literacy Award!The Morning Tribeis a middle grade action-adventure graphic novel that showcases young people protecting our critical environment and teaches that we are all part of the struggle to save the Earth's future and...

Age range 5 to 9Discover the joys of growing plants everywhere from your kitchen to your bedroom withMy First Indoor Garden,an interactive and illustrated guide for the youngest of gardeners.This book teaches you everything you need to know to succeed in...

Written by Melissa Pellicci of Jupiter, Florida and lavishly illustrated by Alexandra Zgondea of Codlea, Romania, Best Friends Forest is a whimsical tale that reflects a world where it is possible to live in love and playfulness with nature, to be best...

Age range 8 to 12Wild boar, alligators, hammerhead sharks...Can twelve-year-old Algie Emsworth survive the swamps of South Florida? More importantly, can he survive his asthma attacks long enough to make a scientific discovery and fulfill his dream of...

KABOOM!, an expertly crafted coming to age and activism novel, is Brian Adams' most recent foray into Young Adult Romantic Climate-Fiction. Cyndie and Ashley, two spunky and spirited teens from coal country West Virginia, become activists overnight when...

Allah Made Everything, the song book, is based on the lyrics of the well-lovedchildren's song by renowned singer and songwriter Zain Bhikha.The song was first released in 2015, and together with the hit video, hasbecome one of the most popular Muslim...

Totty is a story of a brave turtle that overcomes different obstacles with the help of his friends. His adventure brings him full circle back to his birthing place, where he is saved by the Turtle Sea Rescue staff that help him and then release him back...

The perfect tool to help inspire compassion in our world's youth." -Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist  The 20th anniversary edition of the hilarious picture book that poses the classic conundrum- To squish or not to squish? With a meaningful...

Follow in Greta Thunberg's footsteps and join the global mission to save our planet from climate change. With in-depth text and data, this necessary and timely book will answer readers' questions on what climate change means, what its consequences will...

This book is the perfect answer to the question "What is Ecology, and why should I care?" Explore the basics of Ecology by following a wide variety of real-world examples about how living things cope in all sorts of environments. Learn how ecosystems...

A colourful information book filled with 100 fascinating and surprising facts. How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly...

Climate change is having an enormous impact on the world around us - it has become a Climate Crisis. This book uses simple language and vivid illustrations to explain complex questions clearly. How does the climate work? What are we doing to change it?...

Shortlisted, ABIA Small Publishers’ Children’s Book of the Year, 2020 Shortlisted, Australian Book Design Award – Best Designed Children’s Non-Fiction Illustrated Book, 2020 Shortlisted, The Environment Award for Children’s Literature, 2020 Kids are on a...

Isla and her mother go on an enchanting journey to the Global Seed Vault in Norway to discover a garden waiting at the end of the world. At the end of the world is an island covered in ice.  On the island is a mountain. Inside the mountain is a vault...

Understanding climate change can give kids the power to fight for their future. Explore the impact of climate change and empower kids to be proactive to protect our world.  Climate change is a topic that can be overwhelming for kids and grownups. So if...

This book teaches kids about the importance of diversity of plants, animals, and environments, and how to protect these wonderful and crucial elements of our world The nature in our world is wonderful, and it's up to us to take care of it. You may feel...