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Celebrate Earth Day with Children’s Books

April 12, 2013 by Mommy Evolution 54 Comments

Celebrate Earth Day with these delightful Children’s Books!

Earth Day is a wonderful chance to talk to your kids about the importance of the environment.

You can find these earth day books at your local library or purchase through the affiliate links provided for your convenience.

Celebrate Earth Day with Earth Day Books

Celebrate Earth Day with Children’s Books

It’s easy to celebrate Earth Day with Children’s books.

Children are curious about their world.

Once you start a conversation, they may just not stop talking!

Read about Earth Day!

The Lorax (Classic Seuss)

Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth’s natural beauty.

The Curious Garden

While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it.

As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world.

What Does It Mean to Be Green?

This colorful, insightful story, demystifies for children what it means to be green by helping them to view everyday tasks through an environmentally-friendly lens.

The book empowers children to do whatever they can to protect the earth’s precious resources.

My Garden

The girl in this book grows chocolate rabbits, tomatoes as big as beach balls, flowers that change color, and seashells in her garden.

Earth Day, Birthday!

It’s April 22, and Lion and his friends want to plant trees, recycle bottles, and have fun on Earth Day.

But not Monkey. He wants to celebrate his birthday.

Can he convince the other animals that it really is his birthday?

Violet Kim’s humorous artwork, rendered in paper, photographs, and colored pencil, highlight the sunny, friendly world of the animals.

Earth Day: An Alphabet Book

Children and adults will delight in Earth Day, a litany of gratitude that celebrates earth’s diverse species, from apricots to groundhogs to junebugs, from quahogs to zinnias, zucchini and zebras with bright and whimsical illustrations.

In alphabetical order, the wonders of nature arise from the page, reminding readers that every day is a reason to give thanks and that miracles are as simple as ABC.

The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest

The author and artist Lynne Cherry journeyed deep into the rain forests of Brazil to write and illustrate her gorgeous picture book.

One day, a man exhausts himself trying to chop down a giant kapok tree.

While he sleeps, the forest’s residents, including a child from the Yanomamo tribe, whisper in his ear about the importance of trees and how “all living things depend on one another” . . . and it works.

The EARTH Book

With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores the important, timely subject of environmental protection and conservation in this eco-friendly picture book.

Featuring a circular die-cut Earth on the cover, and printed entirely with recycled materials and nontoxic soy inks, this book includes lots of easy, smart ideas on how we can all work together to make the Earth feel good – from planting a tree and using both sides of the paper, to saving energy and reusing old things in new ways.

Don’t Throw That Away!: A Lift-the-Flap Book about Recycling and Reusing

Follow an eco-conscious super hero as he teaches kids how to recycle and reuse common household items!

The six large flaps throughout show that ordinary trash is really a treasure.

From turning old clothes into fun costumes or an old box into a brand new car, kids will learn that saving the environment is super cool!

It’s Earth Day! (Little Critter)

After watching a film about climate changes at school, Little Critter decides to do his part to slow down global warming.

With the help of his family and friends, Little Critter begins to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Together they learn about the importance of not wasting water or energy.

Join Little Critter as he plants a tree, makes a climate control machine, and helps the polar bears.

Charlie and Lola: We Are Extremely Very Good Recyclers

After Charlie convinces Lola to recycle her old toys instead of throwing them away, Lola discovers a recycling competition.

If she can recycle one hundred plastic, metal, and paper items, she can get her very own real live tree to plant. But she only has two weeks, so Lola decides to ask her classmates to help.

They turn out to be extremely very good recyclers indeed.

Celebrating Earth Day (Celebrating Holidays)

Read about the history of Earth Day from the first celebration back in 1970, to today’s annual observance on April 22.

Clifford’s Spring Clean-Up (Clifford the Big Red Dog)

An all-new Clifford adventure finds the big red dog hard at work getting the house clean, or trying to, as he shakes to pieces Emily Elizabeth’s rugs and digs up weeds at a vacant lot for Earth Day.

Recycle!: A Handbook for Kids

This lively and informative book explains the process of recycling from start to finish. 

Recycle! focuses on five different types of rubbish: paper, glass, aluminum cans, plastic and polystyrene.

This behind-the-scenes look at recycling offers fascinating facts and helpful tips for cleaning up our environment.

Like these books to help celebrate Earth Day? Find even more engaging book lists for kids on Mommy Evolution!

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Comments

  1. Mandi @ All My Happy Endings says

    April 12, 2013 at 11:58 am

    Hi there! I have ventured over from Thumpin’ Thursday. Thrilled to be connecting with someone new!

    XOXO, Mandi @ All My Happy Endings

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:03 pm

      So glad you’ve joined. I’m heading over to your blog now.

      Reply
  2. mama lola says

    April 12, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    great list! will have to check some of those out!
    i can’t read the giving tree without crying, and my kids know it!

    have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:03 pm

      Ha! We have a couple of books that I can’t help but cry at, too.

      Reply
  3. Melissa Graham says

    April 12, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    Hi I love your blog!! I am visiting from the blog hop and wanted to say a quick hello!! I’ll be visiting regularly now!

    Melissa

    you can also find me at Storybookfelts.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      I’m so glad you’re a reader now. And I hope you found a new children’s book favorite on this list 🙂

      Reply
  4. Julia of A Dose of Jules says

    April 12, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    Such a great list of books. Earth day! 🙂 love it

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:01 pm

      Glad you liked the list. I hope you found a new children’s book favorite.

      Reply
  5. Renee @ Mother Daughter Book Reviews says

    April 12, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    Thanks for sharing this great list! 🙂

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:01 pm

      Glad you liked the list. I hope you found a new favorite.

      Reply
  6. Michele says

    April 14, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Books are always a great way to introduce your child to any topic! I love that Mom’s & Dad’s are starting their kid’s young on being GREEN and learning about our planet!

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:01 pm

      i agree. The earlier we start, the more kids will understand and naturally treat the earth carefully.

      Reply
  7. sharon martin says

    April 14, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    These look like books children would really be excited to read which is always a good thing. I love the idea of educating children through stories. Such a great cause.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:00 pm

      Reading offers a terrific way of learning and sparking their imagination.

      Reply
  8. Cyndie Norell says

    April 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Wonderful reading for Earth Day!! Thanks for the reminder and wonderselection of books!

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:59 am

      We read these books year round. Hope you found a new favorite.

      Reply
  9. Jennifer Williams says

    April 14, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    Thank you for sharing, I am always on the hunt for new books for the kids.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:59 am

      I hope you found some new books that you’ll all enjoy. We personally love all of the books I listed.

      Reply
  10. Chubskulit Rose says

    April 14, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    Would love to buy the Curious Garden. These are good selections.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:59 am

      The Curious Garden is one of my son’s favorites. Definitely get it for your own kid 🙂

      Reply
  11. Melinda Dunne (@MelindaDunne) says

    April 14, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    I love this list! I have always believed reading is essential not just for knowledge but for fun too.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:58 am

      I agree. Reading should be fun and spark the imagination.

      Reply
  12. another jennifer says

    April 14, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    These are great. Thanks for the suggestions. It’s nice to learn about new books for my kids that also have a good message.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:58 am

      We read these books all year round. I hope you found a new one you an enjoy with your kids.

      Reply
  13. Melissa@Home on Deranged says

    April 15, 2013 at 1:48 am

    Awesome list. Thanks so much for including it. Shared it around a few places. 🙂

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:58 am

      Thanks for sharing it. We all personally love these books and was happy to let others know about these books.

      Reply
  14. Petro Neagu says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:24 am

    Hi Jenny,

    My Monday hop is live now and I would love to see one of your awesome posts linked up @ http://theseamanmom.blogspot.com/2013/04/smiles_15.html, if you’re interested in blog hops.

    Have a happy week.

    Reply
  15. Nova says

    April 15, 2013 at 7:59 am

    I love books and so is my son, thank you for sharing this great collection of yours

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:57 am

      Glad you like the collection.

      Reply
  16. Rosey says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:03 am

    This is a great list, and a fun way to celebrate Earth Day!

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:57 am

      Glad you like the list. We all love these books 🙂

      Reply
  17. Petro Neagu says

    April 15, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Thanks so much for linking up, Jenny, I truly appreciate that. I’m looking forward to see you on the next hop and if you’d like to get e-mail reminders from me, please subscribe to my hop @ http://blogspot.us4.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=86c5eea2f9d691e2f5b321f18&id=0d6371dc2b

    Hugs

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:56 am

      Glad to link up. Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  18. Marissa says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Hi I just found you and wanted to invite you to a book hop this list would be so helpful to moms! My book hop is open Thursday morning, if you are interested in joining, I’d love to have you!

    http://forfunreadinglist.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:34 am

      Thanks for letting me know about your bloghop. I’ll go check it out 🙂

      Reply
  19. Katie @ Gift of Curiosity says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    Thanks for this great list of books for Earth Day! I’ll be checking out some of these to read with my kids.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:34 am

      I do hope you do. We read these all year round.. not just Earth Day.

      Reply
  20. Debby says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    I love childrens books. Great list. Stopped by from the bloggy moms april blog hop.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:33 am

      Thanks for visiting 🙂

      Reply
  21. Elizabeth says

    April 16, 2013 at 10:44 am

    I found your link on Inspire Me Monday and your blog is awesome! I am a brand new blogger and hope you can stop by and follow me at http://mybutterflyhaus.blogspot.com
    Happy Blogging!

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:33 am

      Thanks for the wonderful feedback. Going to go check out your blog now.

      Reply
  22. marly_ms (@mgmhar) says

    April 16, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    I love the selection of the kids books. My Garden is my favorite.

    Mharms
    http://www.brightbundles.com/

    Reply
  23. The Picture Book Review says

    April 16, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    What a great list! The Curious Garden is one of my family’s absolute favorites. It’s such a joy and I’m so happy to see it on your list!

    Thank you for linking up with The Children’s Bookshelf.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:32 am

      The Curious Garden is one of our absolute favorites, too 🙂

      Reply
  24. tumbleweedcontessa says

    April 17, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Thanks for linking up at What’d You Do This Weekend. Hope to see you next week.

    Linda

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:32 am

      Glad to link up. Thanks for visiting 🙂

      Reply
  25. Julie Grasso says

    April 18, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    What a wonderful list. The Kapok Tree really takes my fancy. Thanks for linking in to the Kid Lit Blog Hop.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:32 am

      Ooo. The Kapok Tree is an absolute favorite. I feel like we read it about every other week 🙂

      Reply
  26. Erica @What Do We Do All Day? says

    April 20, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    I love The Curious Garden, as well as it’s real-life inspiration, High Line Park. Thanks for sharing at The Children’s Bookshelf.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:31 am

      My son doesn’t know about the High Line Park but absolutely loved The Curious Garden.

      Reply
  27. reshamad says

    April 23, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    We love so many of these books! Thanks for sharing on the blog hop 🙂
    -Reshama
    http://www.stackingbooks.com

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:30 am

      So glad to share 🙂 We really do love all of these books.

      Reply
  28. iGameMom (@igamemom) says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:34 am

    We love Lorax. Great list! Thanks for sharing at Mom’s Library. You are featured here: http://igamemom.com/2013/04/24/encourage-kids-enjoy-nature-moms-library/

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:30 am

      Thanks for the terrific feature! And yes, the Lorax is an awesome book 🙂

      Reply

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