

It allows kids to see that sometimes trash can actually be turned into treasures.īig Earth, Little Me was written by Thom Wiley and illustrated by Kate Endle. This lift the flap board book is an early introduction to recycling and reusing common household items.

The book includes 9 puzzle pieces among the stories for kids, so that kids can bring the story off the page.ĭon’t Throw That Away!: A Lift-the-Flap Book about Recycling and Reusing was written by Lara Bergen and illustrated by Betsy Snyder. This colorful board book introduces the youngest readers to ways they can keep the Earth clean. This Is Our World: A Story About Taking Care of the Earth was written by Emily Sollinger and illustrated by Jo Brown. Introduce them to important concepts like recycling and water conservation with these fantastic books about Earth!Įarth Day Stories For Kids Books for Toddlers There are lots of Earth Day Stories for kids, I have listed out my favorite Earth Day books for kids of all ages. I would have my students brainstorm and draw about things that they do that are good for the earth.Earth Day is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to teach kids about our planet and the importance of caring for it. This is a good book to use to teach children about what they can do to make a difference.

Little Critter does a variety of things for the environment and feels like what he is doing isn’t making a difference until his dad teaches him that every little thing counts. On Earth Day, the class plants trees even though it is hard work. With his friends, Little Critter collects newspapers, bottles, and cans. Little Critter learns that taking the bus is better for the environment because it means that less moms and dads are driving individual cars.

Little Critter turns off the faucet while his sister is brushing her teeth to save water. Little Critter saves energy by turning all of the lights out, but he makes his dad trip. Little Critter and his dad use the computer to look up ways to stop the ice from melting. He learns that the polar bears are there and he decides he needs to slow down the melting. Little Critter learns about the climate and how the North Pole is melting. In “It’s Earth Day!” by Mercer Mayer, Little Critter watches a film in school about the environment.
