Books About Deforestation

The Best Deforestation Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about deforestation? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Deforestation

Where's the Elephant?
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$1398
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Where's the Elephant?

Animals play hide-and-seek in the jungle, until the trees start to disappear.

32 pages
4.2 Goodreads · 361 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Where is the elephant? Where are the parrot and the snake? On every spread, three animals hide in a lush jungle, but as the pages turn a city creeps in, the trees vanish, and the animals have fewer places to go. A simple seek-and-find game becomes a way to talk about cities, habitats and what happens when forests are cut down.
Grizzwold
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1958

Grizzwold

A bear searches for a home that fits just right.

64 pages· 648 words· Est. 11 min read
3.8 Goodreads · 324 ratings
Paperback
Summary: Grizzwold, a bear too big and clumsy for most places, embarks on a quest to find a home. From forests to human abodes, nothing seems to suit him. Will he ever discover a place where he truly belongs? Join Grizzwold on his heartwarming journey to find the perfect fit.
Star the Elephant
Graphic Nov.
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$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

Star the Elephant

An elephant's quest to reunite with his family leads to unexpected challenges.

112 pages· 2,535 words· Est. 38 min read
4.2 Goodreads · 348 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Star the Elephant embarks on a perilous journey after being separated from his herd. Alone, he must navigate a world filled with giant spiders, vast oceans, and mysterious humans. As he faces these daunting obstacles, the stakes are high: can Star find his way back to his family and a new home? This adventure, inspired by true events, weaves in themes of climate change and environmental protection, offering young readers both excitement and education. Will Star's courage and determination be enough to guide him through the unknown?