Books About Earth Day · 89 titles considered

The Best Earth Day Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about earth day? 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.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Earth Day

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth

By Chris Burkard, Illustrated by: David McClellan

A boy's quest for happiness leads him through Earth's wonders, but joy proves elusive.

42 pages· 408 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.7/5 Goodreads · 208 ratings
Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2014

Some Bugs

Explore the hidden world of backyard bugs in a lively, rhyming adventure.

34 pages
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,223 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018

National Parks of the U.S.A.

Explore America's national parks and uncover their hidden wonders and wildlife secrets.

112 pages· 12,262 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 654 ratings
$30.00Save 5%
Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2012

Baby Bear Sees Blue

Join Baby Bear on a colorful forest adventure.

42 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,565 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

Mario and the Hole in the Sky

A scientist races to stop an environmental catastrophe threatening the planet's ozone layer.

40 pages· 1,485 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 338 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Xander's Panda Party

By Linda Sue Park, Matt Phelan (Illustrator)

A panda's party plans unravel when he realizes he's the only panda. Can he invite everyone instead?

40 pages· 557 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,526 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019

Greta and the Giants

By Zoe Tucker, Zoe Persico (Illustrator)

A girl faces giants destroying her forest. Can she save it?

32 pages· 686 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,411 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020

111 Trees

By Rina Singh, Marianne Ferrer (Illustrator) · Book #22 in the CitizenKid series

A boy transforms his village by planting trees for every girl's birth, challenging tradition and sparking change.

36 pages· 993 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 425 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Ada's Violin

By Susan Hood, Sally Wern Comport (Illustrator)

A landfill town's children create music from trash, transforming their lives and spreading hope worldwide.

40 pages· 1,265 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,153 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

What Grew in Larry's Garden

By Laura Alary, Kass Reich (Illustrator)

A garden's biggest challenge tests a community's spirit and kindness.

32 pages· 941 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 238 ratings
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Earth Day Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about earth day for the youngest readers and listeners.

All Aboard! National Parks

Ages 0–3 · 2016

Embark on a train journey exploring cities and wildlife with your little one.

Mrs. Peanuckle's Flower Alphabet
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Mrs. Peanuckle's Flower Alphabet

Ages 2–4 · 2018

Discover 26 surprising flowers and their secrets in a vibrant alphabet journey.

Baby Loves Green Energy!
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Baby Loves Green Energy!

Ages 2–5 · 2018

Can babies help save the planet? Discover green energy solutions.

This Little Environmentalist

Ages 3–5 · 2021

Discover the heroes who protect our planet in this engaging board book.

It's Earth Day!

Ages 2–5 · 2008

A young critter tackles global warming with creative solutions.

I Love the Earth
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I Love the Earth

Ages 0–3 · 1949

Discover why our planet needs love and care.

Clifford's Spring Clean-Up

Ages 0–3 · 1997

A giant red dog tackles spring cleaning and Earth Day surprises.

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Earth Day Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about earth day for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Your Place in the Universe
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Your Place in the Universe

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover your place in the universe through a journey of size and scale.

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt

Ages 5–8 · 2015

A young girl helps her Nana in the garden throughout the seasons.

Here Comes the Garbage Barge!

Ages 4–8 · 2010

A town's trash crisis leads to a garbage barge's epic journey.

Hike

Ages 3–6 · 2020

A father and child hike, discovering nature's wonders and deepening their bond.

The Curious Garden

Ages 3–5 · 2009

A boy's care transforms a gray city into a lush garden.

The Animal Book

Ages 6–9 · 2013

Discover astonishing animal facts and vivid visuals in this captivating exploration.

Creature Features
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Creature Features

Ages 4–7 · 2014

Discover why animals' quirky faces are key to their survival.

Dear Earth...from Your Friends in Room 5
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Dear Earth...from Your Friends in Room 5

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Kids write to Earth, sparking a friendship and learning how to save the planet.

Outside In

Ages 4–7 · 2020

Discover how nature quietly shapes our indoor lives, waiting to heal and connect us all.

How to Swallow a Pig

Ages 6–9 · 2015

Discover the wild secrets of animal survival in a playful how-to guide.

Save the Earth!

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A first grader tackles an Earth Day challenge to join Team Green.

Animals by the Numbers

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Discover the astonishing numbers and facts behind Earth's diverse animal kingdom.

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Earth Day Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about earth day for developing and independent readers.

The Girl Who Drew Butterflies

Ages 10–12 · 2018

A pioneering woman defies norms to uncover the secrets of butterflies.

Earth Day Escapade

Ages 6–9 · 2009

A float is sabotaged before the parade. Can the Clue Crew solve the mystery?

Summer of the Wolves

Ages 10–12 · 2012

Orphaned siblings find solace and secrets with a wolf pup in the wilds of Minnesota.

Julie and the Eagles

Ages 8–10 · 2007

A baby owl's cry leads to a race against time to save injured eagles.

Earth Day--Hooray!

Ages 6–10 · 2003

Can three kids collect 5,000 cans to save their park and learn math along the way?

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Older Than Dirt

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Explore Earth's wild history from the Big Bang to today's geological chaos.

Sylvie

Ages 7–10 · 2019

A girl determined to save the planet faces challenges from pollution, unpredictable weather, and a cousin who seems to care more about surfing than the environment.

Earth Day from the Black Lagoon

Ages 8–12 · 2013

Students tackle climate change, uncovering Earth's secrets and solutions.

Team Earth Takeover

Ages 6–8 · 2016

A superhero's clone threatens to take over her Earth Day project.

Mission to Pluto

Ages 10–12 · 2017

Uncover Pluto's secrets with New Horizons' groundbreaking mission.

Katie Saves the Earth

Ages 5–7 · 2013

A yard sale to save the planet.

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