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The Best Environmentalism Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about environmentalism? 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.

Frog's Lucky Day (Frog and Friends)
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Frog's Lucky Day (Frog and Friends)

By Eve Bunting · Book #7 in the I AM A READER!: Frog and Friends series

Frog seeks the rainbow's end and a new pond amid unexpected challenges.

40 pages· 953 words· Est. 11 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 77 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2024

Sabotage on the Solar Express

A young sleuth races to stop a train sabotage before disaster strikes.

256 pages· 47,100 words· Est. 5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 953 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 4–7 · 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 · 2017

Over and Under the Pond

A mother and child explore the world above and below a pond.

48 pages· 441 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,630 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean

A group of fish work together to clean up a big mess in the ocean and learn to adopt new habits to prevent it from happening again.

32 pages· 549 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 330 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Nuts to You

Two squirrels embark on a daring rescue mission to save their friend from a hawk's clutches.

288 pages· 21,959 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,831 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

Heal the Earth

Embark on a magical journey to heal the Earth and inspire change.

40 pages· 538 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 308 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

The Lumberjack's Beard

Animals find refuge in a lumberjack's beard. Can he find a better solution?

32 pages· 746 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 568 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Many

By Nicola Davies, Emily Sutton (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Our Natural World series

What happens when Earth's rich tapestry of life unravels to just one species?

34 pages· 620 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 483 ratings
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Environmentalism Picture Books

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

The Boy Who Grew a Forest

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A boy transforms a barren island into a thriving forest, proving one person can change the world.

When Beavers Flew

Ages 4–8 · 2024

A town's survival hinges on a daring plan: parachuting beavers into the wild.

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.

Bips and Roses

Ages 5–10 · 2020

A young girl and her cat try to save the magical forest and its creatures from disaster.

Aloha Everything

Ages 5–8 · 2024

A young girl discovers the true meaning of aloha through hula and Hawaiian culture.

I Am Farmer

Ages 7–11 · 2019

A gardener's dream turns into a nation's hope for clean water and lush gardens.

Moth
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Moth

Ages 6–10 · 2019

Can a moth adapt to survive in a world darkened by human progress?

It's Raining, It's Pouring

Ages 5–9 · 2017

A young mouse learns to adapt to the changing weather and appreciate its importance for the environment and her community

The Mess That We Made
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The Mess That We Made

Ages 5–7 · 2020

Witness the ocean's plight and join the fight against pollution in a rhythmic journey of change.

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A young girl tries to build a park in her neighborhood.

The Curious Garden

Ages 3–5 · 2009

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

Mother of Sharks

Ages 5–8 · 2023

A young girl discovers her destiny in the ocean's depths.

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Environmentalism Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about environmentalism for developing and independent readers.

Who Was Rachel Carson?

Ages 8–11 · 2014

A visionary warns of environmental dangers, sparking a global awakening.

All Ears

Ages 8–12 · 2025

A missing elephant and a vandalism charge—can Teddy solve both mysteries before it's too late?

The Guardian Test

Ages 8–12 · 2023

A girl must unlock her hidden powers to save a magical island's ecosystem.

Merhorses and Bubbles
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Merhorses and Bubbles

Ages 7–9 · 2017

A young girl helps a magical frog and a group of merhorses solve the mystery of a polluted stream

The Story of Jane Goodall

Ages 6–9 · 2020

A young nature lover becomes the world's leading chimpanzee expert, challenging norms and saving wildlife.

Heroes for All Times

Ages 7–9 · 2013

Uncover the real stories behind history's heroes with Jack and Annie.

Thea Stilton and the Ice Treasure

Ages 7–10 · 2011

Can the Thea Sisters stop the explosive threat to Alaska's ecosystem?

Seuss-isms!

Ages 7–+ · 1997

Discover life's wisdom through Dr. Seuss's timeless quotes and art.

Graphic Nov.
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Bedtime Jitters

Ages 6–10 · 2021

A bird's sleepover with a friend leads to a discovery about the strange noises in the swamp.

Ivy + Bean: What's the Big Idea?

Ages 6–10 · 2010

Two second-grade girls try to find a solution to global warming for their school science fair.

The Bug Club

Ages 6–10 · 2021

Discover the bizarre secrets of bugs, from caterpillar eyes to mosquito attractions.

Angel
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Angel

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A rescued puppy needs a forever home. Can the Petersons help her find it?

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