Books About Plastic Pollution

The Best Plastic Pollution Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about plastic pollution? 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.

Ducky
#4 in Series
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

Ducky

By Eve Bunting, David Wisniewski (Illustrator)

A lost bath toy braves the ocean to find its true home.

32 pages· 648 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 161 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: A fierce storm sends a crate of bath toys overboard, setting one determined yellow duck on an unexpected journey. Battling the vast ocean, the duck faces daunting challenges before finally reaching shore. There, a little boy awaits, and the duck's destiny as a cherished bath toy unfolds. Based on a true story, this adventure explores resilience and the surprising paths life can take.
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

The Magic Ocean Slide

Three friends dive into an ocean adventure to save sea creatures from plastic pollution.

112 pages· 9,345 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 7 ratings
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Summary: Best friends Katy, Cassie, and Zia embark on a magical underwater journey on a scorching day. Their imagined water slide leads them to a sea in peril, where a distressed dolphin reveals the ocean's plastic crisis. With sea creatures' homes at risk, the girls must devise a clever plan to restore balance. Can they save the ocean before it's too late? Dive into this thrilling adventure to find out!
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