Books About Pollution · 56 titles considered

The Best Pollution Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about 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.

The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean
To Change a Planet
The Mess That We Made
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Pollution

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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

Mario and the Hole in the Sky

By Elizabeth Rusch, Teresa Martinez (Illustrator)

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 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 9–12 · 2019

Rebels with a Cause

Kid geniuses tackle a global water crisis while evading a sinister corporation's kidnapping attempts.

320 pages· 41,092 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,283 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

Rocket Says Clean Up!

By Nathan Bryon, Dapo Adeola (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Rocket Says... series

A young activist rallies her community to clean a trash-filled beach.

40 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 391 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

To Change a Planet

Small actions unite to change the planet's fate.

40 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 435 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

The Mess That We Made

By Michelle Lord, Julia Blattman (Illustrator)

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

32 pages· 408 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 434 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Ducks Overboard!

A plastic duck's journey reveals ocean pollution's hidden truths.

32 pages· 1,365 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 267 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2014

Water

Explore the journey of water from sky to sea and back again.

48 pages· 2,381 words· Est. 27 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 112 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1971

The Lorax

A guardian of nature warns of the peril in neglecting our planet's needs.

64 pages· 1,815 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 375,331 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

Little Turtle and the Changing Sea

By Becky Davies, Jennie Poh (Illustrator)

A turtle's ocean journey is threatened by plastic pollution.

32 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 232 ratings
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Pollution Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Baby Loves Green Energy!

Ages 2–5 · 2018

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

Llama Llama Let's Clean Up the Pond!

Ages 2–5 · 2022

Can Llama Llama save the pond before the boat float?

I Am the Lorax

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover the joy of nature and the call to protect it.

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Pollution Picture Books

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

Fish

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A fisherman catches trash instead of fish, sparking a recycling adventure.

I Can Save the Earth!
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I Can Save the Earth!

Ages 4–6 · 2008

A monster's wasteful habits lead to a power outage, sparking an eco-friendly adventure.

Oil
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Oil

Ages 4–8 · 2020

An oil spill devastates the ocean. What are the consequences?

The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (Anymore)
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The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute (Anymore)

Ages 4–8 · 1991

A family of bears learns about the importance of conservation and recycling in their community

Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea

Ages 8–10 · 2018

Iqbal must invent a smokeless stove to save his family and win the science fair.

Clem and Crab

Ages 4–9 · 2020

A girl finds a crab trapped in plastic. Can she save him?

Alba and the Ocean Cleanup

Ages 3–7 · 2020

A fish's treasured collection is threatened by ocean trash. Can the sea be saved?

Would You, Could You Save the Sea?

Ages 4–6 · 2021

Can the Lorax inspire kids to save the ocean from plastic waste?

A Dolphin's Wish
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A Dolphin's Wish

Ages 4–7 · 2020

A dolphin family confronts ocean plastic pollution. Can they inspire change?

Lobstah Gahden

Ages 5–8 · 2021

Rival lobsters unite to save their gardens from ocean trash.

No More Plastic

Ages 4–11 · 2021

A girl fights ocean pollution to honor a whale's memory.

On Our Nature Walk

Ages 5–9 · 2020

A child learns about pollution and how to protect the environment.

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Pollution Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about pollution for developing and independent readers.

Stella Díaz Never Gives Up

Ages 7–11 · 2020

A young girl navigates her summer vacation, exploring her love for marine life and her desire to protect the oceans.

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The Leak

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A young journalist uncovers a town's dark secret, risking everything for the truth.

Consider the Octopus

Ages 8–12 · 2022

Two kids, a mistaken identity, and a mission to save the ocean. What could go wrong?

Turn the Tide

Ages 9–12 · 2022

A young girl battles plastic pollution in her new island home.

Tracking Trash

Ages 10–12 · 2007

Track ocean trash to uncover secrets and protect marine life.

Bus Station Mystery

Ages 7–10 · 1974

Four children visit a science and hobby fair and become involved in a mystery surrounding a polluted river and a paint factory.

The Old Boat

Ages 6–8 · 2021

A boy and an old boat embark on a journey, discovering home and family amidst changing tides.

Lowriders to the Rescue

Ages 8–12 · 2022

Can the Lowriders save their town from wildfires and greedy developers?

AstroNuts Mission Two: The Water Planet

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Can AstroNuts trust the Water Planet's clams, or is their new home too good to be true?

Hello from Renn Lake

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A girl must save her beloved lake from a toxic threat.

Oil-Soaked Wings

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Can Elsa and friends save pelicans from an oil spill's devastation?

A Dolphin Named Star
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A Dolphin Named Star

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Dolphins fall ill at a sanctuary. Can Elsa uncover the cause before it's too late?

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