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Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019
I Am Farmer
A gardener's dream turns into a nation's hope for clean water and lush gardens.
32 pages· 1,307 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 354 ratings
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Books About Sustainability · 21 titles considered
The Best Sustainability Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about sustainability? 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 10 Favorite Books About Sustainability
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Dear Earth...from Your Friends in Room 5
By Erin Dealey, Luisa Uribe (Illustrator)
Kids write to Earth, sparking a friendship and learning how to save the planet.
32 pages· 813 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 291 ratings
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$1797
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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$1398
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017
How Does My Home Work?
By Chris Butterworth, Lucia Gaggiotti (Illustrator)
Discover the secrets of your home's hidden systems and learn how to save energy.
32 pages· 354 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 135 ratings
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$1498
Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Greta Thunberg
A young girl sparks a global climate movement with her silent protest.
32 pages· 559 words· Est. 10 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 627 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023
Thank a Farmer
By Maria Gianferrari, Monica Mikai (Illustrator)
Discover the journey of everyday essentials from farm to table and the hands that make it possible.
48 pages· 603 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 229 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007
One Well
Discover how water connects us all and holds the key to Earth's future.
32 pages· 4,000 words· Est. 31 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 366 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–+ · 2013
Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table
A visionary farmer transforms urban wastelands into thriving gardens.
32 pages· 1,096 words· Est. 19 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 606 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth
By Stacy McAnulty · Book #6 in the Our Universe series
Earth needs your help to slow climate change. Can you save your home?
40 pages· 538 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 497 ratings
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$474
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012
How to Help the Earth—by the Lorax
By Tish Rabe
Discover simple ways to go green with the Lorax's eco-friendly tips.
48 pages· 725 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 187 ratings
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Sustainability Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about sustainability for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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The EARTH Book
Ages 3–6 · 1949
A child shares their daily habits that help protect the environment.
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$599
I Can Save the Earth!
Ages 4–6 · 2008
A monster's wasteful habits lead to a power outage, sparking an eco-friendly adventure.
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$1699
Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day
Ages 4–8 · 2010
Can Nancy's eco-enthusiasm save the planet without overwhelming her family?
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$1699
Earth Ninja
Ages 2–11 · 2019
A ninja discovers how small actions can change the world.
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$1975
Grandpa Comes to First Grade
Ages 5–6
A child teaches their grandparent about the school's efforts to live sustainably through conservation and the three R's.
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$1799
Chocolate Chirp Cookies
Ages 4–8 · 2022
Can a bug lover overcome his fear of eating insects?
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$3100
Green Farming
Ages 8–10 · 2024
Can technology transform farming into a sustainable practice?
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Sustainability Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about sustainability for developing and independent readers.
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$2085
The Omnivore's Dilemma
Ages 8–12 · 2015
Explore how food choices impact health and longevity worldwide.
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$695
Conservation
Ages 7–9 · 2003
Discover how Earth's resources sustain life and how we can protect them for the future.
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$899
Lego
Ages 9–12 · 2023
Two friends build a LEGO Millennium Falcon and play out a Star Wars adventure while learning about the history and impact of the LEGO brand.
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$1100
Plastic
2013
Uncover the secrets of plastic: its creation, recycling, and impact on our world.
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$995
Reducing Your Foodprint
Ages 8–11 · 2010
Discover how eating choices impact the planet and learn to reduce your foodprint.