Young readers who love mysteries and the environment will love the action-packed story of Ebony and Jay, best friends who love to rescue wildlife. After a devastating wildfire in the bushland, Ebony and Jay are doing their best to find and rescue injured animals. Readers will help Ebony and Jay search for clues and nurse a possum back to health.
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Brimir and Hulda are best friends on a blue planet without any grown-ups. Until one day, a strange-looking adult crashes down on a rocket ship. This enchanting story by Icelandic author Andri Snaer Magnuson is filled with magic and generosity.
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Nine-year-old Peony wants to be a bee – but all the bees in Australia have died, and children like her have to pollinate the fruit trees with feather wands. It’s a great introduction to dystopian fiction for readers aged eight to twelve.
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Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, this story is a rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption. This bold and colourful picture book is best suited for readers aged three to seven.
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One World is a picture book about pollution and ecological devastation that manages to be utterly charming. A brother and sister learn about the planet by playing by a rock pool at the beach.
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Gilberto can’t see his best friend. But he feels him near. His best friend is the wind. This charming book — grounded by Ets’ colorful, minimalist drawings — introduces kids to the unseen world around them. It was originally published in 1963 and remains a whimsical introduction to a nuanced relationship with nature.
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A polar bear cub finds himself alone on an iceberg after a terrible storm. Without his mother, he befriends puffins, whales, and a mysterious little girl. Vietnamese artist Khoa Le has illustrated a beautiful and whimsical story that subtly introduces young readers to the impact of climate change.
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Wump World is about to be destroyed. When the Pollutians invade and turn the planet’s lush, green meadows into concrete jungles, the Wumps are left to salvage their lives from what is left over. This picture book was originally published in 1970 and remains a thoughtful kid-friendly introduction to environmentalism.
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The animals of Farthing Wood have lost their home. Developers have paved over their woods and now the creatures are on a journey to a nearby nature reserve that promises safety. But the journey ahead is perilous, and the animals must band together in order to reach their destination. The series was first published in 1979 but its timeless themes will still entertain independent readers aged nine through twelve.
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This bilingual adventure teaches young readers what they have in common with trees: every single one is unique, has roots, and reaches towards the sky. Not only does the book deliver an ecological message, but it also contains a Spanish lesson. The colorful illustrations will keep kids aged five through nine extremely engaged.
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