Eco-warriors and activists

Elin and her grandad must save a family of beavers after their habitat is filled with plastic and rubbish. A heartwarming story which includes lots of information and an activity inspiration. 

This is the story of the incredible life of Wilma Mankiller, the first female leader of the Cherokee Nation and dedicated activist and eco-warrior. This brightly illustrated picture book is sure to be read and re-read for years to come. 

This sweet picture book about keeping our environment neat and well-tended is a lovely book with a great message about the power of communities to band together and get things done.

Rocket loves visiting her Grammy and Grampy in the Caribbean, especially splashing in the waves with her cool surfing Grammy – but when Rocket finds a baby turtle washed up on the shore, tangled in plastic, she decides something must be done. It’s time to clean up!

This story, inspired by the life of Greta Thunberg, is for very young children. Suitably for the age group, it’s a tale of hope, positivity and friendship, but there are also ideas at the end for how to get more involved in campaigning.

Meet Pizazz – a superhero who hates her superpower! Sophy Henn’s new illustrated adventure aimed at younger to middle-primary school aged readers is perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout. 

Poppy loves listening to her grandpa’s stories of the wildlife that used to make his farm their home – but modern farming techniques and pesticides have made it impossible for them to survive there. Poppy learns all about rewilding and decides to bring nature back to the farm.

When faced with climate change, the biggest threat that our planet has ever confronted, it’s easy to feel as if there is nothing you can do. Luckily, Lily Dyu’s Earth Heroes is here to tell us different. It’s perfect for young activists in the making, aged 8 and up. 

Young nature-lovers Ebony and Jay are Eco Rangers, protecting wildlife at their local conservation centre. After a terrible bushfire they rescue an injured possum – and when they discover evidence of people camping in the area, they’re determined to uncover the truth about the bushfire. This thrilling adventure is perfect for budding conservation enthusiasts.

By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. Kids Fight Plastic presents powerful facts about how oceans and their inhabitants are suffering from our over-reliance on plastic and features fifty bitesize missions to chomp through, from a #2minutebeachclean to how to fight plastics in lunchboxes.

Telling the stories of twelve young activists inspiring change in their communities and around the world, this is a book to treasure and so too are the young people whose stories it contains. Celebrating young activists, in style, it will inform and inspire many more.

Hope has managed to convince her dad to switch to eco-friendly products to save the planet – but getting her sister to ditch her favourite over-packaged make-up is trickier. When Hope begins protesting outside the supermarket, she quickly attracts lots of media attention – but when she’s invited to meet the CEO, will she be able to make a difference?

Stunningly illustrated, the stories of these eighteen young environmental activists, and their home landscape and animals, will inspire and inform all readers. A passionate and inspiring call to action to save our planet, our one home.

This practical and helpful book has lots of great ideas for saving the planet, including using renewable energy, recycling and reusing clothes and moving to a more plant-based diet. 

Shifa and her brother Themba live in a world destroyed by climate change, but when they’re sent away to work, they’re horrified to discover a cruel and corrupt system. Will they be able to escape and make the world a better place?

Thirteen-year-old Marnus finds himself at the centre of a protest when he and a girl named Leila camp out in a tree to prevent it from being cut down by developers. This is the perfect feel-good book from one of South Africa’s top children’s authors.

This stylish and practical guide to ethical fashion offers tips on mending and recycling clothing, facts about the environmental impact of fast fashion, and empowering ways to become an eco-fashionista.