Books about climate change
The following titles introduce important themes around climate change and make the subject accessible for children of all ages.
Featuring a mix of fiction and non-fiction, they include books which explain contemporary scientific knowledge as well as stories which convey messages of hope and community to inspire the next generation of environmental allies.
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Old Enough to Save the Planet
Author: Loll Kirby Illustrator: Adelina Lirius
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
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Old Enough to Save the Planet
Author: Loll Kirby Illustrator: Adelina Lirius
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
Telling the stories of twelve young activists inspiring change in their communities and around the world, this is a book to treasu…
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How to Teach Grown-ups About Climate Change: The Cutting ...
Author: Patricia Daniels Illustrator: Aaron Blecha
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 8+
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How to Teach Grown-ups About Climate Change: The Cutting ...
Author: Patricia Daniels Illustrator: Aaron Blecha
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 8+
This practical and helpful book has lots of great ideas for saving the planet, including using renewable energy, recycling and reu…
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Poppy Goes Wild
Author: Nick Powell Illustrator: Becca Hall
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
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Poppy Goes Wild
Author: Nick Powell Illustrator: Becca Hall
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
Poppy loves listening to her grandpa's stories of the wildlife that used to make his farm their home - but modern farming techniqu…
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One Home Eighteen stories of hope from young activists
Author: Hiba Noor Khan Illustrator: Rachael Dean
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
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One Home Eighteen stories of hope from young activists
Author: Hiba Noor Khan Illustrator: Rachael Dean
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
Stunningly illustrated, the stories of these eighteen young environmental activists, and their home landscape and animals, will in…
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Pedro Loves Saving the Planet
Author: Jess French Illustrator: Duncan Beedie
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 6+
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Pedro Loves Saving the Planet
Author: Jess French Illustrator: Duncan Beedie
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 6+
Pedro and his friends are at the eco cabin, discovering lots of eco-friendly activities. Fact-filled and friendly, this is a usefu…
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Look After Us: A lift-the-flap book
Author: Rod Campbell
Interest level: 0-2
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Look After Us: A lift-the-flap book
Author: Rod Campbell
Interest level: 0-2
Reading age:
If anyone can talk simply and clearly to little ones about endangered animals and conservation, it’s Rod Campbell, the famed autho…
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Little Turtle and the Sea
Author: Becky Davies Illustrator: Jennie Poh
Interest level: 4-5
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Little Turtle and the Sea
Author: Becky Davies Illustrator: Jennie Poh
Interest level: 4-5
Reading age:
A beautiful picture book following the life of Little Turtle, as she watches her beloved ocean become home to more and more plasti…
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The Coral Kingdom
Author: Laura Knowles and Jennie Webber
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
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The Coral Kingdom
Author: Laura Knowles and Jennie Webber
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
The great beauty and diversity of the coral reef is explored in this stunningly beautiful picture book, which is a true work of ar…
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Rewild the World at Bedtime
Author: Emily Hawkins Illustrator: Ella Beech
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
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Rewild the World at Bedtime
Author: Emily Hawkins Illustrator: Ella Beech
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
The positive stories of real-world rewilding projects in this lavishly illustrated giftbook show how, with a little help from the …
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Future Hopes
Author: Eli Brown L R Lam M G Leonard Rebecca Lim Oisin McGann Tolá Okogwu Neal and Brendan Shusterman Louie Stowell Bijal Vachharajani Editor: Lauren James
Interest level: 9-14
Reading age: 9+
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Future Hopes
Author: Eli Brown L R Lam M G Leonard Rebecca Lim Oisin McGann Tolá Okogwu Neal and Brendan Shusterman Louie Stowell Bijal Vachharajani Editor: Lauren James
Interest level: 9-14
Reading age: 9+
A diverse and exciting collection of short stories with an environmental theme from a group of exceptional authors. Some are funny…
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Climate Action
Author: Georgina Stevens Illustrator: Katie Rewse
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 8+
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Climate Action
Author: Georgina Stevens Illustrator: Katie Rewse
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 8+
This superb illustrated book is packed full of important information about the causes and effects of climate change, along with id…
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The Carbon-Neutral Adventures of the Indefatigable Enviro...
Author: First Dog On the Moon
Interest level: 9-13
Reading age: 10+
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The Carbon-Neutral Adventures of the Indefatigable Enviro...
Author: First Dog On the Moon
Interest level: 9-13
Reading age: 10+
A hilarious graphic novel that manages to be entertaining, informative and utterly bonkers while tackling the very serious issue o…
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Saving H’Non: Chang and the Elephant
Author: Trang Nguyen Illustrator: Jeet Zdung
Interest level: 9-14
Reading age: 10+
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Saving H’Non: Chang and the Elephant
Author: Trang Nguyen Illustrator: Jeet Zdung
Interest level: 9-14
Reading age: 10+
Created by environmental activist Trang Nguyen and award-winning manga artist Jeet Zdung, this is a great story that will delight …
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The Last Seaweed Pie
Author: Wenda Shurety Illustrator: Paddy Donnelly
Interest level: 4-6
Reading age: 7+
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The Last Seaweed Pie
Author: Wenda Shurety Illustrator: Paddy Donnelly
Interest level: 4-6
Reading age: 7+
A charming yet poignant story about the impact of waste on the environment and the benefits of recycling.
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The Story of Conservation: A first book about protecting ...
Author: Catherine Barr and Steve Williams Illustrator: Amy Husband
Interest level: 6-8
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The Story of Conservation: A first book about protecting ...
Author: Catherine Barr and Steve Williams Illustrator: Amy Husband
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age:
In the twentieth century, conservationists began to understand ecosystems, and scientists started to think about ways that humans …
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Rewild: Can Nature Heal Our World?
Author: Ben Martynoga Illustrator: Moose Allain
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 12+
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Rewild: Can Nature Heal Our World?
Author: Ben Martynoga Illustrator: Moose Allain
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 12+
Positive, informative non-fiction book on Rewilding
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