Favourite books about the environment (younger children)
From climate change to animal conservation, these books will encourage children and young people to think about and discuss pressing issues about the environment.
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The Last Wolf
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The Last Wolf
The Last Wolf ranks alongside Mini Grey’s other picture book masterpieces, with all her trademark rich, characterful illustra…
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Pedro Loves Saving the Planet
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Pedro Loves Saving the Planet
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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Our Little Inventor
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Our Little Inventor
Nell goes on a journey to the polluted Big City to reveal a machine that can clean the city's air. A beautiful picture book t…
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Greta and the Giants
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Greta and the Giants
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, p…
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Somebody Swallowed Stanley
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Somebody Swallowed Stanley
Written by an animal behaviourist and environmental campaigner, this gentle tale subtly educates children about the damage a simpl…
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Coyote's Soundbite
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Coyote's Soundbite
Six Earth Goddesses call a meeting to discuss what is to be done about humans inflicting catastrophic environmental damage to the …
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Clem and Crab
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Clem and Crab
Clem loves going to the beach and tries hard to keep the coastline clean, but soon realises she needs the help and enthusiasm of h…
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Flying Free
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Flying Free
When Colin shoots a sparrowhawk, he knows that he’s done something wrong and takes the hawk to the vet. Soon, Colin finds a passio…
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The Coral Kingdom
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The Coral Kingdom
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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There’s a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom
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There’s a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom
A cute but rather badly behaved little orangutan has appeared in a little girl’s bedroom. Rang-Tan explains that there are humans …
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Lots: The Diversity of Life on Earth
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Lots: The Diversity of Life on Earth
This is a book to pore and ponder over, from reading the story to picking out the different creatures in each picture, to reading …
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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
Sofia Valdez isn’t just a do-gooder: she’s a do-better, visiting people in her community who can’t get out much, or just stopping …
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Lily and the Polar Bears
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Lily and the Polar Bears
This charming, funny, sweet picture book combines concerns about arctic erosion, animal conservation and immigration in a lovely s…
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Can We Save the Tiger?
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Can We Save the Tiger?
A sequel to Ape, this beautifully illustrated book takes us through some of the extinct and endangered animals in the world.
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When the Bees Buzzed Off!
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When the Bees Buzzed Off!
This fabulous lift-the-flap book subtly encourages everyone to plant lots of bee-friendly flowers and is a fun-filled introduction…
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Dear Greenpeace
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Dear Greenpeace
A simple, warm hearted and humorous book with charming illustrations. The correspondence could spark ideas for letter writin…
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Anywhere Farm
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Anywhere Farm
Rhyming text and warm illustrations create an uplifting tale that celebrates the joys and pleasures of growing not just food and f…
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Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab
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Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab
Tiny Crab loves looking after his beach and keeping it safe and clean. When he invites a friend to visit, they leave the beach in …
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Watch Me Bloom
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Watch Me Bloom
From lavender to sunflowers and daffodils to orchids, discover a bouquet of short poems celebrating different flower species.
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