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The children's books on this page are all on environmental themes. The other themed pages are all listed at the side or you can return to the main category listing here. The red links are for the USA store and the blue for the UK - both ship internationally. |
'Why Should I Recycle?' by Jen Green and Mike Gordon. A good introduction to the subject of recycling - showing how even small things we do help to change and preserve our world. Humerous artwork throughout with parents and teachers notes at the end for getting the most out of the book.
'The Little Driver' by Martin Wagner. A thought provoking anti-car book for kids. Eight year old Joe wants nothing more than to have his own shiny, red car. When the dream comes true he discovers the perils of petrol, car salesmen, accidents, congestion and a host of social issues involving driving. The book leaves you thinking about our car mad culture - how did we get here, where will we go? - reading age 7 and up.
'Professor Angelicus Visits the Big Blue Ball' by L.L.B.Ward. An interesting and different environmental novel for children - reading age eight and up. Two children are taken on an exiting adventure by an alien who is searching for pure water - no easy task it turns out. Subjects covered are quite diverse from pollution, acid rain and the destruction of the rainforest to rescuing dolphins and sharing the Earth with other creatures. Not written from a vegan point of view as the children initially set off intending to go fishing, but the overall message of the book is really good - encouraging us as a species to feel honoured that we have been given the task of looking after this planet. The author leaves you feeling uplifted and hopeful for the future.
'A Song for the Planet Earth' - a look at different habitats on Earth and the creatures that live in them. The book finishes with an environmental message.
'One Child' by Christopher Cheng and Steven Woolman. From the back cover - One child saw a world full of problems and thought, "I know what to do". One child did all that she could. Just imagine if all the children of the world did all that they could. - A powerful book showing that we can all make a difference. Lovely artwork and simple text.
'The Great Kapok Tree' - a tale of the Amazon Rain Forest by Lynne Cherry. A man approaches the great kapok tree to chop it down - he falls asleep and all the animals who live in the tree visit him and plead with him to leave their home intact.
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'Dreams of Dolphins Dancing' by Joan Bourque. This is the story of a young girls encounter with a dolphin - environmental concerns are combined with spirituality and facts about the sea and sealife. The book comes with a workbook which gives advice on reading the book.
Fern Gully - the last rainforest. A charming film with an obvious 'save the rainforest' theme to it. Also some anti-vivisection sections. The fairies are rather 'cool dudes' here! Beautiful animation and music.
Buy UK (video)
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'Brother Eagle, Sister Sky' by Susan Jeffers. In the 1850s Chief Seattle delivered a message to the American government, who wanted to buy his peoples' land. This book is an interpretation of that message for children. Beautiful illustrations accompany the words of love and respect for the Earth.
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