Books for a Better Planet: Reading for World Environment Day for Kids!

World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment.

Updated June 25, 2025
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Plasticus maritimus : an invasive species
Pêgo, Ana (Marine biologist)
Paper Book
"Clever...beguiling....Readers age 11 and older are likely to finish this book feeling both persuaded and uplifted. Beauty has a way of doing that." --Wall Street Journal For young readers comes an imaginative guide to ocean plastics, filled with tips...
What a waste
French, Jess
Paper Book
In this informative book on recycling for children, you will find everything you need to know about our environment. The good, the bad, and the incredibly innovative. From pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This educational book will teach young...
One world : 24 hours on planet Earth
Davies, Nicola
Paper Book
Here we are : notes for living on planet Earth
Jeffers, Oliver
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 TIME Best Book of the Year for 2017! The exquisite and thought-provoking book from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers. Well, hello. And welcome to...
Ducks overboard!
Motum, Markus
Paper Book
Earth knowledge genius!
Gifford, Clive
Paper Book
Put your knowledge about Planet Earth to the test with this brilliant quiz book for kids! Introducing Earth Knowledge Genius! - a brand new quiz book jam-packed with over 60 topics including mountains, deserts, extreme weather, natural wonders and so much more! ...
Why I love the Earth
Howarth, Daniel
Paper Book
Featuring children's own words along with heart-warming pictures, this book is a perfect celebration of all that is so wonderful about the Earth! 'I love the Earth because... ' This heartwarming book combines endearing things said by children about the Earth, with...
Beetles for breakfast
Finlay, Madeleine
Paper Book

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