This Thursday, April 22nd is Earth Day. How about some great children's books to help you celebrate our beautiful Earth! Not only can you read these books on Earth Day, but they can help you to build awareness with your children all year round!
This book is written with engaging, almost musical text which makes it great for read-alouds. The illustrations are cartoon-like which makes them fun and different for kids to explore. While reading this book you will go on a trip around the world while learning about why trees are so important!
This book is written on 100% recycled paper (naturally!) and gives kids ideas of practical things they can do to help the world (saving energy by turning appliances off, using both sides of the paper when writing, etc.). This book helps to jump start conversations with your kids and gets them thinking about what they use.
As if the title isn't creative enough?! This book is written with rhyming text which is fun for children to listen to, and the best part- they'll learn a little about composting while listening! If you or your children are interested in composting this book is a fun way to get started on the project together.
The author, Kevin Henkes (Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Chrysanthemum) writes great children's books! Here is a book about the garden a little girl imagines...one with jelly bean bushes and chocolate rabbits. Read this book and while you are gardening together, you can also imagine together!
The 'Let's Read and Find Out Science' books are great non-fiction resources. This book is all about Earthworms and their job of keeping our soil healthy. Earthworms are hard workers! The illustrations are great, although I would pair this book with one that contains actual photographs.
This is another great non-fiction book, however this one includes actual photographs of Earthworms! Boys will especially LOVE this book! Watch out, because soon you will have your little one digging for worms-and proudly bringing them to you for a closer look!
