We love incorporating a good picture book into our teaching as much as possible. Here are 8 great picture books that we use to help us teach our students about Earth Day, and the importance of protecting the environment.
Don’t have these books in your classroom library already and don’t want to buy them? Check to see if your school or community library has a copy (it is better for the environment anyways).
The Mess We Made
Written by Michelle Lord and illustrated by Julia Blattman, we love this book for its stunning images and simple message. Reading this book always inspires our students!
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One Plastic Bag
Written by Miranda Paul and illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon, this book that is inspired by a true story is a great conversation starter to get your students thinking about creative things they can do to help the environment.
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We Are Water Protectors
Helping the environment often requires larger actions that are outside of individual control. This inspiring book written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade is a great example of how students can use their voice to speak up and demand better for our planet.
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Here We Are
We love Oliver Jeffers, and for good reason! This book is sure to be a hit with your students.
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Dear Earth… From Your Friends in Room 5
This book written by Erin Dealey and illustrated by Luisa Uribe, is another great opportunity to spark conversation with your students about what they can do to help the environment.
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Nibi’s Water Song
Did you know, their are many communities in Canada that do not have access to clean drinking water? This inspiring story written by Sunshine Tenasco and illustrated by Chief Lady Bird is a great way to discuss with students why Earth Day is so important, and what it means to be an actavist.
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Thank You, Earth
This wonderful book by April Pulley Sayre is full of stunning images that is sure to inspire your students to protect this incredible planet we call home.
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The Honeybee
Despite their small size honeybee’s play a crucial role in our environment. This whimsical book written by Kirsten Hall, and beautifully illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault can lead to wonderful conversations about preserving natural spaces to ensure these critical creatures continue to survive.
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We hope you and your students enjoy these books as much as we do.
We know these are just a few of the many great picture books that you could use to teach your students about earth day, if you have a different go to we would love to hear about it!
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