Books to Save the World

Posted on 17 April 2023

These excellent environmental children’s books will inspire you and your budding eco-warriors to make a difference this Earth Day!


Somebody Swallowed Stanley

Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts

Everybody has a taste for Stanley – and the other ocean creatures just keep mistaking him for a delicious treat – but this is no ordinary jellyfish. Other jellyfish have a magical glow, but Stanley has stripes… Because Stanley (spoiler alert) is a plastic bag!

This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect way to introduce the issues of plastic pollution to children.

Old Enough to Save the Planet

Old Enough to Save the Planet by Loll Kirby

Meet kids – just like you – taking action against climate change. Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our planet starts here… with you.

Old Enough to Save the Planet tells the stories of twelve real-life children, and the actions they take towards reducing the effects of climate change. Perhaps you can be inspired by their top tips for eco-action!

Here We Are

Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers

Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you’ve only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let’s explore what makes our planet and how we live on it.

This New York Times Bestseller is heartfelt, hopeful, and thought-provoking – a wonderful read for children hoping to learn more about the planet and how to be kind to it.

How to Save the World with a Chicken and an Egg

How to Save the World with a Chicken and an Egg by Emma Shevah

This story is about what happened here last summer. How a girl called Ivy and a boy called Nathaniel solved a mystery and saved the world’s animals: one at a time…

This delightful adventure is full of laughs, mystery, and plenty of eco-action for any environmentally aware reader.

You Can Save The Planet

You Can Save the Planet by Clive Gifford and J. A. Wines

This book is a call to action for children everywhere.

You Can Save the Planet is perfect for any eco-conscious reader, packed with smart, practical and fun things you can do to make your actions more environmentally friendly.

How to Manage Your Eco-Anxiety

How to Manage Your Eco-Anxiety by Anouchka Grose

How does climate change make you feel? Sad? Afraid? Powerless? Guilty? You’re not the only one feeling this way.

The perfect book for any teen who is worried about their effect on the environment, How to Manage Your Eco-Anxiety will help you to understand your feelings and learn how you are part of the solution to climate change.

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