Children's Books About Earth Day- My Top Picks

I'm still in the Earth Day spirit, and being a book girl, you know I love pairing great literature with our themes.  Here are my top picks of Earth Day favorites.

The Wump World

I love the book The Wump World by Bill Peet.  The little Wumps are so cute, and it has such a great message.  The kids always seem to make great connections to this book and the Lorax, which has gained popularity over the past few years. Here is a nice reading of the book:

The Wartville Wizard

Have you ever heard of The Wartville Wizard? I have had this book in my collection for a really long time, and it's MY FAVORITE Earth Day book. It is about an older gentleman who gets a little tired picking up trash in the quaint little town of Wartville. One day, when he is especially down, he gets a magical power over trash. He can make any garbage go back and stick to the person who threw it out. In the little town of Wartville, this becomes quite a problem. It is a bit of a long read-aloud, super cute! Check it out! 

The Wartville Wizard on Teacher Tube

Clarice Bean: What Planet Are You From?

Finally, I love quirky little Clarice Bean, and this book is no exception. Clarice rallies her family to save a tree in her neighborhood from ultimate doom.  It is a fun read and the kids really enjoy it. It has unique fonts and nontraditional pictures, and since I know this book originated in the UK, I just can't help reading it with a bit of an accent! 

 
There are a ton of other great Earth Day books, but these are the ones I read year after year. I hope your students love them as much as mine do!

Happy reading!

Teach-A-Roo