Top 5 Children’s Books About Climate Change
Get help starting the conversation with these great reads!
“ We can’t save the planet without uplifting the voices of its people, especially those most unheard.”
LEAH THOMAS
Let’s teach our kids about climate change today, for a better tomorrow.
Empowering the next generation to protect our planet.
Teaching children about nature and our climate from a young age can help them develop a sense of autonomy, responsibility and passion for the world around them. Through the incorporation of a child-friendly context surrounding the Earth, it can help them better understand the scientific issues, such as climate change, global warming, and environmental sustainability that will affect them throughout their lives. Incorporating climate teaching can allow children to take action and potentially reduce any eco-anxiety they may be experiencing or experience in the future.
Books provide an unbiased space for learning and growth.
They hold the power to open up new worlds and conversations.
Books are a great tool for starting discussions between parents and children about important topics like climate change. They provide a shared experience that can help facilitate deeper discussions and encourage children to ask questions. This is useful because it allows parents to address their child’s concerns and emotions and provide accurate information, helping them to develop a better understanding of the issue. It’s important because it helps to create awareness and a sense of responsibility in children, inspiring them to take action and make a difference.
Won’t reading about climate change scare my kids?
While wanting to shield your children from the world is understandable, it’s not always the best approach. By teaching them about the world, they’ll be better equipped to navigate it.
It’s natural to worry about how your children will react to reading about climate change, but it’s crucial to remember that kids are resilient and can handle more than we give them credit for. Reading about climate change can be empowering for children and youth, helping them to understand the issue and feel like they can create change. Focus on approaching the topic in a way that is age-appropriate and highlights the positive actions that can be taken to safeguard the planet. By doing this, you can help your children feel informed and motivated to take action, rather than scared or overwhelmed.
Our Top 5 Book Choices:
The Story of Climate Change
CATHERINE BARR AND STEVE WILLIAMS
This book combines both history and science, outlining the Earth’s climate development from the beginning of the planet to its current state. Through this book, kids will have the opportunity to learn about climate change and practical ways that we can work together to reduce our impact.
We Are Water Protectors
CAROLE LINDSTROM
This book is inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, in response to the Dakota Access Pipeline. In particular, an Ojibwe girl shows her fights against an oil pipeline in an effort to protect the water supply for her people, outline the importance of our water supply and advocacy.
The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge
JOANNA COLE AND BRUCE DEGEN
This book boils down the scientific facts regarding climate change and why the earth is getting warmer in an informative and easy-to-understand way. This book provides clarity and ways to empower kids to understand what is happening to the world around them.
It’s Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired, & Get Going
CHELSEA CLINTON
This book demonstrates how kids can make a difference in their world, with charts, photos, and input from other kids. Easy ways for kids ot feel empowered and take action to make a difference are outlined.
Not Your Typical Book About the Environment
ELIN KELSEY
This book tries to act as an ally regarding the many fears that children may experience surround environmental awareness. Young readers will have the opportunity to learn about the time they are living in, and the potential opportunities for growth and change-making.
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