Celebrate Earth Day with the joy of reading our selection of picture books.
- ‘The Bumblebee Garden’ by Dawn Casey, illustrated by Stella Lim, beautifully combines fiction with nonfiction. Ben enjoys the outdoors with his grandfather and learns many facts about bumblebees.
2. ‘Quiet’ by Tom Percival, illustrated by Richard Jones, is a timely reminder that everyone can contribute to the environment’s well-being regardless of their nature. This Earth Day, let’s remember that our actions, big or small, can make a difference.
- ‘The Secret Sky Garden’ by Linda Sarah, illustrated by Fiona Lumbers, is about a girl named Funni who makes a difference in the world by creating something beautiful—a garden that leads to friendship.
- ‘The Tree’ by Neal Layton shows how even the ‘best plans’ can be turned around and harmony achieved.
- ‘Luna Loves Gardening’ by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Fiona Lumbers, celebrates the community garden where adults and children enjoy the activity and share stories.
- ‘A Song of Gladness’ by Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Emily Gravett, is a story about a blackbird who sings a song to the man (the author) in response to the world’s sadness. It is a song about hope, care, and forgiveness that everyone can join.
- Emily Gravett’s ‘Tidy’ portrays Pete, a badger who learns the importance of balance in nature. It is a story of acceptance and love for the environment.
- ‘Love Our Earth’ by Jane Cabrera is written as a conversation between the Earth and the Sun and offers ideas on recycling and environmentalism for EYFS children.
