Dedicated to Chico Mendes, a Brazilian environmental activist, The Great Kapok Tree, written and illustrated by Lynne Cherry, illustrates the importance of rainforest conservation and conveys the beauty of nature.

A picture book by Jen Cullerton Johnson, Seeds of Change is a biography of Wangari Maathai, a renowned environmental activist who was the first African woman to the win the Nobel Prize. The book brings to life Maathai’s efforts in planting trees and how her mother inspired her by teaching her about what each tree offered.

Author Liz Garton Scanlon writes about a young girl, Kate, who aims to solve a windy problem with an environmentally-friendly solution – planting trees. This book highlights the importance of trees in nature that is illustrated perfectly by Lee White.

Adventures of a Plastic Bottle is presented in the view of a humble plastic bottle, who takes kids on his journey from the refinery plant to the store he is sold in, all the way to the garbage can and finally into a recycling plant where he finds his purpose.

It’s often ignored how important Bees are for the environment. Bee & Me reminds kids how vital the tiny creatures are, by illustrating the story of a young girl accompanying a bee on a journey of discovery, in which the bee shows her the significance of conservation.

Based on Georgie Badiel’s childhood, The Water Princess showcases a young girl who brings clean drinking water to her village. The book highlights the scarcity of clean drinking water in certain communities and will hopefully inspire children today to be thankful for this necessity that is easily accessible for most.

This simple book for children reveals the small steps that everyone, not just kids, can take in an effort to help save the planet.

It’s so easy to leave just one plastic bag lying on the ground, but that one can turn into hundreds and form heaps of plastic. Isatou Ceesay was the change Gambia needed to reduce this plastic waste and inspire hundreds to do the same. She found a way to recycle these bags and transform her community, showing kids today who easily just one person can make a huge difference.

Another book that highlights the importance of recycling, George Saves the World by Lunchtime showcases a young boy who wants to save Earth, and takes small steps in order to achieve this.

Follow the Moon Home follows the story of a young girl who recently moved with her family into a home by the sea, who brings her community together to save the sea turtles on the South Carolina coast.

A biography on Rachel Carson, author and conservationist, this book shares the life of Carson, and how she was determined to learn more and change the world, no matter how limited her resources were.

Touch the Earth by Julian Lennon is an interactive kids book that was designed to make kids think. They can go on a journey to areas with no clean water, excessive rubbish, and decide how they want to help these communities in the book.

Acknowledging Kenya’s Green Belt Movement, Diane Muldrow celebrates tress in We Planted a Tree and highlights the importance of planting trees.

DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan writes about the impactful things that children can do when they have their minds set on it. City Green follows the life of a young girl who transforms an empty, littered lot into a green space for her community to enjoy.

Written by Jess Keating, Shark Lady follows the life of Eugenie Clark, an American ichthyologist who taught the world that sharks should be admired, rather than feared. The informative book teaches children about sharks and tackles the many myths about the sea creature.