EARTH DAY BOOKS TO READ

Kindergarten

The Earth Book, by Todd Parr

Students learn simple ways to take care of the planet. 
Video See and hear this story read by author Todd Parr.
Coloring sheets
Composting... Life in the Slow Lane! 
Clean Storm Drains = Healthy Oceans!

1st Grade

Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years, by Stacy McAnulty

A simple story that joyfully introduces readers to key moments in the planet's life, from its formation over four billion years ago to the present and ends on a reflective note to encourage sharing, playing nice, and cleaning up.
​Video See and hear this story read by author Stacy McAnulty.
Video Paired with the animated Recycle Rex. Rex and friends learn about recycling firsthand when the field where they play is in jeopardy of being turned into a landfill. Define and discuss the Six Rs and how excessive packaging contributes to waste. 
​Coloring sheets
Composting... Life in the Slow Lane! 
Clean Storm Drains = Healthy Oceans!

2nd Grade

Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon! by Pat Cummings

When Harvey cleans his room by stuffing everything under the rug he learns that though out of sight may be out of mind, it is not good enough when it comes to finding a place for his things. Discuss over-consumption and how landfills are filling to capacity. 
Video See and hear this story read by mrspierson99.
​Coloring sheets
Composting... Life in the Slow Lane! 
Clean Storm Drains = Healthy Oceans!

3rd Grade

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth, by Oliver Jeffers
​An uplifting, sweetly humorous observation about the importance of kindness, tolerance, and sharing.
Video See and hear this story read by MaiStoryBook. A paper doll chain craft is offered at the end.
of the book. 
Coloring sheets
Composting... Life in the Slow Lane! 
Clean Storm Drains = Healthy Oceans!

4th Grade

Someday a Tree, by Eve Bunting

A young girl, her parents, and their neighbors try to save an oak tree that has been poisoned by illegal hazardous waste dumping.
Video See and hear this story read by Jeff Eller.

Coloring sheets
Composting... Life in the Slow Lane! 
Clean Storm Drains = Healthy Oceans!

5th Grade

Love Your World, by Dawn Sirett

Remember the promises you made when you were younger about taking care of the Earth? Simple text and photographs offer suggestions on things children can do to help the environment, such as grow garden, recycle, and reuse materials. 
Video See and hear this story read by Erin Schneider.

​Coloring sheets
Composting... Life in the Slow Lane! 
Clean Storm Drains = Healthy Oceans!