A great way to make families care for the environment is to show them how lovely it is. My Valley by Claude Ponti is a wonderful book which follows the Touim’s as they show you their beautiful country throughout the seasons. Thanks to the dreamy illustrations, the story encourages the readers to appreciate nature and all it has to offer, while also showing a bit of cheekiness from the characters, promising a fun and sweet reading session.

If kids are more interested in ecology, Ecology and the environment by Michel François is quite the book you need. It introduces young children to the notion and teaches them about the impact of humankind’s activity on the environment. This book shares fun facts about our planet and shows why we should all take care of it.

To learn even more facts about our planet and who lives on it and feed the young curious minds, The magnificent book of extinct animals, by Owen Weldon is a great read. It explores about 36 amazing extinct animals who all disappeared due to the actions of humankind. With its vibrant images, readers can learn cool facts about them as well as how to preserve endangered animals.

Only reading facts about the environment can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming for children, which is why stories and creative activities are such powerful learning tools. Combining fiction with real-world themes helps keep young readers entertained, curious and emotionally connected to nature. Eco-Tales of Giants by Halyna Budilova does just that. This environmental picture book encourages children to care for the planet through imaginative storytelling, gentle humour and simple eco-friendly actions that families can try together. The series is also accompanied by thematic colouring books inspired by the nature of different countries, helping children explore the beauty of the world in a creative and relaxing way. 

Finally, The Children's Book of Protecting our Planet by Sophie Giles also spurs little ones to care for the Earth. It teaches them that no matter how small you are, you can always help protect the world! Thanks to reusable gold star stickers, the readers are encouraged to carefully look at the drawings and learn from the characters’ actions, making reading this book an interactive and educative activity.

With these books, you can make sure children are not only interested in the planet but also motivated to help protect it. Stories can help everyone feel hopeful for a bright future, and families can work hand in hand towards it!