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6 March 2025
This World Book Day, we’re celebrating the power of stories to spark curiosity, inspire action, and connect children to the world around them. Whether it’s digging deep into the wonders of soil, exploring the changing seasons, or standing up for nature, books have a unique way of bringing the outdoors to life.
We’ve handpicked ten fantastic reads, from beautifully illustrated poetry to interactive picture books and inspiring real-life stories. Perfect for children from Early Years to Key Stage 2, these books encourage young minds to explore, discover, and appreciate the environment in new and exciting ways.
Ready to turn the page on a new adventure? Dive into our top ten reads and let the journey begin!
Down where worms wriggle and microbes squirm, there’s a whole world waiting to be discovered...Under Your Feet delves beneath the Earth’s surface and explores the diverse wonders hidden there. Encounter creatures of the deep and marvel at the mind-boggling size of the humongous fungus- the biggest organism in the world. Bursting with colourful illustrations and photography, this is the perfect book for budding young plant experts, animal fanatics, and geologists, and anyone who is curious about the ground we walk on.
Each of these 12 poems is paired with a few observations about the month – the daffodils of March, the apples of August, the leaf fall of October – and the rich, beautiful folk-art illustrations of Kelly Louise Judd. These are poems that inspire reflection. Some of the themes that prompt them are quite serious, from climate change to the decline of amphibians.
Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people, their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This book explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they have with animals.
Environmentalist and race activist Dr Mya-Rose Craig - aka. Birdgirl - garners indigenous people's views on climate change in this important and illuminating volume from those communities that environmental issues affect most urgently.
Indigenous people and people of colour are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet often aren’t heard in global conversations. In this book, British-Bangladeshi environmentalist and race activist, ‘Birdgirl’ Mya-Rose Craig speaks to campaigners from around the world about what needs to be done. From wildlife conservation to clean water, air pollution to plastic waste, climate justice to climate strikes, the time has come to listen to a generation of young people of colour demanding urgent change for the world they will inherit.
Join brilliant young naturalist Dara McAnulty on a nature walk and experience the joy of connecting with the natural world on your multi-sensory journey.
This beautiful gift book, illustrated in full colour by Barry Falls, is divided into five sections: looking out of the window, venturing out into the garden, walking in the woods, investigating heathland and wandering on the riverbank.
Dara pauses to tell you about each habitat and provides fantastic facts about the native birds, animals and plants you will find there - including wrens, blackbirds, butterflies, tadpoles, bluebells, bees, hen harriers, otters, dandelions, oak trees and many more.
The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting. A collection of 50 fun and effective activities to help explore and bring to life themes around farming and food production.
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Dr. Seuss's beloved story teaches kids to treat the planet with kindness and stand up and speak up for others. Experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted in a story that is timely, playful, and hopeful. The book's final pages teach us that just one small seed, or one small child, can make a difference.
A delightfully illustrated board book of a much-loved traditional tale, following the Little Red Hen from when she first finds some promising grains of wheat.
Who knew there were so many different kinds of vegetables? Nonfiction pro Gail Gibbons responds to the need for books on good nutrition with this accessible exploration of vegetables. From glossy red peppers to lush, leafy greens to plump orange pumpkins, vegetables are explored in depth to clearly explain the many vegetable varieties, how they are grown, and why they are so good for us to eat. Using her signature combination of clear and informative wording, Gibbons provides a wealth of information about produce in its many shapes, colours, and forms.
How do you make a garden grow? In this playful companion to the popular Tap the Magic Tree and Touch the Brightest Star, you will see how tiny seeds bloom into beautiful flowers. And by tapping, clapping, waving, and more, young readers can join in the action! Christie Matheson masterfully combines the wonder of the natural world with the interactivity of reading.
