Recycling & Green Living - Kids Fiction

The Big Idea Gang is buzzing with excitement! They're going to show Clay Elementary just how important bees can be in this chapter book series about making a case--and making a difference--by the author of Jigsaw Jones.After Kym and Lizzie get the awesome opportunity...

Finn the Fortunate Tiger Shark and his Fantastic Friends is a humorous short story about a popular tiger shark who gets into a spot of bother from eating too much plastic, and is saved by his friends thanks to their ingenious plan.The story has...

Roy, the paper bag, has always dreamed about what his life could be like outside the grocery store. Almost every day, one of his old friends comes back to visit. They tell him about all of the exciting new things the others are being...

An eighth grader starts a podcast on climate activism and rallies her friends to create lasting change in their local community and beyond, in this companion to Dress Coded. When Mary Kate Murphy joins a special science pilot program focused on climate change, the...

From the author of Gabby Makes a Friend and Gabby Loves Letters, comes the story of a passionate young girl on a quest to save sea turtles... Meet Sadie, who fell in love with the sea, after a family trip when she was three....

Meet Sippy, the world's last plastic straw Sippy, a plastic straw who was used once and then discarded, worries what will happen to him when he realizes he can't be recycled. As he flies, floats, and flutters around the planet, he meets animals who...

Ebony and Jay, two best friends and avid Eco Rangers, love nothing more than rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife and solving a mystery or two at the same time. When Ebony and Jay rescue a frightened-looking pelican covered in fuel, they know something terrible has...

"An optimistic tale that manages to be both encouraging yet realistic about how to do some good in your very own backyard." --KirkusCelebrate the 25th anniversary of City Green--the environmentally and community-conscious classic that shows the wonderful things kids can do when they put...

Portion of the profit will be donated to St. Jude's Children's Hospital TommyO is a proponent of recycling and saw an opportunity to teach children the value of a lifetime of recycling. Illustrator Taha Hussain and Layout artist Andy Hall combined their talents and...

A young girl helps fix machines around town in this delightful introduction to engineering. Franny can fix anything. Others might throw broken items away, but not Franny! Repairing and reusing is easy when you break it down into parts: a bicycle is gears, levers,...

A girl and her neighbor grow a community from their garden. Grace thinks Larry's garden is one of the wonders of the world. In his tiny backyard next door to hers, Larry grows the most extraordinary vegetables. Grace loves helping him -- watering and...

Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use...

Thirteen-year-old Chloë left her whole life back in Montreal, including her mom and her best friend. Now she's stuck in Victoria with her dad and her estranged grandfather, Uli, who recently had a stroke. When Chloë agrees to help Uli look after his garden,...

"The 'Li'l Booger Buddies Inventors Build a Dram Car' is a fun read for kids ages 5-7 years old that introduces the basic steps of creating and building an invention. Kids will laugh and have fun while being encouraged to creatively reuse materials and...

Waste Deep originally appeared in Clubhouse Magazine July 2016 and is a story from the galaxy of The Quest for Truth. Grey Wikk and his parents are assigned to work in an undersea colony beneath the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica. It's not easy...

When Serea and Kai spend a weekend at their Grammy and Papa's home, it's always a time of discovery and fun Join them as they encounter the wonders of backyard nature, from the microcosm of life under rocks and compost piles, to the joy...

A beautifully illustrated picture book about the adventures of a messy boy who meets a strange creature called the Litter Critter. A fun story that will help children understand that litter is bad for the environment. This is a fun story about the Litter...

A loving tribute to Mother Earth and a call to action for children, their parents and grandparents.This newly revised special hardcover edition contains gorgeous illustrations by Elisabeth Slettnes as well as inspiring poetry and quotes from Vandana Shiva, Sue Monk Kidd, Rachel Carson, Alice...

Do your kids love animals? Elliot takes on an adventure following a group of raccoons all around Sag Harbor the night before the town's annual HarborFest celebrations. He watches the plump little comedians feast on a buffet of discarded food as they run from...

If we listen, nature has a song to sing. Whether it's deep in the ocean, under a starlit sky, or in the heart of a forest, Buzz, Croak, Hiss, and Hoot is a lyrical journey through some of the sounds and wonders of the...

When Janie's neighbor Mrs Tolen goes into hospital with a broken hip, it looks as though she will have to move out of her old caravan and into a house. Janie is desperate to help, but all seems lost until her school visits a...

When community members work together with trucks and ships to clean up the town's riverfront, an artist and her child hammer, chisel, weld and zap the found materials into something beautiful. Young makers will find inspiration in the playful, rhyming text and mixed media...

Crabby wakes up after dreaming about pretty seashells all night. He decides that he will spend his day on the beach searching for them. But, he is surprised to find something else on the beach instead. Can Crabby solve this problem and enjoy his...

From critically acclaimed author Barbara Dee comes a "thought-provoking...wonderful" (School Library Journal) middle grade novel about a young girl who channels her anxiety about the climate crisis into rallying her community to save a local river. Twelve-year-old Haven Jacobs can't stop thinking about the...

"Wind Blows" is a humorous conservative "Children's Book" that tackles Wind Energy and Fake News in a manner that is so simple, even a child can understand it on some level. (Hopefully, the parent will get it as well ) "Wind Blows" details Gary's...

Are you a parent that appreciates healthy food? Teach your kids that healthy eating can be fun Let these hilarious, rhyming, food characters teach your kids how to make great choices when it comes to filling their plate.This catchy book will encourage your kids...

Join Zach and his friends on an adventure that starts with a simple garden project but takes a big unexpected turn that effects an entire community.Zach and the Green Stalk is written by TC Buchanan.Author: Tc BuchananISBN-10: 1645316920ISBN-13: 9781645316923Publisher: Newman SpringsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2020Pages: 34Format:...

"Wind Blows" is a humorous conservative "Children's Book" that tackles Wind Energy and Fake News in a manner that is so simple, even a child can understand it on some level. (Hopefully, the parent will get it as well!) "Wind Blows" details Gary's adventures...

Where's Winter tells the story of Bear, who wakes up from hibernation, only to find that winter never came. The air is warm, but unlike in spring, there are no blooming flowers, no honeybees making honey, and no berries or nuts to eat. Where's...

How many animals does it take to care for the earth?Carpooling crocodiles, litter-collecting condors, newspaper-bundling bears, and other earth-friendly animals show how small, everyday actions can make a BIG difference in taking care of the earth.Author: Megan HalseyISBN-10: 0761458441ISBN-13: 9780761458449Publisher: Two LionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/05/2012Pages:...

2023 Best Books for Kids & Teens starred selection, The Canadian Children's Book CentreBonnie's family can't change what clothes are in her wardrobe, but she can make them her own. Bonnie wants the perfect first-day-of-school outfit, but everything in her wardrobe is too big...

Beatrice is a bee. She and her 50,000 sisters have always lived in Big Tree Hive. But lately, the neighbors have been making some changes. As Beatrice sets out to search for a new home for her family, she discovers a surprising new place...

Winner of the Green Prize for Sustainable Literature"A splendid marriage of poetry and photography." --School Library Journal (starred review)Acclaimed children's book author and photographer April Pulley Sayre's love letter to Earth is a stunning exploration of the beauty and complexity of the world around...

- AS SEEN ON STORY TIME WITH FERGIE AND FRIENDS - Teach your child about doing their bit for the environment, recycling, going green, protecting animals and the ocean, and saving the planet. Leo's Moon by author, Cinthia Del Grosso is above all inspirational...

Herby and his potato jacket is a must have book to teach children the importantance of not always buy new, and that buying second hand benifit's our enviroment, also you may find something that you would never expect! It can be hard to make...

A loving tribute to Mother Earth and a call to action for children, their parents and grandparents.This newly revised edition contains gorgeous illustrations by Elisabeth Slettnes as well as inspiring poetry and quotes from Vandana Shiva, Sue Monk Kidd, Rachel Carson, Alice Walker, Winona...

Inspired by designer and creator Laura Kampf, 'the happy machine' encourages kids to take a second look at items before throwing them away and find creative ways to breathe new life into them.In this story Laura turns broken, discarded toys into a one-of-a-kind carousel,...

"Will You Help Me?" Isidora and Julian, playing in the Chilean ocean, hear a plaintive cry -- a sea lion is tangled in an abandoned fishing net. They free their ocean friend then consider what to do with the net. With the help of...

Young Ethan does things every day that show he doesn't know how they may be causing harm to the Earth, like wasting water in the bathroom and drinking with straws. His friend John teaches him how he can save more of the Earth's resources...

Hello out there!From deepest outer space they come!Who knows where the Starbugz are from?Their spaceship zooms straight for our planet.They'll be surprised at what's found on it!The Earth's not what it used to be, Garbage as far as the eye can see.But these are...

This is the story of Sydney, a Great White Shark who is born with an abnormality. One tooth grows outside his mouth instead of inside.He is very unhappy because he is teased at school.One day, a new shark comes to the class. Her name...

Wilfie can't happily ride his bike anymore because of the pollution caused by the farting cars They were loud and smelly, and they turned the air black. BOOOOOPPPPP BOOOOPPPPP BLLLLOOPPPPP How will Wilfie and his brainy scientist sister, Mimi, save the day? Author: Denise...

Panda's forest is slowly getting destroyed. The animals have left the forest and Panda has no one to play with. He is lonely without them. Until he meets a little girl who goes on a mission to find a friend for Panda.Pandas which were...

Left to rot and rust in a field, a sad little camper trailer feels discarded and worthless.Years ago Beatrice the Little Camper had a family who took her on many adventures. She looked forward to camping under the stars, telling stories by the campfire,...

Scary the Iguana is one scary looking fellow. But despite his fearsome facade, he is scared of everything. One day, his turtle friend, Tommy, finds himself in trouble. Will Scary be able to find his courage and save his friend? Take an adventure to...

One day in early spring, Hadassah befriends a honeybee, a very sad and hungry forager, named Beatriz. To help her new friend, Haddie convinces her parents to plant flowers to feed the bees. In the ensuing months, Haddie's family converts their entire lawn to...

Do you have a favorite toy that just doesn't work any more? Or, do you wonder what other uses unwanted items like old pots can have? Well so did the Here's How You Can Too kids. Join them on their latest adventure where they...

Andie Grove must do one more assignment before she graduates from the fifth grade and spends her summer days swimming at Silver Lake. There is only one problem. She is terrified of public speaking.Old Blue loves history and has been the guardian of the...

A lyrical story told without words, quietly powerful with its original rich painted images, Pocket money is a story about random acts of kindness, synchronicity and serendipity. A boy walks out, he's new in town, he doesn't speak the language. Turns out he doesn't...

Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use...