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• Solar Bear

  Ferry, Beth,

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  Shining a light on endangered species around the world, a solar bear asks readers to join the cause to save these creatures, in this hopeful love letter to planet Earth and those who inhabit it.

• The Ocean Gardener

  Anganuzzi, Clara,

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  Ayla and her marine biologist mum live on a beautiful tropical island, surrounded by a coral reef. One morning, Ayla notices that many of the fish have disappeared, and the once vibrant corals have turned pale. Is it too late to save the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Is the Planet Where I Live

  Going, K. L. (Kelly L.),

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  This love letter to our amazing planet celebrates a world where everything — people, animals, insects, birds, trees, clouds, rain, oceans — is interconnected.

• Little Land

  Sudyka, Diana,

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  A breathtaking exploration of the connections between life and land central to the past, present and future of our planet invites young readers to think about ways in which they engage with the environment in their own lives.

• The Wild

  Zommer, Yuval,

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  Zommer’s latest makes a plea for environmental awareness as his signature visuals highlight the life-sustaining beauty of the natural world. A classic fairy tale opening belies the true-to-life aspects of the tale that follows, about a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Night Owl Night

  Edwards Richmond, Susan,

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  Joining her scientist mother in the woods to capture, measure and release saw-whet owls, Sova learns about the patience, persistence and excitement that comes with conservation efforts and scientific research.

• Dear Earth

  Otter, Isabel,

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  Reminding us that our planet is special and worth saving, this inspiring picture book beautifully brings to life the love letter a young girl named Tessa has written to the Earth in which she celebrates its many wonderful components.

• Nell Plants a Tree

  Wynter, Anne,

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  Before her grandchildren climbed the towering tree, explored its secret nests, raced to its sturdy trunk, read in its cool shade, or made pies with its…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Maybe You Might

  Foxell, Imogen,

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  A young girl makes a choice to plant a seed by a long dead riverbed. Little does she know that from this single, small act, a vibrant ecosystem will grow. This inspiring poem--bursting with hope for a greener world--is a love letter to our…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Last Rainbow Bird

  Brech, Nora,

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  Unless Jo and Alex can find the last Rainbow Bird, its species will become extinct. Journeying by riverboat through a spectacular forest, the children find many extraordinary birds--elegant Underwater Birds, glowing Lamp Birds, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chocolate Chirp Cookies

  Goebel, Jenny,

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  At the insect zoo, William visits an exhibit on eating insects, and while he likes looking and learning about them, he is not so sure about bugs as food, but he may change his mind after trying a chocolate chirp cookie.

• Sunny the Shark

  Lai, Remy,

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  Part of the "Surviving the Wild" series. "Hi! I'm Sunny and I'm a shark. I love cruising the ocean with my pilot fish friends, looking for food. But sometimes things in the water are not what they seem. Now a plastic ring is wrapped around…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• To Change a Planet

  Soontornvat, Christina,

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  Even though the Earth seems big and unchangeable, humans have altered its climate, creating consequences for all life. By working together, humans can save the planet, and ourselves.

• My Life at the Bottom

  the Story of a Lonesome Axolotl

  Bondestam, Linda,

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  A new kind of climate change story, narrated by an adorable axolotl [a type of salamander], possibly the last of its kind.

• Zonia's Rain Forest

  Martinez-Neal, Juana,

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  Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wonder Walkers

  Archer, Micha,

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  Two curious children go for a walk, asking imaginative questions about the natural beauty that surrounds them.

• The Wind and the Trees

  Stewart, Todd (Illustrator),

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  One day, a tiny pine seedling strikes up a conversation with a nearby tree. As the seedling grows larger, the older pine shares what it has learned about the strong wind that blows through the forest. Wind stretches trees and dries them…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Friend Earth

  MacLachlan, Patricia,

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  Die-cut pages invite reader to explore how Earth is a friend to all creatures, watching over us as the year cycles through the seasons.

• The Forest Man

  the True Story of Jadav Payeng

  Matheson, Anne,

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  This is the true story of how one young boy dedicated his life to creating and cultivating an expansive forest that continues to grow to this day. In a world impacted by climate change, Jadav Payeng's inspirational story shows how one…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are Water Protectors

  Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-

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  Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption.