Five Books to Introduce Environmental Sustainability to Young Children

December 21, 2025

The conservation of species and plastic pollution are among the themes addressed in the works.

Reading is good – and recommended. And if the books have an educational angle, even better.

The need to protect the environment is a matter evident to all. Whatever age you are, it is always possible to teach and learn more about the topic and its benefits for our well-being and that of the Planet.

If you have ever wondered how you can introduce the topic of environmental sustainability to the little ones at home, why not through a book?

We offer five book suggestions, whose story and illustrations will not leave you indifferent. From the conservation of species, to plastic pollution, to the defense of ecosystems, all these themes are present in the works we propose.

The Protest, by Eduarda Lima

 

Will the Sea Be My Place? by Sarah Roberts

 

Sperm Whale, the whale with the plastic tail, by Luciana Vampré di Monte

Plasticus maritimus, by Ana Pêgo

The Environment in Our Hands: 20 ideas, many gestures, by Lisbon City Council

Thomas Berger
Thomas Berger
I am a senior reporter at PlusNews, focusing on humanitarian crises and human rights. My work takes me from Geneva to the field, where I seek to highlight the stories of resilience often overlooked in mainstream media. I believe that journalism should not only inform but also inspire solidarity and action.