Talking to children about climate change can be a complicated topic. How do we help them understand the importance of the situation without causing climate anxiety for their future? Curling up with a good climate change book can be an appropriate starting point to initiate conversations about the planet or elicit pressing questions from your children.
Stories With a Message about Climate Change
A beautiful book adored by our sons. The author creates an engaging story between a little girl and a bear, while cleverly weaving in a message about climate change. Importantly she gives the protagonist the power to enact change, something many young people feel helpless to do.
Dr. Seuss is the original climate literature hero...his stories are 50 years old, but he was ahead of his game in talking about protecting the planet. The Lorax is colourful, entertaining and engaging for young audiences - a classic.
Follow the story of Willodeen, an animal lover to her core, who has a fierce determination to make a difference to the planet. This best-selling child's book addresses climate issues while being wrapped in a beautiful story.
Climate Change Books with Facts
A firm favourite with our kids. This book is very visual and easy to digest in small chunks. The messaging is positive and our son happily educated us every evening with facts on how we can improve the planet.
In 2019 kids around the world went on strike for the future of our planet, and for their own futures. This amazing book on climate change for kids covers what we can do every day as potential activists to help prevent further damaging changes to the climate.
If you would like advice on how to talk to your child about climate change, Unicef and Childline offer some great advice on their websites.
