10 books to teach children to love nature

When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle’s great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of secrets. The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms, and her uncle keeps himself locked up. And at night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors. The gardens surrounding the large property are Mary’s only escape. Then, Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key. With the help of two unexpected companions, Mary discovers a way in—and becomes determined to bring the garden back to life.

The story follows the life of a dear called Bambi from his birth, through his childhood and the death of his mother, to finding a mate, learning his father’s lessons, and discovering the dangers posed by human beings. This charming and timeless children’s story would make for perfect bedtime reading and is not to be missed by collectors of classic children’s literature.

I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to speak up and stand up for those who can’t. With a recycling-friendly “Go Green” message, The Lorax allows young readers to experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted, all 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.

If every known species on Earth were a leaf on a tree, that tree would have 1 750 000 leaves. Since humans count for just one leaf on the tree, we have a lot to learn about the millions of other forms of life with which we share the world. A dazzlingly illustrated and child-friendly introduction to biodiversity, Tree of Life shows how living things are classified into five kingdoms — and how each has much to tell us about all aspects of life on our planet.

This is a book in which you become a rescue hero. Simply turn the transparent page and rescue the animals! It’s fun, it’s simple, and it’s a gentle introduction to the importance of animal welfare. This is a book without words which enables the reader to choose the appropriate level of input for the child. Which animals would you rescue? Great for enriching vocabulary, encourage awareness, and learning about our environment, this is the perfect gift book, and a fun learning tool. A percentage of the royalties from this book will be donated to the Born Free Foundation.

Roy Eberhardt has recently, and unhappily, arrived in Florida. “Disney World is an armpit,” he states flatly, “compared to Montana.” Roy’s family moves a lot, so he’s used to the new-kid drill. Florida bullies are pretty much like bullies everywhere. But Roy finds himself oddly indebted to the hulking Dana Matherson. If Dana hadn’t been sinking his thumbs into Roy’s temples and mashing his face against the school-bus window, Roy might never have spotted the running boy. And the running boy is the first interesting thing Roy’s seen in Florida.

Em seu novo livro, Rita conta a história da ursa Rowena, que se chamava Marsha e veio parar no Brasil vítima de tráfico de animais. Durante anos, ela foi maltratada em circos e zoológicos até ser resgatada e ir para o Rancho dos Gnomos, onde vive seu tão aguardado final feliz. Pensando que as crianças podem mudar o planeta, Rita é a vovó Ritinha, umas das personagens da obra e grande protetora dos animais. De maneira leve e divertida, ela aborda temas como geografia, biologia, a importância da preservação do meio ambiente – e, é claro, o respeito aos animais!

Com um texto divertido e apropriado, o livro conta como o velho jabuti Tatugo Timbó ajuda seus amigos Pedro e Paula a preservar a natureza e mostra como o ser humano destrói matas, extermina animais, polui rios. Conscientiza o leitor de que é preciso urgentemente aprender a cuidar dos recursos naturais e a colaborar com o desenvolvimento sustentável.

Mil barulhos faz a floresta! Na narrativa que encanta e comove, o leitor descobre muitas onomatopeias dos mais diversos bichos: um zurro de burro, um arrulho de pombo, um grunhido de porco… E recebe também um alerta: nem sempre o bicho-homem faz dessa sinfonia sua própria música, agindo com atitudes que destroem seu ambiente. Uma bela história, com lindas ilustrações, capaz de disseminar a sustentabilidade dialogando com a infância.

A obra é parte da série cujo protagonista é Zero-Zero-Au, ou Bob Bond, um cachorro secreto e seus jovens humanos que vivem grandes aventuras para salvar animais. Em Vamos Salvar a Baleia, Bob Bond e seus amigos Lina, Lu e Bastian se envolvem em uma aventura ecológica, tentando salvar uma baleia que está na mira de misteriosos caçadores.