Earth Day is a holiday celebrated yearly on April 22nd. More than 192 countries around the globe participate in Earth Day celebrations. The holiday reminds us to be kind to, support, and protect our environment by reducing, reusing and recycling.
Do something special for Mother Earth today; plant a tree, pick up litter, or read a book that celebrates Earth Day. How about these "green" books?
Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day
by Jane O'Connor
When Nancy, the girl who loves to use fancy words, learns about Earth Day and "being green" at school, her enthusiasm causes problems at home as she tries to teach her family all about respecting the environment.
It's Earth Day!
by Mercer Mayer
After Little Critter's class takes an Earth Day trip to the local recycling center, Little Critter goes home to teach his family everything he learned and to do his part to help protect the environment.
Earth Day Birthday
by Pattie Schnetzler
Set to familiar music of "Twelve Days of Christmas", verses describe different animals that illustrate the wonders of the world and includes a factual section about Earth Day and ways to celebrate it.
