If you have little ones of your own or are looking to buy nature-inspired books for some children in your life, this is the blog post about the best children's picture books about nature and the environment is for you. As a former nature educator and certified environmental educator, this list has been compiled over many years of working with kids. And picture books aren’t just for children. I still delight in reading and enjoying a good picture book. There are so many to love on this list. I love learning about new books. If you have a favorite that isn’t listed here, feel free to shoot me an email and I’ll check it out. My goal is to continue to grow this list and keep adding great suggestions. Just a quick reminder that if you click on one of the links, I may make a commission at no additional charge to you. The links below will take you to Amazon. If you prefer to support independent bookstores, check out my curated lists on Bookshop.com.
Listen to the Language of Trees: A Story of How Forests Communicate Underground by Tera Kelley & Marie Hermansson
Listen to the Language of Trees is all about the magic of mycelium. New scientific research has provided evidence that trees can actually talk to each other. This lovely picture book helps simplify the science and is a gorgeous introduction to the science of fungal networks. Kids and adults alike will love the images and simple text. There’s even a section in the back of the book that explains the science in very simple terms.
We are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom & Michaela Goade
Over/Under Pond by Kate Messner & Christopher Silas Neal
Over/Under Wave by Kate Messner & Christopher Silas Neal
A Log’s Life by Wendy Pfeffer & Robin Brickman
The Hugging Tree by Jill Neimark & Nicole Wong
The Last Tree/El último árbol by María Quintana Silva & Silvia Álvarez
The Hike by Alison Farrell
Trees, Leaves, Seeds, & Flowers by DK & Smithsonian Institution
Drop: Adventures Through the Water Cycle by Emily Kate Moon
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