17+ Excellent Earth Day Books for Preschoolers!
This article shares everything you need to know about Earth Day books for preschoolers!
I’ll share my favorite informational and engaging board books that are perfect for Earth Day.
As a past teacher and librarian, I LOVEE picking out great kid’s books.
This list was carefully chosen to include lots of books full of facts with beautiful illustrations to read on Earth Day. 🥰
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My Favorite Earth Day Books for Preschoolers!
Today I’m highlighting books written and illustrated by Jill McDonald.
This list features titles from her fabulous “Hello World!” board book series.
They’re so fantastic because she creates the most GORGEOUS illustrations for kids.
Each book is packed full of short and sweet facts kids will love to learn!
Also, while preschoolers are still learning book care, a great bonus is that these books are ALL sturdy board books!
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Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #1: Planet Earth
Starting off with a book called “Planet Earth” for Earth Day just makes sense, right? 😍
Your little one will love this book’s BEAUTIFUL illustrations.
You’ll be surprised how much you and your kids learn from this fact-filled children’s book!
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #2: Weather
Continue learning about the Earth with this cute weather board book!
This book teaches about the Earth’s weather and its seasons.
It’s just right for preschoolers because it even shares how you should dress for various types of weather.
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #3: Backyard Bugs
Why do preschoolers love bugs and dirt so much?
Embrace their love of the bugs in your backyard with this sturdy board book!
I mean, how cute is this?! “Chomp! A bright red ladybug munches on a leaf. Point to each of its spots.”
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #4: Birds
This bright and colorfully illustrated book will be one of your new favorites!
On almost every page, a question about what you just read is right there for you.
This is a great feature that keeps little kids engaged in the book while they learn!
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #5: How Do Apples Grow?
Is there anything more sweet than seeing your kid start to understand how things work?
Use this book to help your child learn the life cycle of an apple in a fun and informational way!
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #6: Ocean Life
Help your preschooler learn about the 71% of the Earth that’s covered in water with this great book!
This book teaches all about oceans and the animals and creatures that live in them.
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #7: Artic Animals
The gorgeous illustrations will have you reading this book again and again.
Your child will learn easy-to-understand facts about the animals in one of the coldest places on Earth.
They’ll even get to learn about how Artic animals eat, sleep, stay warm, and more in such a cold place!
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #8: Rainforest Animals
Did you know that more than half of the Earth’s animals live in the rainforest?
Learning about these animals never stops with this amazing board book!
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #9: Reptiles
Learning about the reptiles on Earth is so easy with this book!
It’s full of kid-friendly facts about snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and more.
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #10: On the Farm
Use this book to talk about the importance of farming to feed and fuel our planet on Earth Day.
Visit the farm in the pages of this book that teaches about planting, animals, working, and living on a farm!
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #11: Rocks and Minerals
Dig into learning about what’s below the Earth’s surface with this book that’s a perfect fit for preschoolers.
This book teaches your child about rocks and minerals, and if you’re like me, you might learn a lot, too!
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #12: Garden Time
Teach your child about how gardening puts food on our tables this Earth Day!
You’ll love how this book introduces complex topics to your preschooler in easy to understand ways.
Your little one might even love this book so much that they’ll want to test out their own green thumb!
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #13: From Seed to Pumpkin
Who says you should only read pumpkin books in the fall?
This is the last book on this list from the “Hello, World!” board book series by Jill McDonald.
With fun facts like how pumpkins grow, when to plant them, and more, there’s so much to learn from this book!
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #14: Let’s Go Camping
Give your kid the chance to see how camping can help you reconnect with the Earth with this amazing book!
Does your preschooler know why stars look brighter when you’re camping?
Learn the answer to that question and more this Earth Day!
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #15: Snow
Snowfall is pretty common in some areas where it’s still cold enough to snow on Earth Day!
Even if it’s not snowing where you are, learn amazing facts about sizes, shapes, colors, and everything snow with this book. 👇
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #16: Baby Animals
Preschoolers LOVE baby animals!
Learning about how to care for them is a perfect Earth Day read. 💚
Earth Day Books for Preschoolers #17: Solar System
Zoom out and use this book to show your preschooler where the Earth fits in our solar system!
By learning about the Sun, Moon, Earth, and other planets, your little one will appreciate all the things that make our planet special this Earth Day.
Those Are My Favorite Earth Day Books for Preschoolers!
Now you and your little one are ready to learn about taking care of the planet with these fantastic preschool Earth Day books!
I hope you love the books I chose. Happy Earth Day! 🌎
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Excellent review of 17+ Excellent Earth Day Books for Preschoolers by Jill McDonald books. Great list of books thank you!
So glad you liked it. Thank you!