The Global Climate Crisis is the biggest issue of our age, with the greatest impact to be felt by the next and subsequent generations. Across the country children have been inspired to try to make a difference and draw attention to the emergency, through Climate Marches and campaigning but also through their own behaviour and lifestyle changes.

At LoveReading4Kids, we aren’t just passionate about good books; we are also passionate about our planet and hope this selection of books will help to educate and enthuse our young readers.

"No one is too small to make a difference" Greta Thunberg

Our recommended reads include books which are highly topical covering everything from recycling and biodiversity to global warming and eco-tips, and even measuring your carbon footprint. We’ve also chosen a number of novels and picture books with an eco theme.

Children are often far more aware of the world around them than we realise, and books can be a powerful way to help them make sense of it. From inspiring stories of young changemakers to gentle, thought-provoking picture books, this collection brings together titles that encourage curiosity, empathy and action.

Books such as Greta and the Giants and We Are All Greta introduce children to the idea that even one voice can make a difference, offering a hopeful and accessible way into conversations about climate change. Alongside these, timeless classics like Michael Foreman's One World remind us that we all share responsibility for the future of our planet, presenting big ideas in a way that resonates across generations.

For younger readers, beautifully illustrated stories including The Seedling That Didn’t Want to Grow and If I Were the World gently explore themes of growth, care and our connection to nature, helping to build an early understanding of environmental responsibility.

You might also like to introduce early readers to The Tindims series by Sally Gardner - a fun, imaginative set of stories about tiny creatures who live in our homes and recycle the things we throw away. With its playful storytelling and gentle humour, The Tindims offers a wonderfully accessible way to explore themes of sustainability, waste and caring for the planet, making big ideas feel both manageable and magical for early readers.

And for children keen to take things a step further, practical guides such as You Can Save the Planet: 101 Ways to Make a Difference empower them with simple, achievable actions that show how small changes can have a real impact. Plastic Sucks! delivers its message with humour and energy, helping children understand the impact of plastic pollution while encouraging simple, positive changes.

Together, these books offer not only knowledge but also inspiration - nurturing a generation of readers who feel informed, hopeful and ready to play their part in creating a greener future.

"For the first time in earth's history a species has the ability to prevent itself from extinction, that species is US …" Jane Goodall, primatologist and anthropologist.

This poster is taken from We Are All Greta written by Valentina Giannella & illustrated by Manuela Marazzi, published by Laurence King.