By Sleepy Dog Books
The Climate Action Booklist for Classrooms is offered as a free resource for classrooms around the world and is published as a supporting resource for the Climate Action Project and associated climate education programs offered by TAG. Book titles are presented in categories based on general developmental reading levels. Each book is shared with a title, author, illustrator, book cover, and book description. Curator notes provide comments and guidance from global educators based on their own instructional practice.
Lindsay Moore,
Lindsay Moore
Hardback
$17.99
$16.73
Sea Bear is a beautiful story about the life of a polar bear. The book illustrates the challenges, beauty, and uniqueness of this animal, and how the environment can impact this creature’s home. The story helps explore the habitat of the Sea Bear and how it survives.
Barbara Kerley
Hardback
$17.95
$16.69
The story is a rich collection of photographs of young children and explorers in the world. The book captures the wonder and curiosity that young children possess. A great story to introduce as you explore the world via the Global Goals.
Jeanette Winter,
Jeanette Winter
Paperback
$9.99
$9.29
Wangari’s story is inspirational because it reminds us of the agency and voice we carry within. How our actions and collective effort can support our environments in changing situations for the betterment of our communities; starting local so we can move to a global dimension.
Carson Ellis,
Carson Ellis
Hardback
$18.99
$17.66
A mesmerizing and intriguing story about a community of insects who come across a magnificent living thing. In their journey to explore its uncertain changes, their exciting actions, and perhaps uncertainty, have unexpected effects. Through this story, based on a made-up language, the author gives readers endless possibilities for interpretation and further exploration with peers.
Carole Lindstrom,
Michaela Goade
Hardback
$17.99
$16.73
A poetic reminder of the power of water and the importance of its inherent relationship with us. A simple but deep explanation of why protecting water matters. An inspiring piece that will stay with us to take collective action for our Earth.
Maria Gianferrari,
Felicita Sala
Hardback
$19.99
$18.59
A celebration of our connection with trees and the ways they inspire humanity! Extraordinary illustrations of trees with children from around the world!
MS Margarita Engle,
Aliona Bereghici
Paperback
$9.99
$9.29
A beautiful story of artist Agassiz Fuertes whose art sparked widespread interest by children in bird watching and conservation.
Linda Ragsdale,
Srimalie Bassani
Hardback
$16.99
$15.80
The journey of a water drop takes us to the many places where water exists, its impacts on our environment, the implications of our interactions with it, and how we can promote conservation.
Deborah Underwood,
Cindy Derby
Hardback
$19.99
$18.59
Beautiful art combines with beautiful words! Reminders of the importance of connecting with nature no matter where you are in the world.
Patricia MacLachlan,
Francesca Sanna
Hardback
$19.99
$18.59
The story of Earth is presented with beautiful die-cut pages and poetic language. Readers can interact with information about the environment and will be inspired to take action to protect the planet.
Deborah Hopkinson,
Philippe Cousteau,
Meilo So
Hardback
$18.99
$17.66
An amazing story of hope. The story captures how a community can come together to help find a positive solution for a local need. A great example of how service-learning can impact change. All from a the mind of a young explorer, just wondering and being curious.
Susan Hood,
Sally Wern Comport
Hardback
$19.99
$18.59
This is a wonderful story that helps you explore the idea of waste, where it goes, and what can happen even in the most extreme circumstances. The story is one of hope and displays how courage and perseverance can prevail even in unimaginable circumstances.
Special thanks to our global team of educators and students who served as curators for the Climate Action Booklist for Classrooms for 2021-2022. Curators contributed book title recommendations according to a selection process honoring our community of global classrooms and our commitment to climate action.