How do we explain the biggest ecological problems to our little ones? Our children's book recommendations on the topic of sustainability convey knowledge about environmental protection, climate change and more in an exciting way.
What is the climate crisis? Why shouldn't we waste food? And why is plastic a problem? Children have many important questions. However, it is not always easy to give understandable answers. Children's books that convey complex topics such as sustainability in stories that are child-friendly and exciting can help. We would like to briefly introduce you to our top 5 sustainable children's books in this article.
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1. “Mia helps the animals”
The moon tells Mia how humans are ruthlessly destroying natural habitats. Together with her new friend, the fox, she thinks about how she can help. “Mia helps the animals” is an inspiration for animal and environmental protection – because you are never too small to make a change
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Children's book for ages 4 and up | 48 pages | by Sarah von Rickenbach
2. »Frieda in the unpackaged shop«
Little Frieda is amazed at the overflowing trash can – so much packaging waste! When her dad reads about an unpackaged store in the newspaper, it was clear to Frieda that this waste-free place had to be explored. And there is a lot to discover! “Frieda in the Unpackaged Shop” is a wonderful story about the charm of shopping differently.
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Children's book for ages 4 and up | 32 pages | by Katharina König | Illustrations by Laura Tschworn
3. »Benja & Wuse. Food saver on a big mission«
Food is too good to be thrown away. This is what elementary school student Benja learns from the little magical creature Wuse in the lovingly illustrated children's book “Benja & Wuse”. On a magical journey, children learn how much work goes into food – and how to avoid it going to waste and ending up in the trash.
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Children's book for ages 5 and up | 40 pages | by Wenke Heuts | Illustrations by Inka Vigh | Published by RESTLOS GLÜCKLICH e. v.
4. “About the little polar bear who got too warm”
Climate change is increasingly restricting the life of the little polar bear. So he decides to write to animals around the world to work together to end global warming. From the koala in Australia to the rabbit in Europe, every animal develops good ideas about how they can help protect the climate. The book “About the little polar bear who got too warm” succeeds in explaining the complex topic of climate change to children in elementary school in an understandable way.
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Children's book for ages 5 and up | 36 pages | by Christina Hagn | Illustrations by Julia Patschorke
5. “Plastian, the little fish”
In the children's book “Plastian, the Little Fish”, the children Lillian and Moritz go on an adventurous sea voyage on a raft made from plastic waste. Unfortunately, the little fish Plastian chokes on a piece of waste and gets a stomach ache. His friends step in and stop the plastic boat – and together they look for a solution to the plastic problem.
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Children's book | 36 pages | by Nicole Intemann | Illustrations by Julia Patschorke
Sustainable topics – sustainable books
oekom publishing house is not only committed to sustainability in terms of content, but is also making progress in production and distribution with a voluntary commitment to sustainable publishing. Our books are produced in a climate-friendly way and are mostly printed on recycled paper. You can read detailed information about how oekom is actively committed to greater sustainability in the oekom section of course.
