Hooray for Earth Day! Books and Take and Make Earth Day Craft!

Did you know that Earth Day is now 51 years old, celebrated by over one billion people, and is observed in more than 190 countries worldwide?! This year, Earth Day is Thursday, April 22nd. Protecting our planet is a big deal and even kids like you can do their part. You can recycle plastics, plant a tree, try growing a vegetable, or pick up litter in your neighborhood. Of course, even though we focus on giving the Earth some extra love on Earth Day, it is important to take care of our planet every day of the year! 

Check out this month's special Earth Day Mosaic Disc craft in our Take and Make craft video and pick up your kit!

In celebration of the upcoming observance, here are some great books about Earth Day and looking after our planet. 

Recommended for ages 2-5








Go Green for Earth Day written by Lisa Bullard and illustrated by Xiao Xin
Recommended for ages 5-8

(If you enjoy Go Green for Earth Day, check out the Go Green Early Bird Story series including: Go Green by Reusing (available in Worcester), and Go Green by Recycling which is available to request from libraries outside of Worcester).


Every Day is Earth Day by Jordan Brown 
Recommended for ages 5-7 











The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Save the Earth by EarthWorks Group (including illustrator, John Javna), and Sophie Javna
Recommended for ages 8-12







Recommended for ages 4-8 

(This is just one book in the Go Green with Sesame Street series which introduces topics on environmental awareness. Other books include Save Energy, Bert and Ernie! and Fight Pollution, Big Bird! by Jennifer Boothroyd.)


One Earth written by Eileen Spinelli and illustrated by Rogério Coelho
Recommended for ages 3-8














-Stacy

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