A place to share cool science ideas for storytime!

This is the Planet Where I Live written by K. L. Going

A poetic look at the interconnectedness of Earth, nature, and its many creatures.

My Friend Earth written by Patricia MacLachlan

Die-cut pages invite reader to explore how Earth is a friend to all creatures, watching over us as the year cycles through the seasons.

This Small Blue Dot written and illustrated by Zeno Sworder

With a strong message of interconnectedness, hope and empowerment, This Small Blue Dot follows a little girl exploring the big and small things in life. From contemplating our place on this ‘blue dot’ to the best Italian, Chinese and Indian desserts, the book provides a broader, more inclusive view of who we are, where we come from and where our dreams may take us.

If You Come to Earth written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall

In this picture book, a boy writes a letter to an imagined alien, explaining all the things he will need to know about Earth and the people who live here–and adding a postscript asking what the alien might look like.

Here We Are: notes for living on planet Earth written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

In this salutation from Earth, the chronicler gives a tour of the planet and introduces those who call it home.

Stand up! Speak up! A story inspired by the Climate Change Revolution written and illustrated by Andrew Joyner

Celebrate young climate change activists in this charming story about an empowered girl who shows up, listens up, and ultimately, speaks up to inspire her community to take action against climate change. After attending a climate march, a young activist is motivated to make an effort and do her part to help the planet… by organizing volunteers to work to make green changes in their community, from cleaning a lake, to planting trees, to making composting bins, to hosting a clothing swap and more!

Earth Day water science experiment: https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/earth-day-water-science-experiment/

Earth Day suncatcher: https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2014/04/earth-day-suncatcher-craft.html

Earth coloring page: https://www.bigactivities.com/coloring/space/planets/earth.php

Earth Day coloring pages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byr_Cmyf5_RyS0pHblU0b0dhTVk/edit?resourcekey=0-IXuLwCrzbeMutwuLFKZz3Q

Earth Day recycle project: http://penguinsonthebottom.blogspot.com/2013/04/earth-day-project.html

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