Reading List for Pre-K Through Fifth Grade
The Garbage Monster
While being taken out to the curb by a little girl, the trash turns into a monster. The girl is scared at first but then realizes that most of the monster’s parts are reusable or recyclable. She dismantles the beast and in so doing shows the reader how every family can reduce their waste.
- By Joni Sensel
The Wartville Wizard
A cranky old man grows tired of picking up litter until given a special power by Mother Nature. With this power, the man is able to hold people responsible for their nasty littering habits and he cleans up the town for good.
- By Don Madden
Compost By Gosh!
Starting a worm compost bin at home is easy! This book uses great illustrations and rhyming text to introduce vermicomposting to beginners.
- By Michelle Eva Portman
The Garbage Monster
As he delves into the trash each weekend, Steve encourages his young neighbors to see the potential in what other people throw away. With a little imagination, trash can be transformed into treasure!
- By Janet S. Wong
Michael Recycle and Michael Recycle Meets Litterbug Doug
Become an environmental superhero! Michael Recycle visits polluted towns and motivates inhabitants to become green.
- By Ellie Bethel
All the Way to the Ocean
Two young boys discover that storm drains, lakes, rivers and oceans are connected. The story shows how important it is for every person to do their part and keep our environment clean.
- By Joel Harper
The Three R’s: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
Everywhere you go, there are opportunities to reduce, reuse, recycle and rot (compost). In this book, the “hows” and “whys” of the Rs are presented in a way that children can understand.
- By Nuria Roca