5 Ways to Fun Up Your Reading from Alexandria!
April 8, 20268 Earth Day Books 2026
Celebrated Books You Will Fall in Love with this Earth Day!
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Listen to the Language of the WILD
Wildspeak
by Sangma Francisv
Illustrated by Lexi Vangsnes
(Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, April 14, 2026)
This Earth Day, WILDSPEAK is the perfect way to introduce kids to the "wild wild words" waiting to be spoken: SUNGLITTER, STONELIGHT, BOTTOMSHIMMER, ROCKGLISTEN, & a whole lotta wild words more!
2
Building Communities of Food Love
Growing Together
by Ruth Spiro
Illustrated by Paola Escobar
(HarperCollins, February 24, 2026)
Celebrate Earth Day sharing the benefits of community gardens on eliminating food scarcity and spreading love.
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Maecenas lorem
Just One Oak, What A Single Tree Can Be
by Maria Gianferrari
Illustrated by Diana Sudyka
(Beach Lane Books, April 7, 2026)
One Author that hits high marks for her book-loving the wild is Maria Gianferrari. Just One Oak pays tribute to all one Oak can be and do and see. A shining tribute to all a tree gifts us.
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A Tribute to Trees & Reason to Hug Trees
The Mother Tree
by Sybil Rosen
Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
(Anne Schwartz Books, March 17, 2026)
This one is special. It comes from editor, Anne Schwartz, whose work has given us many brilliant titles and this one is no different. It's shares the many ways big ancient trees are worth valuing more and every fighting to keep the towering among us.
5
See How Tiny Gardens Boast Big Surprises
Tiny Garden
by Deborah Underwood
Illustrated by Jax Chow
(Harry M. Abrams, March 3, 2026)
Written by a legend in kidlit, Deborah Underwood does not disappoint on this one. When tiny goes large and buggy, it's a celebrated explosion of discovery for picture book readers of all ages.
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What is a Tree to a Little Outdoor Warrior
More Than A Tree
by Sarah Kurpliel
Illustrated by Sarah Kurpiel
(Rocky Pond Books, March 17, 2026)
This Earth Day, celebrate that a tree is not just a tree. It's a play space, a protective place, a look out, a shady spot, and letting go, letting something new step into its land-loving space is just as tough as making room in the interior space of the heart.
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A Tribute to How Oceans Gift Our Lands
The Ocean's Heart, The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life
by Jilanne Hoffman
Illustrated by Khoa Le
(Millbrook Press, March 3, 2026)
Written by the talented author, Jilanne Hoffman, this is one awesome tribute to what the ocean does for us and how it provides for life on Earth. It's a perfect Earth Day read and share.
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How Might We Become Habitat Warriors?
Habitate Heroes
by Daniel Bernstrom
Illustrated by Carolina Coroa
(Disney Hyperion, March 31, 2026)
Learn how to provide habitats for the wild we share our Earth with. It's a great lesson for young environmentalists to see how navigating how to care for our wild cousins provides us with a happy, carefree world of joy and happiness.
