Buying [tag]books for kids[/tag] online is a smart idea, and buying children’s books that teach them about greener living is brilliant. Indigo Books has all kinds of great [tag]kids books[/tag] on this theme and they are always having sales.

Here are some of the best [tag]children’s books[/tag] that are great for teaching them about the environment in general and green living:

Some Helpful Tips For A Better World And A Happier Life by Rebecca Doughty
This is a fun and simple book that focuses on teaching kids to be themselves while also teaching them about Mother Nature and the world around them. It isn’t a storybook, instead it is a book loaded with tips to get your son or daughter really thinking for themselves. The illustrations are also fantastic, they are bright and colorful and sure to capture imaginations.

The Lorax by Dr Seuss
This book has been cherished for generations and like all Dr Seuss books, this one is unbelievably imaginative and creative. He may not have been the biggest fan of kids but he sure did know how to teach them and make them smile at the same time. The Lorax teaches children what kind of damage greed can do and how it can affect the environment. Your children will fall in love with nature in a whole new way as they read the Lorax and how he tries to save the Truffula Forest and all who live there.

The Secret Of Water by Masaru Emoto
This is Masaru Emoto’s first children’s book and it’s a great one. It is a beautiful portrait of how special and powerful water is. This kids book will teach your children to appreciate this resource through word and glorious images.

The Tree of Life: The Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth by Rochelle Strauss
The illustrations in this kids book are unbelievably vibrant and dazzling. This book introduces children to biodiversity in an interesting and engaging way. Kids will learn about the five kingdoms and how each animal is classified as well as show the sheer number of creatures large and small. This is a beautiful look at the world and it’s perfectly suited to children of all ages.

The Down to Earth Guide to Global Warming by Cambria Gordon and Laurie David
This kids book was created by the writer Cambria Gordon and Laurie David, the producer of An Inconvenient Truth. It covers different aspects of global warming and its dire consequences but instead of leaving the kids scared it teaches them many different ways they can help the planet. It shows them how to combat global warming in their homes, schools, and communities. This is my top pick for environmentally conscious kids books.

The best way to get your kids thinking of nature and what’s best for the environment is to begin reading to them as soon as you can, and by choosing the types of books I have listed above, you can make sure that they know their place on the planet is important. Kids can make a difference, so why not teach them how?