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Recycling and Reusing, Environment

1. What other things do you think Mr Barry could have done with Darla, instead of taking her to the rubbish tip?

Community

1. What animals and people live together in your community?

2. Do you have a special place where you all come together to enjoy each other’s company?

Bedtime Story for Kids written by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by Yesim Serce

Book design by Jade Maitre

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As our home planet continues to evolve and its climate to change, we need our kids to be more informed than ever about the role they—and we all—play in the ecosystem we are part of. Here are 10 books to get them started toward changing, and maybe even saving, the world.

The Old Man and the Penguin: A True Story of True Friendship by Julie Abery and Pierre Pratt

“Based on a touching true story, this poem describes an unlikely but very strong bond between a man and a penguin caught in an oil spill. An unforgettable tale, beautifully rendered by author Julie Abery and illustrator Pierre Pratt. ” Storyberries

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“The Keeper of Wild Words” by Brooke Smith and Madeline Khepper

“Mimi loves words for things in nature—apricot, blackberry, buttercup—but when the words start disappearing, she knows they need protecting. Enter her granddaughter Brook. This inventive, imaginative tale will give both kids and adults a new appreciation for the world around them and the words they use to describe it.” Storyberries

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“Where the Forest Meets the Sea” by Jeannie Baker

“A visually captivating tour through an environment that may be disappearing faster than we think. By painting a picture of extinct or rare species populating the forests of long ago, Baker reminds us of the importance of preserving what is here now.”
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“The Big Book of Blooms” by Yuval Zommer

“What does a venus flytrap eat? How strong is a giant water lily? Does a cactus flower? These and any other questions your or your child might possibly dream up about flowers is bound to be answered in this book. And there are unforgettable pictures to match!”
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“Lots” by Marc Martin

““A book about everything, for everyone,” as this book has become known—and rightly so: there are more animals, humans, cars, city scenes, and creatures of every kind than you can count! A necessary book for when you need reminding of how big the world is and how perfectly you fit into it.”
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“Deep in the Ocean” by Lucie Brunellière

“When a submarine sets sail for deep waters, the scientists on board are hardly prepared for what they’ll find. Bursting with rich images—and six different kinds of ink (not counting octopus’s!)—this book explores marine life like few books ever have.”
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“Old Enough to Save the Planet” by Loll Kirby and Adelina Lirius

“This book tells tales of the measures kids can (and do!) plan and take to slow the damaging process of climate change. A perfect book to inspire readers of all ages to action.”
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“If You Come to Earth” by Sophie Blackall”

This gracefully drawn book tells the story of…well, everything about Planet Earth. A story for children who want to know how their choices affect our home, and how to make good ones that will last many lifetimes.
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“The Digger and the Flower” by Joseph Keufler

“What happens when a powerful construction machine encounters one of the smallest, most delicate, yet strongest of nature’s creations? Told with starkly contrasting colors, this book asks the big question of how to create space for everything in an environment with limited resources.”
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“We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade

“Inspired by the water preservation movements led by North America’s Indigenous communities, this book of lush illustrations, plants in our minds the reality that we are all responsible for creating practices that will ensure safe water for use by all living things.”
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Storyberries Books About Earth And The Environment

Our Beautiful World

A beautifully illustrated book encouraging kids to think about the importance of caring for the Earth, and how they might make a difference

The Whole World I Love It

A lovely book for young children which expresses parental love for a child through beautiful images of the simple and delightful things that a young child might see in their day.

Dive

There are so many different creatures to be found under the sea. Join a nature-loving boy as he goes on a diving adventure and encounters the marvels of the coral reef. A beautiful, informative book.

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Environment

1. This story shows many different species of sea creatures living together. What do you think might happen if one of these species disappeared? Can you think of some possible consequences?

2. What kinds of effects do you think pollution would have on this underwater world?

Bedtime Story written and illustrated by Rajive Eipe

Other Credits:
Music Video by “Sing Along with Jim” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This book was first published on StoryWeaver, Pratham Books. The development of this book has been supported by Oracle Giving Initiative. This book was created for StoryWeaver, Pratham Books, with the support of Vinayak Varma (Guest Editor).

* THE STORY ‘DIVE’ WAS CREATED BY STORYWEAVER/PRATHAM BOOKS AND IS LICENSED UNDER A CREATIVE COMMONS -BY-4.0 LICENSE. FORMATTING CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE ORIGINAL WORK FOR EASE OF READING ON OUR WEBSITE.

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Environment, Responsibility, Independent Thinking

1. Do you think humans have a responsibility to take care of the planet Earth? Why or why not?

2. What are some of the things you could do, yourself and in your family, to help combat climate change?

Bedtime Story written by Bibek Bhattacharya

Bedtime Story illustrated by Joanna Davala

Other Credits:

Music Video by “Adding the Sun” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Tempting Secrets” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Heart of Nowhere” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Arcadia” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Jerry Five” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Ominous Intro” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Fearless First” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Chase Pulse Faster” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Bicycle” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Heart of Nowhere” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our Beautiful World (English), written by Bibek Bhattacharya, illustrated by Joanna Davala, supported by Oracle, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2021) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

* THE STORY ‘OUR BEAUTIFUL WORLD’ WAS CREATED BY PRATHAM BOOKS AND IS LICENSED UNDER A CREATIVE COMMONS -BY-4.0 LICENSE. FORMATTING CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE ORIGINAL WORK FOR EASE OF READING ON OUR WEBSITE.

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Co-operation, Community

1. How do the sea creatures work together to save themselves and others from the plastic bags?

2. Why do the sea creatures tear the bags up in the story? What would you have done?

3. Why do you think people sometimes work together to make things better for everyone?

Environment

1. How do you think you could prevent plastic from ending up in our oceans?

Short Story for Kids written by Andrea Kaczmarek

Illustrations by Nicola Anne Botha

Music video and sound effects from zapsplat.com, “Frozen Star” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0, License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

About the Illustrator:

After spending 14 years in the hospitality industry, I was afforded the special opportunity to stay home with my two beautiful young sons to help focus on their schooling and development. During this time, I was delighted and privileged to also rediscover my love for the arts. I have been taking the opportunity to refine my skill set, learn some new skills and pick up on current technology which serves the artistic community. Few people ever have the privilege of making their passion their pursuit as well and making a career of it, but I am finally in a position to attempt to do just that. With the support of my family, I am enjoying every moment I spend creating my treasured illustrations and showing my sons what is possible when passion meets perseverance.

You can follow Nicola’s work at her Instagram account @nicolaanneillustrates

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Copyright © Manuela Arroyave and Caitlin Lam 2020

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Environment

1. What do you think is the most perfect planet for you in the Solar System? Why?

2. If something happens to Earth, do you think there is anywhere else that humans and animals could live? Why or why not?

3. If there is nowhere else but Earth where we could live in the Solar System, how do you think we should treat the Earth?

Bedtime story written by Manuela Arroyave

Illustrations by Caitlin Lam

Music Video: “Mana Two – Part 1” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Monster Promenade” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Pamgaea” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Voltaic” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Petulant March” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Android Sock Hop” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Danse of Questionable Tuning” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Takeover of the 8-bit Synths” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ and additional music from: zapsplat.com

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Nature, Environment

1. How do you think islands of plastic arrive in the ocean?

2. Do you think there is anything that you could do, to make sure that plastic does not end up in the ocean?

3. Tiny Mermaid uses her voice to help, even though she is tiny. What do you think this says about helping?

Short story for kids written by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by Agnes Antonello

Music Video: “Swimmey Texture” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Feelin Good” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Chase Pulse” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “The Other Side of the Door” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Colossus” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Thunder Dreams” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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