Auckland Council Libraries: Guard, guide and generations

Guard, guide and generations

Read the stories of inspiring eco warriors and find out what you can do to make a difference.

We are all Greta

Valentina Giannella

Book

Follow in Greta Thunberg's footsteps and join the global mission to save our planet from climate change. With in-depth text and data, this book will explain what climate change means, its consequences, and what must be done to protect our world.

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Eco stories for those who dare to care

Ben Hubbard

Book

From Greta Thunberg to David Attenborough, Rachel Carson to Wangarĩ Maathai, activists of all ages, from all corners of the planet, will inspire readers to think and take action on the most important issues of our era.

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The great big green book

Mary Hoffman

Book

Save water, save energy, recycle, ask questions and help protect the forests, oceans, fresh water and wildlife on our planet. This book is packed with ideas for ways to keep our planet safe and beautiful for future generation of children.

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Change starts with us

Sophie Beer

Picture book

A timely and uplifting picture book, Change Starts with Us is perfect for little activists and fans of Sophie Beer's first two titles Love Makes a Family and Kindness Makes Us Strong.

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Errol's garden

Gillian Hibbs

Picture book

In this heart-warming tale of common purpose within a diverse community, Gillian Hibbs illustrates the power of the natural world to inspire and reward humanity within a seemingly inauspicious environment.

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The garden we share

Zoë Tucker

Picture book

This inspiring picture book celebrates the friendship between a young girl and an elderly woman as they plant seeds in a community garden alongside friends and neighbours, waiting for the seeds to flower.

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The girl who planted trees

Caryl Hart

Picture book

A little patch of green appears on the mountain and gives the whole village hope. Then, one day, a terrible storm comes tearing up the valley, destroying every single one of the girl's saplings. Has all her hard work been for nothing?

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Kate, who tamed the wind

Elizabeth Garton Scanlon

Picture book

, Kate comes up with a plan to tame the wind. With an old wheelbarrow full of young trees, she journeys up the steep hill to add a little green to a man's life, and to protect his house from the howling wind.

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My friend Earth

Patricia MacLachlan

Picture book

Our friend Earth does so many wonderful things! She tends to animals large and small. She pours down summer rain and autumn leaves. She sprinkles whisper-white snow and protects the tiny seeds waiting for spring.

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We are water protectors

Carole Lindstrom

Picture book

When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many indigenous-led movements across North America.

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The voice of an island

Lupe Vaai

Book

"I was inspired to write this story because, as a young Samoan and Pacific islander, we're growing up in one of the most beautiful places on earth, with a unique natural environment, but also the one most vulnerable and threatened by climate change."

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Charlie Tangaroa and the creature from the sea

Tania Kelly Roxborogh

Book

13-year-old Charlie and his brother, Robbie, find a ponaturi, a mermaid, on a beach. An ancient grudge between the Māori gods Tane and Tangaroa flares up because port construction in the bay pollutes the ocean and creatures must flee the sea.

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The first rule of Climate Club

Carrie Firestone

Book

When twelve-year-old Mary Kate joins a special science pilot program focused on climate change, she and her friends come up with big plans to bring lasting change to their community.

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A child's introduction to the environment

Michael Driscoll

Book

This book looks at the wide variety of ecosystems and environmental regions of the Earth, from deserts and forests, to cities and farms, to oceans and ice caps, as well as the atmosphere, weather, energy sources, plants, and animals of each area

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Earth heroes

Lily Dyu

Book

With twenty inspirational stories celebrating the work of Earth Heroes from all over the globe, from Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough to Isatou Ceesay, each tale is a beacon of hope in the fight for the future of our planet.

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Stories for kids who want to save the world

Carola Benedetto

Book

Every person has a path in life that is intertwined with the fate of the earth. The life stories in this collection begin and end with that realisation. Children, in different countries and eras witness how humans cause environmental degradation.

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Tree beings

Raymond Huber

Book

Explore tree wisdom from many different cultures and some famous and fascinating tree species, brought to life in a vibrant combination of illustrations and text. Trees are essential to our world.

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Upcycle cast-off clothing

Marcy Morin

Book

Sweatshirt too small? Jeans too ripped? Upcycle them! Sock cat toys or dog beds, denim scrunchies, snuggley throw pillows, and more! Save cast-off clothes from the landfill and use eco-creativity to make more than 10 easy, cool creations!

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