In a World in Which the Lorax Sells SUVs, Our 5 Favorite Environmental Books for Kids

Dr. Seuss' truffula-tree-hugging Lorax is one of the most recognizable icons of children's literature, but he's become a member of a dying breed. According to a study released last week, environmental messages—or even depictions of n

The Giving Tree

by Shel Silverstein

64 pages. Harper & Row. $10.90

A classic favorite for many, Shel Silverstein's classic poem about a tree who loved a little boy is saturated with themes of sacrifice, a mother&#

The Curious Garden

by Peter Brown

40 pages. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. $10.36

Peter Brown's tale is an inspiration to young green thumbs everywhere. Readers  follow the adventures of a red-headed boy

The Tiny Seed

by Eric Carle

36 pages. Little Simon. $7.99

In typical Eric Carle style, The Tiny Seed is full of vivid collages that are used to teach readers about the natural process of how a seedling becom

The Wump World

by Bill Peet

48 pages. Sandpiper. $8.95

Bill Peet welcomes readers into an imaginary, meadow-filled planet that belongs to the Wumps, a docile group of four-legged creatures that like to graze on grass. The

Winston of Churchill: One Bear's Battle Against Global Warming

by Jean Davies Okimoto

32 pages. Sasquatch Books. $13.77

Okimoto tackles issues of global warming and melting ice caps through a the lens of a great white pol