Recommended reading for raising green kids

EnviroMom reader Brooke recently emailed asking which eco-friendly books we read to our green kids. Here's what she wrote:

"Do you have a list of environmental reading for the kids?  Like Hoot and Flush by Carl Hiassen.  It is never too early…"

Brooke is absolutely right -- it's never too early to get kids thinking about the environment, biodiversity, garbage and recycling, etc. Here's a list of some of the books we like:

• Diary of a Worm, by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss (baby/preschool)
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle (baby/preschool)
• 1001 Animals to Spot, by Ruth Brocklehurst and Susannah Owen (baby/preschool)
• The Lorax, by Dr. Suess (ages 4-8)
• Horton Hears a Who! by Dr. Suess (ages 4-8)
• The Dumpster Diver, by Janet Wong (ages 4-8)
• Aunt Ippy's Museum of Junk, by Rodney Greenblat (ages 4-9)
• The Great Trash Bash, by Loreen Leedy (age 4-8)
• The Berenstain Bears Don't Pollute Anymore, by Stan Berenstain (ages 4-8)
• Whole World, by Fred Penner and Christopher Corr (ages 4-8)
• Let's Celebrate Earth Day, by Peter Roop (ages 4-8)
• Recycle: a handbook for kids, by Gail Gibbons (ages 4-8)
• Where does the Garbage go? by Paul Showers (ages 4-8)
• Ecoart, by Laurie Carlson (ages 3-9)
• The Earth and I, by Frank Asch  (ages 4-8)
• Judy Moody Saves the World, by Megan McDonald (ages 9-12)
• 50 Simple Things Kids can do to Save the Earth, by The Earthworks Group (ages 9-12)
• Fun with Recycling, by Marion Elliot (ages 9-12)
• Why should I recycle? (and Why should I save energy/save water/protect nature?) by Jen Green (ages 4-8)
• Just a Dream, by Chris van Allsburg (ages 9-12)
• Eco Fun, by David Suzuki (ages 9-12)

Let us know the earth-friendly books you enjoy reading to your kids too. We are happy to add to our list. Happy green reading everyone!

(edited 3.20.07, added more books to the list)