From how to save water to books on the water cycle, this list of books for toddlers and preschoolers, are a great addition to young children’s reading list! Keep reading to check out all the titles.
The importance of water cannot be stressed upon enough and for kids to realise how crucial of a commodity it is, we need to start them young! And what better way to do that than through books? These reads on the occasion of World Water Day are easy, fun and super informative – just what your toddlers need to be reading in order to understand how they can help save & conserve water everyday in their own BIG-little way!
1. Save The Ocean by Bethany Stahl
A lovely book addressing a very important topic – conservation and saving our oceans! Join Kaleisha the mermaid and Agwe the silly sea turtle as they discover, explore and celebrate.
Age group: 0 to 10 years
2. We Need Water by Charles Ghingna
This book wonderfully illustrates how you can use water differently in everyday life. It is a fun way to get them to be aware and involved at the same time.
Age group: 2 years +
3. Water by Scott C. Johnson
Perfect for toddlers, this book teaches kids the importance of drinking water! An everyday habit that has multiple benefits, the book makes this task fun, relatable and helps turn it into an enjoyable habit. Parents, there’s also a read-along video for this book available online that you can access for free.
Age group: 2 years +
4. Precious Water, a Book of Thanks by Brigitte Weninger, Anne Möller
This one is not just about reading, but celebrating one of our most precious resources – Water! It explains why water is such an important thing and how you should be grateful for this gift from nature.
Age group: 3 to 4 years
5. The Little Raindrop by Joanna Gray
A fun story about a little raindrop and its journey as it travels through the sky! This picture storybook is accompanied with lovely illustrations and soft words – a delight for all ages!
Age group: 3 to 6 years
6. We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, this book encourages our young Water Warriors to keep water safe.
Age group: 3 to 6 years
7. Touch The Earth by Julian Lennon
While not exclusively about water, this book shows us how water is important and can be used in different ways right from our planet to our communities. It’s a fun adventure to go on as kids understand how they can help keep water safe for everyone and everything on our planet.
Age group: 3 to 6 years
8. The Secret Of Black Rock by Joe Todd-Stanton
A story that includes mystery, legend, curiosity and a purpose! Join Erin, a spunky little girl who goes on a mission to save a huge rock in the middle of the sea that supports a host of delightful creatures underneath. It’s a great way to get kids to respect the environment and water.
Age group: 3 to 7 years
9. Hey Water! by Antoinette Portis
Water may be everywhere but it doesn’t always look the same – that’s the beauty of it. Join a young girl a she discovers water in all its different forms and glory while enjoying herself during every minute of it.
Age group: 3 to 7 years
10. Ocean: A Peek-Through Picture Book by Britta Teckentrup
Life giver – that’s what water is (among many things). This book allows kids to discover a wonderful world beneath the waves. It’s fun, it’s engaging and it also conveys a very important message – of keeping our seas and oceans clean and safe as we protect the ecosystem that lives in it.
Age group: 3 to 7 years
11. Saving Tally: An Adventure into the Great Pacific Plastic Patch by Serena Lane Ferrari
If you’re looking to educate your kids about the danger of plastic and pollution in water, then this book is a must read. It’s about two curious friends who go on to discover that not all is well under the water.
Age group: 3 to 12 years
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