Stories: Taking Action
A collection of children's books that can be used to teach students about taking action to promote sustainability.
We provide a range of teaching resources for each book, including lesson plans, teaching guides, and suggested activities.
One Plastic Bag
By Isatou Ceesay
This picture book can be used to teach students about re-using plastic waste.
It is a true story about a group of women in Gambia who created beautiful handbags from plastic bags.
Like the Ocean We Rise
By Nicola Edwards & Sarah Wilkins
This book can be used in a lesson about climate change.
It can be used to show students how groups and individuals can work together to make a difference.
The Last Straw
By Susan Hood
This book of poems can be used to teach students about plastic waste.
It can also be used to inspire students to find ways to reduce waste in the classroom, home, and community.
The Old Man and The Penguin
By Julie Abery & Pierre Pratt
This story can be used in lessons about conservation, and the hazards of oil spills.
The Mess That We Made
By Michelle Lord
This story explores the impact of trash and plastic on the ocean and marine life.