• View ecochildsplay’s profile on Facebook
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Twitter
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Instagram
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Pinterest
  • View Jennifer Lance’s profile on LinkedIn
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on YouTube
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Google+

Eco Child's Play

Live a greener, healthier life!

  • Environment
  • Pregnancy
  • Food & Recipes
  • Health News
  • Parenting
  • Green Toys
  • Beauty & Beauty Products
  • Green Home & Cleaning
  • Contact

10 Green Book Recommendations: Are Your Kids’ Books Destroying the Rainforest?

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

Any early childhood educator knows that the single most important thing a parent can do for their child’s cognitive development is read to them. Any environmentalist knows that rainforest destruction is a huge contributor to climate change. Combine children’s literature with rainforest sourced fibers, and what is good for your child’s developing mind is bad for the planet.

According to the Rainforest Action Network (RAN):

Eleven of the nation’s largest children’s book publishers are receiving grades on their roles in rainforest protection today. In a new report and consumer guide released by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN), “Rainforest-Safe Kids’ Books: How Do Publishers Stack Up?” leading book publishers are being ranked based on their paper policies and purchasing practices. The consumer guide follows a report launched by the environmental group in May finding that a large number of kids’ books sold in the United States are now being printed in Asia using paper that is closely linked to the loss of rainforests in Indonesia.

Seven publishers, including Candlewick Press, Hachette Book Group, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Macmillan, Penguin Group USA (Pearson), Scholastic and Simon & Schuster, were “recommended” to consumers this holiday season for their strong environmental practices. Two publishers, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and HarperCollins, were rated as companies to “avoid.” Two lone publishers, Random House and Sterling Publishing, earned a “could do better” mark. For the consumer guide and more information about which publishers are “rainforest-safe,” visit http://ran.org/bookguide.

The following are ten children’s books for different ages that we love and found on RAN’s approved list:

  1. [amazon_link id=”0547297769″ target=”_blank” ]Curious George Plants a Tree[/amazon_link]
  2. [amazon_link id=”0394823370″ target=”_blank” ]The Lorax[/amazon_link]
  3. [amazon_link id=”0316015474″ target=”_blank” ]The Curious Garden[/amazon_link]
  4. [amazon_link id=”B001R57JSI” target=”_blank” ]The Tree[/amazon_link]
  5. [amazon_link id=”143912566X” target=”_blank” ]The Story of Stuff[/amazon_link]
  6. [amazon_link id=”1897093640″ target=”_blank” ]Robinson Crusoe[/amazon_link]
  7. [amazon_link id=”0545139708″ target=”_blank” ]Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows[/amazon_link]
  8. [amazon_link id=”0545128285″ target=”_blank” ]Tales of Beedle the Bard[/amazon_link]
  9. [amazon_link id=”B003BV22SI” target=”_blank” ]Tess of the D’Ubervilles[/amazon_link]
  10. Bunny’s Garden (Pat the Bunny)

It’s crazy to think our children’s books are “contributing to the loss of Indonesia’s or other endangered rainforests”.  Thankfully RAN makes it easy for consumers to search for green books.

Of course, don’t forget Eco Libris Green Books Campaign is another great resource for finding planet-friendly books.

  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Pinterest
  • Print
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • More
  • WhatsApp
  • Tumblr
  • Reddit
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Subscribe!

« Washington Head Start Bans Breastfeeding Violating Discrimination Law
Holiday Toy Safety: 25 Years of Trouble in Toyland »

Comments

  1. Chapel says

    November 24, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    We’re looking for a book on being a pregnant vegetarian and the early years of raising babies on vegetarian foods. My husband is Vegan and I’m mostly vegetarian (I eat meat occasionally) and we want a guide to help us make the best possible food choices throughout our pregnancy and on. Any ideas?

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Tweets that mention 10 Book Recommendations: Are Your Kids’ Books Destroying the Rainforest? -- Topsy.com says:
    November 23, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    […] This post was mentioned on Twitter by ecochildsplay and ecochildsplay, ecochildsplay. ecochildsplay said: 10 Book Recommendations: Are Your Kids' Books Destroying the Rainforest? http://t.co/wMATLgN via @ecochildsplay […]

    Reply
  2. Hank D and the Bee: A Green Cartoonist? Nah. | Joe Mohr's Cartoon Archive says:
    December 2, 2010 at 4:20 am

    […] 10 Green Book Recommendations: Are Your Kids’ Books Destroying the Rainforest?The Official Eric Carle Web Site […]

    Reply
  3. Hank D and the Bee: A Green Cartoonist? Nah. says:
    December 2, 2010 at 6:15 am

    […] 10 Green Book Recommendations: Are Your Kids’ Books Destroying the Rainforest? The Official Eric Carle Web Site […]

    Reply
  4. Child news: Probiotics, kids’ eating disorders, brown rice for infants? | » Toys And Games For Kids « says:
    December 6, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    […] Kids' books and gadgetsIn a new guide released by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN), leading book publishers are ranked based on their paper policies and purchasing practices.—Eco Child's Play […]

    Reply
  5. Hank D and the Bee: Green Kids | Joe Mohr's Cartoon Archive says:
    April 7, 2011 at 5:14 am

    […] 10 Green Book Recommendations: Are Your Kids’ Books Destroying the Rainforest? Show ur love for green-themed humor. Tweet “@GreenCartoons, I’m a #hankhead!” and share your favorite Hank D and the Bee cartoon with the world! Thanks. […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply to Child news: Probiotics, kids’ eating disorders, brown rice for infants? | » Toys And Games For Kids « Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Search Content

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter


About Eco Child’s Play

Our ethos is to provide news, information, and opinions on natural, green parenting to help your family live a greener, healthier life! Additionally, we offer personal consulting services to help you achieve your green living goals.

Jennifer is a vegetarian, yoga teacher, gardener, hiker, teacher, and mother that has been living off-the-grid for over 20 years.

Contact Eco Child’s Play

Plants Over Plastics! Repurpose Compostable Home Products

Convenient Plastic Container Free Dropps Laundry & Dishwashing Pods

More from the archives!

GreenGourmet by Cuisinart Gets My Chef's Seal of Approval

Sustainable Designer Loomstate Creates One-of-a -Kind Eco-Friendly Barbie

Pizza Party! It's Easy, Yummy, Healthy and… Homemade??

Divas and Drooligans Goes Organic!

Labor of Love: Positive Natural Birthing Experience After Posterior Labor

cbd salve joy organics

CBD Products that Actually Deliver: Joy Organics

wama hemp underwear

The Most Comfortable Underwear is Made of Hemp: WAMA Review

Information

  • About & Contact
  • Archive
  • Blog
  • Consulting Services
  • Disclaimer, Disclosure, & Sponsored Posts
  • Privacy Policy

Do You Need a UV Pocket Purifier?

Healing, Family, & Summer

selfies

Do selfies make narcissist teens?

Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes: Organic Cashew Golden Gravy

This is your brain on princess [video]

Popular Categories

  • Breastfeeding
  • Health News
  • Natural Childbirth
  • Parenting
  • Education
  • Product Review
  • Green Toys

Get our posts via email

Please stay in touch!

You might also like to read…

ADHD Symptoms Linked to Teen Smartphone Time

Celebrate the Earth: Outdoor Fun with Your Family for Earth Day

Beans and Rice, I Could Eat a Plate Twice

vegan cinnamon rolls

Vegan Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls With Date Filling

weight loss

Want to lose 10 lbs? Improve your digestion

Copyright © 2022 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2022 · Divine Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.