Books for parents:

Last Child Left in the Woods: Saving our children from nature-deficit disorder,
by Richard Louv
Inspiration for a “nature-child reunion.” This book is a call to teach kids science and nurture their creativity for their health and the future health of the planet.

I Love Dirt: 52 Activities to help you & your kids discover the wonders of nature,
by Jennifer Ward
A series of accessible activities designed to engage young minds and all their five senses by helping them connect with nature.

Books for kids:

Common Ground: The Water, Earth and Air We Share,
by Molly Bang (ages 4 through 8)
This picture book presents a parable and then a string of analogies to raise awareness and provoke thought about the consequences of overusing natural resources.

The Curious Garden,
by Peter Brown (ages 4 through 8)
A little boy named Liam goes on a quest for a greener world one garden at a time.

The Earth and I,
by Frank Asch (ages 4 through 8)
The story of a boy who describes his interactions with his special “friend,” the Earth, chronicling the many ways he and the planet benefit from and enjoy each other.