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Age Range
3 - 7
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2025-10-21
Page Count
40
Publisher
Candlewick
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9781536245004
Themes
environment and ecology
recycling

10 Small Things I Can Do to Help My Planet

Written and Illustrated by Melanie Walsh

Sometimes small choices can make a big difference—like refilling your reusable water bottle, giving old clothes a new life, or trying any of the clever earth‑friendly ideas in this fun picture book filled with peek‑through pages and flaps to lift.

Do you pack leftovers for lunch? Pick out fresh fruits and veggies at the farmers’ market? Maybe you use a bamboo toothbrush instead of a plastic one, or ride the bus when you go out. You can even get creative—like growing watercress in an eggshell or building a tiny shelter in your backyard to help wildlife.

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Age Range
3 - 7
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2025-10-21
Page Count
40
Publisher
Candlewick
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9781536245004
Themes
environment and ecology
recycling
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