Families who loved Rewild the World at Bedtime: Hopeful Stories From Mother Nature by Emily Hawkins often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child expresses anxiety about the environment or feels 'eco-anxiety' after hearing news about climate change. It is an antidote to the 'gloom and doom' narrative, offering twenty true stories of successful ecological restoration from around the globe. From wolves returning to Yellowstone to the revival of giant tortoises on Galapagos, each tale highlights how human intervention and nature's resilience can heal the planet. The stories are written with a gentle, rhythmic tone that makes them perfect for winding down at bedtime while replacing fear with a sense of agency and wonder. It is ideal for elementary-aged children who are curious about science and need to know that there are solutions and heroes working to protect our world right now.
