10 Picture Books About Wildlife

Originally published in TEACH Magazine, September/October 2023 Issue

By Kelsey McCallum

With National Wildlife Day having just passed on September 4, and World Animal Day coming up a month later (October 4), now is the perfect time to raise discussions with students about animal welfare, endangered species, and the incredibly diverse array of wildlife that exists on this planet. And so, we’ve gathered a collection of books that will encourage readers to recognize different species of animals in a wide variety of environments all across the globe. These books also touch on themes of sustainability, conservation, environmental activism, and more, motivating students to consider what they can do to protect the world’s biodiversity and help save animals from extinction.

Kelsey McCallum

Kelsey McCallum is an Associate Editor for TEACH Mag. She holds a BSc from the University of Guelph and a Graduate Certificate from Centennial College. She currently lives in Toronto, ON, with her partner and their cat, Banksy.