Who are the Green Kids Club and what do we do?
Green Kids Club focuses on spreading the word about environmental issues relating to people and animals through storytelling. We do this by working with conservation groups such as Elephants Without Borders, Saving the Survivor, and Blood Lions as some examples, and writing children’s books related to environmental issues they are experiencing. After publishing a book with one of these conservation groups we donate part of our proceeds to their organization. We also promote the story and issue through social media and by classroom experiences (virtual or real). Often our books are also given to children around the world to educate them about animals and their environment (we do this through our non-profit arm – Love the Wild Foundation). We hope the work we do will make a difference in this world and its animals!
Wolf Matriarchs of Yellowstone Now Available for Order
The Wolf Matriarchs of Yellowstone is a story written by Sylvia M. Medina and Douglas W. Smith. It is about the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone after they were practically annihilated from the park. It specifically tells the story of the beautiful matriarch wolves, Wolf #9 and #7, and the role they played in bringing back the wolf to Yellowstone! You can order your copy of Wolf Matriarchs of Yellowstone today!
Come See Us In 399 Forever!
Here at Green Kids Club we are happy to promote a new documentary starring the late, great, Grizzly 399! As described by the publisher themselves, "399 Forever is a documentary that follows passionate wildlife guides and photographers who have dedicated their lives to tracking, teaching, and protecting Grizzly 399, the world's most famous bear. As they capture her story, they also confront the growing impact of social media on wildlife, work to educate the public, and fight for practical solutions like bear proof trash cans to keep both bears and people safe. With mounting pressure to remove grizzlies from the endangered species list, the film explores the heart of a complex and emotional debate: what does it really mean to protect a wild animal?
Please look here for more information, and check out the trailer we have linked to the left.
Indie Award Winners!
Here at Green Kids, we are delighted to receive an Indie Book Awards, Award for our book Wolf Matriarchs of Yellowstone. The category is for Best Non-Fiction Children's Book for All Ages, and we could not be happier. Quoted here below is what the judges had to say about our book!
"Engaging, interesting, and educational this book follows the story of the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone from Canada after becoming extinct decades earlier; with a combination of an interesting narrative, factual details and stunning artwork. While the young reader may be saddened by the early parts of this book, it ultimately provides a sense of hopefulness, optimism and joy. The work highlighted is in some ways reminiscent of the conservation efforts of the likes of Fossey, Goodall and Galdikas."
Enjoy Summer Sale!
Summer is Here!
Celebrate amazing summertime, the planet, and the animal ecosystem with the Green Kids Club. Check out our library of beautiful, fun, and educational books. Learn about the wolves in Yellowstone or the elephants in Africa, and get 20% off your order using code 2025SUMMER.
Join the Green Kids Club with the stories you'll love!
The Red Fox Families of San Juan Island and Spotee the Cheetah: The Fastest Animal on the Savanna
New Releases!
We are excited to announce multiple newly released Green Kids Club books, including The Red Fox Families of San Juan Island and Spotee the Cheetah: The Fastest Animal on the Savanna.
The Red Fox Families of San Juan Island
Join us as we share the story of a family of red foxes that live on the San Juan Islands. You'll discover how they survive despite the presence of Zira, the iconic eagle, who always poses a danger to the baby foxes living there. This is our first book using only photographs versus illustrations. Photos are provided by Marcia Walters, who won Nature Photographer of the Year - Mammal Category, with the cover image showing two young foxes getting a tail hug!
Spotee the Cheetah: The Fastest Animal on the Savanna
Green Kids Club has a license with Aurora toys to write children's books that correlate to their YooHoo toys. We have written a story highlighting Spotee the Cheetah with other animals on the African Savanna. Spotee has challenged the animals in a race to see who is the fastest animal on the plains. It has to be Spotee, after all he is the world's fastest animal. Or could it be someone else?
The bees are in trouble! Set in Botswana, Africa a new farmer is using pesticides on the plants and hurting the bees and bats that live in the area. Princess Lili and her friends go out searching for a new home to get away from the bad farmer. Follow Lili as she searches for her new home!
Hope for Kareem is the true story of a special chimp that underwent medical testing. After changes in the laws in the United States he was taken to an amazing Chimp sanctuary where he could live out his life as a chimp should - happy and with friends.
Our Latest Story with Grizzly 399 which highlights habituation issues and the impacts on bears. Learn how you can make a difference!
Tau, a brave young lion cub, Lives on the African Savanna with his mother and two brothers. When his brothers are taken by poachers, Tau fears for their lives. He strikes out on his own to try and find his brothers and learns a lot more than he bargained for!
Wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park in 1995. This is the story of the white wolves seen in Yellowstone from Hayden Valley, Canyon, and the Wapiti Lake packs.
Molelo the fire Elephant was the first Environmental Hero story Green Kids has written. The story highlights the life of a young orphaned elephant caught up in a bush fire. Learn how some wonderful people save his life.
Check Out Our Environmental Hero Series Books
Environmental Highlight: Jane Goodall
Jane was and always will be one of the most accomplished conservationists and wildlife researchers of the 20th and 21st centuries. We wanted to share her greatest accomplishments and the impact of her life with all of you in the hope that you look into her story further. Thank you, Jane, for all your work and accomplishments. You are our hero.
Photo Courtesy of Thomas D. Mangelsen
“The experience of seeing 399 in the wild will change a child’s life forever. Hopefully, this book will be a small entry into her world and make us all more considerate, tolerant and protective of bears and all of our earth’s special creatures.”
- Thomas D. Mangelsen, Grizzly 399
“Humanity has an abusive relationship with the environment and all other species, and much of this is due to a lack of appropriate education and awareness during our school years. The Green Kids Club and books, such as A Tail of Three Lions, play such a significant role in filling this gap. In addition, by supporting the book you are also supporting lion conservation in the wild and efforts that are aimed at securing the survival of Africa’s most iconic species.”
- Ian Michler, Blood Lions
Watch our Livestream Q&A with Ian Michler here.
"Engaging, interesting, and educational . . . with a combination of an interesting narrative, factual details and stunning artwork. While the young reader may be saddened by the early parts of this book, it ultimately provides a sense of hopefulness, optimism and joy. The work highlighted is in some ways reminiscent of the conservation efforts of the likes of Fossey, Goodall and Galdikas."-Indie Book Award Judge
Check Us Out on Goodreads
Green Kids Club Supports
Non-Profit Organizations
For the last several years, Green Kids Club has been promoting educational materials and story lines with Elephants Without Borders (EWB). We have also co-written books with the Orang Utan Republik Foundation, Blood Lions, Cougar Fund, and Saving the Survivors. We believe these groups, and other organizations like them, are doing very important work on the front lines to save our wildlife for future generations. You can help make a difference too! When you purchase anything from our store, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the wildlife organization of your choice.
Green Kids Club founder Sylvia M. Medina, also has created their own non-profit, Love the Wild Foundation. You can find out more by going to the website.
Learn more about all of the non-profits we support on our Non-Profit Initiatives and Organizations We Support pages.
Photos by Sylvia Medina, EWB, Juli Yanti, Ry Emmerson, Cath Jakins, Johan Marais, and Sue Cedarholm.