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!
Roly: The Rhino Who Wanted to Be a Unicorn
New Book Release From Andreas Wessel-Therhorn
'Roly: The Rhino Who Wanted to be a Unicorn' is an inspiring story written and illustrated by Andreas Wessel-Therhorn, an acclaimed Disney artist and animator. With 'Roly,' Andreas takes up authorship, telling the story of a Rhino who begins to doubt the picture of himself. 'Roly' is a story of acceptance directed at younger audiences; it is, however, an essential lesson for people of any age. You can pick up your copy of Roly today by clicking the button below!
White Wolves of Yellowstone Available Now!
White Wolves of Yellowstone is available to purchase! Learn the true-life story of the white wolves seen in Yellowstone from Hayden Valley, Canyon, and the Wapiti Lake Packs, as written by Sylvia M. Medina, Rene Hersey, and Julie Argyle with Douglas W. Smith, who led the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone. The book is illustrated by Andreas Wessel-Therhorn, who did an amazing job capturing the beauty of Yellowstone National Park. You can purchase your hardback or paperback copy today at our shop or by clicking the button below.
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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.
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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
Winning Photo of Bird Photographer of the Year 2024
Environmental People: Highlighting Patricia Homonylo
PATRICIA HOMONYLO is a filmmaker and wildlife photojournalist from Toronto, Canada. Her journey into wildlife conservation began nine years ago when she visited a wildlife rescue center, rekindling a passion for advocacy that traces back to her childhood.
Patricia learned that every rescued animal is a result of human interference. As wild habitats continue to diminish, wildlife struggles to survive. Her work sheds light on species caught in the crosshairs and advocates for the most vulnerable, giving agency to the causes that drive her.
“As creators and photographers, we have a critical role to play. We are witnesses, horn-blowers, advocates, fundraisers, and storytellers. By creating meaningful images, we move, educate, and inspire others into action. It is my joy and purpose to show people how powerful they are.”
Recently, Patricia won the 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year award with her compelling photo highlighting the impacts of bird-window collisions. This powerful image depicts 4,000 birds killed after flying into windows and other reflective surfaces in urban areas.
In addition, Patricia produced a video titled "When Worlds Collide," which explores the backstory behind her award-winning photo. This documentary covers the serious issue of bird-window collisions in Toronto, a problem that affects cities worldwide. Patricia has drawn attention to this alarming issue through her photo and video, advocating for change and solutions to address it.
“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.
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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.