Inspiring the Next Generation of Students

Keep Arkansas Beautiful offers a variety of free, engaging educational tools designed to teach children about litter prevention, conservation and the beauty of our Natural State. From storybooks and animated videos to interactive workbooks and coloring pages, these resources support classroom learning and at-home enrichment for all grade levels.

Parents, teachers and educational organizations can request free educational materials.

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Children's Books

"The Messy Garden Mystery" Children's Book

Follow along the newest adventure book to learn how small actions can make a big impact.

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"Otto the Otter and the Great Arkansas Mystery" Children's Book and Cartoon.

Please enjoy a free online read of Keep Arkansas Beautiful's first-ever children's book, now adapted into a short animated video!

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Watch the Animated Short

Educational Materials & Workbooks

Every teacher knows that hands-on activities are the best way to engage students in learning. In the area of environmental education, many interactive resources are available to teachers to supplement existing nature and science curricula and teach students how litter and waste can negatively impact The Natural State.

"Otto the Otter and the Great Arkansas Mystery" Workbook

To continue learning with your student or child, enjoy the "Otto the Otter and the Great Arkansas Mystery" workbook (grades 3-6). You can easily download and print, or request hard copies of this workbook, for a teaching companion to the storybook. This workbook is full of useful environmental and animal information, facts, definitions, and tips, along with fun activities and coloring pages. Included is Otto the Otter's printable Anti-Litter Pledge!