Children's Books About Storms

The sounds of thunder and flashes of lightning send many young kids under the covers in their parents' beds. If your child does the same during a storm, teaching her more about storms and how they occur may help to alleviate some of her fears. Read books that provide facts on storms in a kid-friendly manner, as well as fictional books that show characters getting through various storm situations.

  1. All About Storms

    • Read kid-friendly books that explain how and why storms occur. One book to check out, ideal for kids ages 4 and older, is "National Geographic Readers: Storms!" by Miriam Goin, which helps kids understand the "scary" things that happen during storms, such as loud winds, thunder and lightning. Another book, for kids ages 9 and older, is "Storms," by Seymour Simon, which features photographs and descriptions of different types of storms, including hurricanes, tornadoes and snowstorms.

    Famous Storms

    • Explore some of the most famous storms that occurred in the U.S. For kids ages 4 and older, "A Storm Called Katrina," by Myron Uhlberg, follows a fictional 10-year-old boy's experiences, based on true accounts of living through Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. For kids ages 8 and up, "Blizzard! The Storm That Changed America," by Jim Murphy, tells the story of the blizzard of 1888 in New York City, the most severe winter storm to hit that region.

    Storm Fears

    • Read books designed to ease your child's fears about storms. For kids ages 3 and older, "Storm Song," by Nancy Viau, follows a family with three young kids as they prepare for a storm, with the parents reassuring the kids with singing and cuddling. Another book to consider, for kids ages 4 and older, is "Thunder Cake," by Patricia Polacco, about a loving grandmother who reassures her granddaughter not to fear storms, explaining that the sounds and sights of an approaching storm are the essential ingredients needed to make a tasty thunder cake.

    Storm-Themed Literature

    • Curl up with your child during a storm and read a story about one. For kids ages 6 and older, check out "The Storm," by Cynthia Rylant, about two strangers, a cat who operates a lighthouse and a sailor dog, brought together by a storm and the friendship and family they put together. For kids ages 9 and up, "Star in the Storm," by Joan Hiatt Harlow, tells the story of a little girl in 1912 Newfoundland who hides her beloved dog away when non-shepherding dogs are outlawed in her town. The little girl must decide whether to bring her dog out of hiding during a storm to rescue people from the sea.

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