Best Weather Books for Kids

All 16 weather books in our review library, gathered in one list. Weather is science a kid can watch out the window — and the best excuse for a puddle walk. Every pick links to our full review, with age fit and where to buy.

Cover of Children Who Dance in the Rain Children’s Book of the Year Award

Children Who Dance in the Rain Children’s Book of the Year Award

Susan Justice

"This book celebrates resilience and the spirit of children who don't wait for the storm to pass. Discover the joy and beauty of learning to dance in the rain, even amidst life's toughest challenges"--Back cover.

Cover of Storm Quest (Adventure Gamebooks) by Andy Prentice

Storm Quest (Adventure Gamebooks) by Andy Prentice

Andy Prentice

Do you have what it takes to sail into the eye of the storm? Prepare for terrifying sea monsters, waves the size of mountains and a desperate race against time as you try to find the only thing in the world that can save the person you love the most. With an exciting dice-based combat system (comple

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Wacky Weather All About Odd Weather Events

Todd Tarpley

Laugh and learn with fun facts about seasons, oddball weather events, space weather, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “Some weather’s so odd that you’d swear it can’t be. If you want to learn more, then come on! Follow me!” The Cat in the Hat’s

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Bryson the Brave Bison Finding the Courage to Face the Storm

Nate Davenport

Bryson, a young bison, shows his herd how to get through a storm with a little bravery and some self-confidence.

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All About Weather A First Weather Book for Kids

Huda Harajli

Welcome to the wonderful world of weather! From the warm, balmy days of summer to the cold, crisp nights of winter, youngsters will learn all about the four seasons, as well as what the sun is, how clouds form, why it rains, what causes a rainbow, and so much more.

Cover of Pookie and the Whispering Wind A gentle nature fantasy about friendship

Pookie and the Whispering Wind A gentle nature fantasy about friendship

Sweta Sharma Sabharwal

Pookie’s not sure about the picnic. New places and new people still make her nervous. Even with her cheerful friend Piyali by her side, it’s hard to know how to feel when someone new bursts into her quiet space. But on the banks of the Relli River, something unexpected happens��something that helps

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The Quest for the Thunderstone The Chronicles of Dragon

Craig Halloran

This thrilling sword and sorcery adventure plunges readers into a world of magical quests and high-stakes fantasy battles, delivering pulse-pounding action from the very first chapter. The story foll...

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Childrens book Little Blue Cloud

Inbal Argov

The clouds drift across the bright blue sky--all except one. Little Cloud trails behind. He is busy changing shapes to become a fluffy sheep, a zooming airplane, and even a clown with a funny hat. Eric Carle's trademark collages will make every reader want to run outside and discover their very own

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When the Clouds Came

Sarah Yi-Mei Tsiang

In this lyrical picture book about a Chinese family, the sky tries to hold in the clouds just like the boy holds in his worries about his grandmother's health. When she passes away, the sky lets out all the rain--and helps the boy finally express his grief.

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After the Rain

Eleanor Spicer Rice

Gorgeously illustrated and brimming with accessible science, this joyful picture book explores the wonders of the natural world after it rains. Puddle-hopping optional! What happens once the rain stops? To a young child out exploring with her grandmother and dog, the world smells of summer green and

Cover of A Family of Clouds Childrens Book about Divorce by Dana Ambar

A Family of Clouds Childrens Book about Divorce by Dana Ambar

Dana Ambar

"The Queen of Fire and the King of Ice" takes young readers deep into the heart of the matter of divorce and shared custody. This creative story does away with blame and shame and offers understanding and hope instead.Most children's books about divorce are realistic, but sometimes fairy tales make

Cover of Find Spot on a Rainy Day A Lift-the-Flap Book by Eric Hill

Find Spot on a Rainy Day A Lift-the-Flap Book by Eric Hill

Eric Hill

Enjoy a rainy day with Spot in this fun lift-the-flap book! Spot and his dad go outside on a rainy day. They splash on puddles and have lots of fun. But suddenly, Spot has disappeared! Where could he have gone? This board book is great for early learning and play. Filled with the unexpected adventur

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Little Cloud and the Five Thinking Hats A Feelings Book for Toddlers

Swati Sharma

"Feelings Are Like Clouds" is the second in a series of children's books written and illustrated by psychotherapist, P. A. Serena Hemmer MSW, LCSW. In "Feelings Are Like Clouds", Pearl and her friend, Quin, discover they don't have to stay stuck in any of their feelings! Pearl's mom helps them to se

Cover of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Picture Book Edition by William Kamkwamba

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Picture Book Edition by William Kamkwamba

William Kamkwamba

This inspiring picture book adaptation brings William Kamkwamba's remarkable true story to young readers through a compelling narrative about innovation and determination. When drought devastes his M...

Cover of Ariol #2 Thunder Horse (Ariol Graphic Novels, 2) by Emmanual Guibert

Ariol #2 Thunder Horse (Ariol Graphic Novels, 2) by Emmanual Guibert

Emmanual Guibert

Idolizing his favorite comic hero, the Knightly Horse, young Ariol aspires to grow up to be a guardian of the stars and endures a series of uproarious misadventures that pit his ambitions against the realities of youth. Original.

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Friends Do Not Eat Friends Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 (Thunder and Cluck)

Jill Esbaum

Big, scary, and hungry Thunder the dinosaur wants to chase and chomp Cluck, a small but brave dinosaur, but Cluck has decided that they will be friends.