Books About Blizzards

The Best Blizzards Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about blizzards? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Blizzards

Snow Day: A Graphic Novel
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$958
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Snow Day: A Graphic Novel

By Aron Nels Steinke · Book #5 in the Mr. Wolf's Class series

A group of students and their teacher are stranded at school during a blizzard.

176 pages· 5,785 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.5 Goodreads · 630 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: As a blizzard approaches Hazelwood Elementary, excitement fills the air. But for Abdi, worry overshadows the snow day thrill as his brother undergoes surgery. When Abdi and his friend Henry miss the bus, they embark on an unexpected journey with their teacher, Mr. Wolf. Will this snowy adventure help Abdi find comfort amidst his concerns?
Supertruck
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$1139
Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2014

Supertruck

By Stephen Savage

A mysterious hero emerges during a city snowstorm, then vanishes. Why?

Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor (2016)
34 pages· 109 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,359 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
Board book
Summary: A colossal snowstorm paralyzes the city, and only a mysterious hero can save the day. But who is this enigmatic figure, and why does he vanish after completing his mission? Discover the secrets of a little truck with a big job in this thrilling snowy adventure. As the city struggles, the stakes rise, and the mystery deepens. Will the hero's identity be revealed, or will the city be left wondering? Dive into this captivating tale where courage and mystery collide, and nothing is as it seems.
I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888

By Lauren Tarshis · Book #16 in the I Survived series

A city boy faces a deadly blizzard on the prairie. Can he survive?

144 pages· 11,197 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 4,471 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Eleven-year-old John Hale, a city boy thrust into the harsh Dakota prairie, confronts the terrifying Children's Blizzard of 1888. As the storm unleashes its fury, burying the land in snow, John must summon all his courage to navigate the blinding white chaos. With the wind howling like a relentless beast, he battles to find his way home. Will his inner strength be enough to survive one of history's deadliest storms? Discover the gripping tale of survival against nature's wrath.
Peril at Granite Peak
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Peril at Granite Peak

By Franklin W. Dixon · Hardy Boys Adventures series

Stranded by a blizzard, two brothers face deadly sabotage at a ski lodge.

147 pages· 30,641 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 481 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Frank and Joe Hardy's winter break at Granite Peak Lodge turns perilous when a blizzard traps them with other guests. As mysterious accidents escalate—locked-out vacationers, power outages, and buried employees—the brothers must unravel the sabotage threatening the resort. Is the saboteur among them? With danger mounting, the Hardys race against time to uncover the truth before disaster strikes.
Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Library
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1979

Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Library

By Eth Clifford · A Jo-Beth and Mary Rose Mystery series

Trapped in a mysterious library, two sisters face eerie secrets and possible hauntings.

112 pages· 15,952 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 1,331 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Sisters Mary Rose and Jo-Beth find themselves trapped in a mysterious library after their car runs out of gas. As the night unfolds, they must confront eerie noises and strange occurrences. Is the library haunted by banshees, as Jo-Beth fears, or is there a rational explanation, as Mary Rose insists? With each passing moment, the sisters must navigate their fears and uncover the truth behind the library's secrets. Will they escape before the night ends, or will the library's mysteries consume them?
Two Truths and a Lie
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2022

Two Truths and a Lie

By April Henry

Teens trapped in a motel must uncover a killer among them before it's too late.

275 pages· 54,911 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.4 Goodreads · 4,434 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Nell, an aspiring actress with self-doubt, finds herself stranded in a creepy motel during a blizzard with her theater troupe. When a game of Two Truths and a Lie reveals a chilling confession, the night spirals into terror. As guests vanish, Nell must navigate a web of deceit and danger, realizing a murderer lurks among them. Can she uncover the truth before becoming the next victim? In a place where everyone is performing, the stakes are life and death.
The Snow Walker
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995

The Snow Walker

By Charles M. Wetterer, Margaret K. Wetterer, Mary O'Keefe Young (Illustrator) · On My Own History series

A boy braves a historic blizzard to help his neighbors.

48 pages· 2,250 words· Est. 19 min read
4.0 Goodreads · 70 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In March 1888, twelve-year-old Milton faces a record-breaking blizzard in the Bronx. As the city shuts down, Milton crafts makeshift snowshoes and ventures into the storm. His mission? To secure milk for his family. But soon, he becomes the neighborhood's lifeline, delivering supplies to those trapped by snow. Will his courage and ingenuity be enough to overcome nature's fury? Discover how one boy's bravery turns him into a local hero during one of history's most infamous storms. Experience a thrilling adventure and a touching slice of old New York life.
Super Storms
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$759
Board Book · Ages 0–12 · 2007

Super Storms

By Seymour Simon

Discover the fierce power behind nature's most violent storms.

32 pages· 666 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 85 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Dive into the world of storms, where nature unleashes its fury through lightning and blizzards. Discover the secrets behind these powerful weather phenomena and their impact on our world. What mysteries lie within the eye of the storm?
Biggest, Baddest Book of Storms
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$3251
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2014

Biggest, Baddest Book of Storms

By Mary Elizabeth Salzmann · Book #2 in the Biggest, Baddest Books series

Discover the secrets behind nature's fiercest storms.

24 pages· 1,259 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
3.5 Goodreads · 6 ratings
$34.22Save 5%
Library Binding
Summary: Embark on a thrilling journey through the world's most powerful storms. Uncover the mysteries of twisters, cyclones, and blizzards. What fuels these natural phenomena, and how do they form? Dive into the science behind the chaos and explore the forces that shape our weather. Brace yourself for an electrifying adventure that reveals the hidden power of nature's fury.
Balto
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$2279
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Balto

By Emma Carlson Berne, Francesca Rosa (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Animals to the Rescue series

A sled dog races against time to save a town from a deadly epidemic.

96 pages· 7,587 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 61 ratings
$23.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: In 1925, Nome, Alaska faces a deadly epidemic threatening its children. The town's only hope lies in a perilous 650-mile journey through snow-covered trails. Balto, a determined sled dog, must overcome impossible odds to deliver life-saving medicine. Will he succeed in this race against time? This gripping tale of courage and heroism will captivate readers with its dramatic storytelling and vivid illustrations, bringing to life the incredible true story of an animal hero who defied the elements to save the day. Discover the thrilling adventure that made Balto a legend.
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