Books About Fires · 64 titles considered

The Best Fires Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about fires? 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.

Blaze and the Forest Fire
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Fires

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

The Librarian's Stories

By Lucy Falcone, Anna Wilson (Illustrator)

In a war-torn town, a librarian's stories ignite hope amidst ruins and despair.

32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 299 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8

Blaze and the Forest Fire

A boy and his horse race to warn of a forest fire.

56 pages· 1,416 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 689 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008

The Case of the Blazing Sky

Hank must prevent prairie fires on a dry Texas ranch.

128 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 188 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016

Dog Diaries #9: Sparky

By Kate Klimo, Tim Jessell (Illustrator) · Book #9 in the Dog Diaries series

A fire dog and a rescue horse face Chicago's greatest blaze.

160 pages· 14,861 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 239 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016

Horse Diaries #13: Cinders

By Kate Klimo, Ruth Sanderson (Illustrator) · Book #13 in the Horse Diaries series

A horse recounts her life from her idyllic childhood on a farm to her work as a fire horse in Chicago during the Great Fire of 1871

176 pages· 15,095 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 278 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016

Mrs. Meyer Is On Fire!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the My Weirdest School series

A third-grader navigates the challenges of school and friendships while learning about fire safety from a quirky firefighter.

112 pages· 8,047 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 491 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Luis and Tabitha

An alley cat risks everything to reunite with his beloved indoor feline, defying all odds.

32 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 181 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2002

Fireboat

An old fireboat is called back to action during a city crisis.

48 pages· 1,069 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,206 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871

By Lauren Tarshis · Book #11 in the I Survived series

Can Oscar escape the inferno consuming Chicago?

112 pages· 12,245 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,354 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1994

Clifford, the Firehouse Dog

A firehouse visit turns heroic when Clifford saves the day.

32 pages· 352 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,684 ratings
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Fires Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about fires for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Firefighters' Handbook

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the thrilling journey of becoming a firefighter and the challenges they face daily.

Firefighters

Ages 5–7 · 2014

Join a thrilling fire station adventure and discover firefighting secrets.

Little Smokey

Ages 3–6 · 2019

A firefighting plane faces a blaze only she can conquer.

Firefighters A to Z

Ages 3–8 · 2003

Firefighters race against time to save lives.

Otis and the Kittens

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A fire threatens the farm. Can Otis save the kittens and himself?

Firehouse Fun!

Ages 4–8 · 2009

First graders visit a fire station, learning safety and teamwork.

We Will Live in This Forest Again

Ages 4–7 · 2020

A forest fire forces animals to flee, but hope emerges as new life begins to sprout.

The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck

Ages 5–8 · 2013

A clever cookie races through a firehouse, outsmarting a hungry dog and joining a rescue mission.

Stop Drop and Roll

Ages 5–8 · 2001

A worrier learns that knowledge is key to overcoming fire-safety fears.

Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill

Ages 4–8 · 2009

Animals tackle fire safety with humor and teamwork.

Big Frank's Fire Truck

Ages 3–7 · 2014

Explore the thrilling world of firefighting and its daily challenges.

I'm Brave!

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A fire engine responds to a warehouse fire and helps put it out.

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Fires Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about fires for developing and independent readers.

What Was the Great Chicago Fire?

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A fire breaks out in Chicago in 1871, destroying much of the city and leaving thousands of people homeless.

Firestorm!

Ages 8–12 · 2010

An orphaned pickpocket and a jeweler's son face the Great Chicago Fire. Can they survive and find a new life?

Controlled Burn

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A girl confronts guilt and fear after a fire, seeking courage to protect her loved ones.

What Was the San Francisco Earthquake?
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What Was the San Francisco Earthquake?

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Experience the chaos of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the city's fiery rebirth.

Escape from the Great Earthquake
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Escape from the Great Earthquake

Ages 7–10 · 2017

In San Francisco, 1906, a devastating earthquake strikes, and a young Chinese girl named Lily and a dog named Ranger team up to find her friend's brother and escape the city.

The Stranger Next Door

Ages 8–12 · 2002

A cat detective uncovers secrets behind neighborhood fires and vandalism.

The One Thing You'd Save

Ages 8–12 · 2021

What would you save if your house was on fire? Discover unexpected truths in a classroom's lively debate.

Earthquake in the Early Morning

Ages 6–9 · 2001

Two siblings travel back in time to San Francisco during the 1906 earthquake and help people in need while trying to find a special writing for Morgan's library

The Great Fire

Ages 9–12 · 1995

Chicago's fiery devastation tests the resilience of its people. Can they rebuild?

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The Great Chicago Fire: Rising From the Ashes

Ages 9–13 · 2020

A city burns. Siblings race against time to escape and reunite with family. Can they survive the inferno?

Big Top Burning

Ages 9–12 · 2015

A circus fire ignites chaos. Was it arson? Discover the truth.

Audrey Under the Big Top

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A circus fire threatens Audrey's dream and her sisters' safety. Can she save them?

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