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The Best Hurricanes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about hurricanes? 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010

Ninth Ward

By Jewell Parker Rhodes · Book #1 in the The Louisiana Girls Trilogy series

A girl and her grandmother face Hurricane Katrina's fury in New Orleans' Ninth Ward.

224 pages· 32,698 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 7,133 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

Twisters!

Discover the untamed power of nature's fiercest storms.

48 pages· 1,145 words· Est. 13 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 56 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Hurricane

A hurricane threatens a boy's beloved dock. Can the community rebuild together?

48 pages· 440 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 515 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011

I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005

By Lauren Tarshis, Scott Dawson (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the I Survived series

A young boy must navigate the challenges of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath

112 pages· 10,976 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 11,911 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Hurricane Heroes in Texas

Two siblings travel back in time to Galveston, Texas, in 1900, where they experience the Great Galveston Hurricane and help people in need

128 pages· 8,856 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,806 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Skylark and Wallcreeper

During a storm, Lily discovers her grandmother's WWII secrets and a lost pen's mystery.

398 pages· 70,026 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 285 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023

Our Roof Is Blue

Two siblings rebuild their lives and find hope after Hurricane Maria's devastation.

32 pages· 955 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 178 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane

By Joanna Cole, Bruce Degen (Illustrator) · Book #7 in the The Magic School Bus series

A wild weather adventure leaves a student lost. Can Ms. Frizzle save him?

48 pages· 3,594 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,737 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Sobreviví El Huracán Katrina, 2005 (Graphix) (I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005) (Graphic Novel)

A boy faces Hurricane Katrina alone after floodwaters separate him from his family.

160 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,727 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Two Bobbies

Two pets survive Hurricane Katrina, bound by an unbreakable bond. Can they find a new home together?

32 pages· 1,081 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,413 ratings
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Hurricanes Picture Books

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

Miss Twiggley's Tree

Ages 3–8 · 1966

A shy woman must overcome her fears to save her town from a flood.

Hurricanes!

Ages 4–8 · 2009

Discover the power and mystery of hurricanes and how to stay safe.

Little Cloud

Ages 6–8 · 2020

Witness a cloud's journey from innocence to a fierce hurricane.

Hurricanes

Ages 5–9 · 2007

Uncover the secrets of hurricanes and how we prepare for their fury.

Biggest, Baddest Book of Storms

Ages 5–9 · 2014

Discover the secrets behind nature's fiercest storms.

Hurricane

Ages 4–8 · 2025

An island braces for a hurricane's fury while science races to predict its path.

Howling Hurricanes

Ages 9–13 · 2001

Uncover the secrets of hurricanes and their powerful impact.

Hurricane Helpers

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Siblings face a hurricane's aftermath, eager to help their devastated community.

Disasters by the Numbers

Ages 6–9 · 2021

Explore Earth's natural disasters through numbers and infographics, revealing their causes and impacts.

All about Hurricanes

Ages 8–10 · 2021

Uncover the secrets of hurricanes and their impact on our world.

Alicia and the Hurricane / Alicia y el huracán

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Alicia seeks hope and the coquíes' song after a hurricane disrupts her world.

Hurricanes

Ages 5–9 · 2017

Uncover the science and danger behind hurricanes.

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Hurricanes Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about hurricanes for developing and independent readers.

Twisters and Other Terrible Storms

Ages 7–9 · 2003

This book explores the science behind different types of weather phenomena, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.

Torno the Hurricane Dragon

Ages 8–10 · 2011

Can Tom survive the deadly hurricanes of Torno the Dragon to rescue his friends?

The Big Bad Blackout

Ages 6–9 · 2014

A storm brings unexpected guests, turning a night into an adventure.

What Was Hurricane Katrina?

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans, causing widespread destruction and loss of life

The Jumbie God's Revenge

Ages 9–12 · 2019

A furious god's wrath threatens an island. Can Corinne uncover the truth before it's too late?

Hurricane Joe

Ages 8–12 · 2006

Uncover the truth behind false hurricane warnings and burglaries in Bayport.

Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms

Ages 6–9 · 2023

A hurricane threatens Diwali. Can two girls stop the storm?

Lions & Liars

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A disciplinary camp, unlikely friendships, and a hurricane test survival skills.

The Next Great Jane

Ages 10–14 · 2020

A girl must navigate family drama and find her place amidst unexpected friendships and challenges.

Terror at Bottle Creek
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Terror at Bottle Creek

Ages 10–13 · 2016

A boy battles a hurricane and wild animals to survive.

Storm Blown

Ages 9–12 · 2019

Two kids face a deadly hurricane. Will they survive nature's fury?

Storms
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Storms

Ages 6–10 · 1989

Discover the power and mystery of storms through vivid images and fascinating facts.

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