Books About Natural Disasters · 271 titles considered

The Best Natural Disasters Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about natural disasters? 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.

Where the Watermelons Grow
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Natural Disasters

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Where the Watermelons Grow

By Cindy Baldwin

A girl seeks magic honey to heal her mother's mind, but discovers the true cure lies within her own heart.

256 pages· 51,447 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,004 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18

Nation

Two survivors unite after a tsunami, facing spirits and secrets that could change everything.

384 pages· 103,128 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 38,762 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010

Ninth Ward

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 12–18 · 2006

Life As We Knew It

A meteor shifts the moon, plunging Earth into chaos. Can Miranda's family survive?

337 pages· 95,201 words· Est. 9 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 134,722 ratings
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 · 2020

The Sea Knows

Uncover the ocean's secrets and its mysterious creatures in a lyrical journey beneath the waves.

48 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 126 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Planet Earth

Explore Earth's wonders through intricate paper cutouts.

30 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 30 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere

A birthday turns into a fight for survival during Hurricane Katrina.

320 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,797 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

The Extraordinary Colors of Auden Dare

In a water-starved world, two kids and a robot uncover a dangerous secret.

352 pages· 71,119 words· Est. 8 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 349 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota's Garden

By Heather Smith, Rachel Wada (Illustrator)

A silent boy finds his voice through a mysterious phone booth connecting villagers to lost loved ones.

32 pages· 541 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 875 ratings
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Natural Disasters Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about natural disasters for the youngest readers and listeners.

Leah's Pony

Ages 4–8 · 1996

A girl and her pony face a drought threatening their family farm.

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I'm Silly!

Ages 0–3 · 2017

A tornado's silliness disrupts a tea party, teaching about emotions' impact.

Super Storms

Ages 0–12 · 2007

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

I'm Sunny!

Ages 0–3 · 2016

A cheerful sun learns the impact of emotions on friendships.

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Natural Disasters Picture Books

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

Voyage to the Volcano

Ages 4–8 · 2003

A class trip to Hawaii turns explosive when a volcano erupts.

Hurricane

Ages 4–8 · 2021

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

Two Bobbies

Ages 4–8 · 2008

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

A Mama for Owen

Ages 4–8 · 2007

A baby hippo finds unexpected friendship after a tsunami changes everything.

Our Roof Is Blue

Ages 4–7 · 2023

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

Lila and the Secret of Rain

Ages 6–9 · 2007

A girl confronts the sky to save her drought-stricken village from disaster.

Tornadoes!

Ages 4–8 · 2009

Discover the swirling secrets of tornadoes and how to stay safe.

Thirsty, Thirsty Elephants

Ages 3–7 · 2016

A drought-stricken elephant herd seeks water, guided by a matriarch's memory.

Nora's Ark

Ages 4–9 · 2005

A flood threatens; can Grandma's house shelter everyone, and where is Grandpa?

Eight Days

Ages 4–7 · 2010

Trapped under rubble, a boy's imagination becomes his lifeline.

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.

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Natural Disasters Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about natural disasters for developing and independent readers.

All Thirteen

Ages 10–14 · 2020

Trapped in a cave, a soccer team faces rising floodwaters and a global rescue mission.

Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World
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Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World

Ages 10–13 · 2018

A tornado scatters Ivy's secrets, leading her to confront her true feelings and identity.

Five Epic Disasters

Ages 7–10 · 2014

Real kids face epic disasters and survive against all odds.

Barry

Ages 7–11 · 2013

A legendary St. Bernard recounts daring rescues in the perilous Alps.

Bramblestar's Storm

Ages 8–12 · 2014

ThunderClan faces a new threat that could destroy all four Clans.

I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900
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I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A young boy must survive a devastating hurricane that hits his city of Galveston, Texas, in 1900

Skylark and Wallcreeper

Ages 8–12 · 2018

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

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011
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I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011

Ages 7–10 · 2015

A young boy survives a devastating tornado that destroys his city and must come to terms with the trauma he experienced

Hurricane Heroes in Texas

Ages 6–9 · 2020

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

Eye of the Earthquake Dragon
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Eye of the Earthquake Dragon

Ages 6–8 · 2019

A young boy must stop an evil wizard from controlling a powerful dragon that can cause earthquakes and destruction.

The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane

Ages 4–8 · 1995

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

I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
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I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011

Ages 7–10 · 2013

A young boy and his family are swept away by a tsunami in Japan, and he must find a way to survive and reunite with his loved ones

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