Books About Solar Eclipses · 8 titles considered

The Best Solar Eclipses Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about solar eclipses? 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 Memory of Forgotten Things
The Shortlist

Our 8 Favorite Books About Solar Eclipses

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Memory of Forgotten Things

By Kat Zhang

A girl believes a solar eclipse can bring back her deceased mother.

288 pages· 45,786 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 432 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

A Few Beautiful Minutes

By Kate Allen Fox, Khoa Le (Illustrator)

Witness the world transform as a solar eclipse unites us all.

40 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 354 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2008

Every Soul a Star

Three strangers' lives intertwine at a campground during a rare solar eclipse, revealing hidden truths and unexpected friendships.

336 pages· 76,515 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 25,454 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Eclipse

A father and son chase a fleeting solar eclipse, capturing a moment of wonder.

40 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 261 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

What Is a Solar Eclipse?

Discover the mysteries of solar eclipses and their impact on Earth.

56 pages· 4,006 words· Est. 34 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 174 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

When the Sun Goes Dark

Discover the science of eclipses through a family's creative experiments.

36 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 32 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Eclipse

Can a solar eclipse prove light bends under gravity?

34 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 42 ratings
$25.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

Totality!

Prepare for upcoming eclipses with a unique blend of rhyme and science.

32 pages· 4,820 words· Est. 38 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 25 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
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