Books About Weather Forecasting

The Best Weather Forecasting Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about weather forecasting? 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 6 Favorite Books About Weather Forecasting

What Will the Weather Be?
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991

What Will the Weather Be?

Discover why predicting weather is tricky in this engaging exploration of meteorology for young minds.

32 pages· 1,118 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 156 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Curious about why the weather changes so unpredictably? Dive into a colorful journey with this picture book that unravels the mysteries of meteorology. Young readers will explore how thermometers and barometers work, guided by simple diagrams and engaging explanations. Perfect for budding scientists, this book challenges primary-grade children to understand complex weather concepts while sparking their curiosity about the natural world. Will it be sunny or rainy? Find out what makes weather forecasting so fascinating and unpredictable.
I Can Read About Weather
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$470
Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1975

I Can Read About Weather

Learn what makes rain, snow, wind and storms in this first look at the weather.

46 pages· 1,483 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 18 ratings
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Summary: Why does it rain? Where does wind come from? This beginning nonfiction reader explains everyday weather and wild storms in simple language, with colorful illustrations to help young readers understand the weather around them.
Chapter Book · 2011

Extreme Weather

From lightning to whiteouts, explore the science behind the planet's wildest weather.

48 pages· 7,028 words
4.2 Goodreads · 6 ratings
Paperback
Summary: A tour of the science behind the most awe-inspiring weather, such as lightning, hail, monsoons and whiteouts. Readers follow a hurricane as it forms, join an air-sea rescue crew and experience life at a polar research station, with photographs, artwork and quotes on every spread.
How Do Meteorologists Predict the Future?
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$674
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2024

How Do Meteorologists Predict the Future?

How do forecasters know whether tomorrow brings sunshine or storms? A question-and-answer tour of weather instruments and forecasting.

32 pages
4.1 Goodreads · 17 ratings
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Summary: Ever wondered how the weather forecaster on TV knows what tomorrow will bring? This illustrated question-and-answer book explains the instruments meteorologists use, what the measurements tell them, and how a forecast comes together, with diagrams, weather facts, a few hands-on weather activities and a glossary.
Can It Rain Cats and Dogs?
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$674
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Can It Rain Cats and Dogs?

Discover the mysteries of weather, from sun to storms.

48 pages· 6,355 words· Est. 49 min read-aloud
3.6 Goodreads · 24 ratings
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Summary: Curious about the weather? Dive into a world where sun, wind, and rain reveal their secrets. Explore how storms form, why puddles vanish, and if groundhogs can truly predict the forecast. This engaging journey answers the most intriguing questions about our ever-changing skies, satisfying the curiosity of young minds eager to understand the forces shaping our world.
Groundhog Gets It Wrong
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2023

Groundhog Gets It Wrong

By Jessica Townes, Nicole Miles (Illustrator)

Groundhog's forecast fails, threatening the spring carnival. Can he learn to fix it?

40 pages· 636 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 257 ratings
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Summary: Groundhog's weather prediction goes awry, turning the spring carnival into a snowy disaster. Embarrassed and determined to make things right, he tries to clean up the mess but only makes it worse. Realizing he must truly understand meteorology, Groundhog embarks on a journey to learn the secrets of weather forecasting. Will he succeed in saving the carnival and redeeming himself, or will his efforts lead to more chaos? Discover how Groundhog tackles his biggest challenge yet in this humorous tale of mistakes and redemption.