Families who loved Yesterday We Had a Hurricane by Deirdre McLaughlin Mercier often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book if your child is grappling with the aftermath of a severe storm or hurricane, especially when they are noticing physical changes to their neighborhood like downed trees or power outages. This bilingual resource uses simple, reassuring language in both English and Spanish to validate the sensory experiences and big emotions that come with natural disasters. Through child-like collage illustrations, the story moves from the frightening sounds of the storm to the messy reality of the cleanup, eventually landing on a message of safety and community resilience. It is an ideal choice for parents who want to normalize a child's fear while providing a clear, realistic framework for what happens after the wind stops blowing.
