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Books for Natural Disaster

Fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes. Natural disasters disrupt children's sense of safety in the world. These 0 books help families process that disruption: the fear, the loss, and the slow work of rebuilding what was there before.

Earthquakes, fires, floods — and the way communities rebuild. For children processing something the grown-ups can barely explain.

Related:Fear & Bravery Resilience Teamwork

Books for Natural Disaster – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

19 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Picture Books Early Readers Chapter Books Graphic Novels

Cover of Fishtastic!

When a massive storm knocks out the lights in Pinkville, Pinkalicious transforms into Pinkagirl to ensure Halloween stay

Cover of Dolores and the Big Fire

Pets to the Rescue #3

Dolores and the Big Fire

Andrew Clements

A heroic pet leaps into action during a dangerous emergency in this true story of animal bravery and loyalty.

Cover of A Wild Weather Day

JumpStart 1st Grade Readers #1

A Wild Weather Day

Judith Bauer Stamper

The JumpStart friends huddle together to stay cozy and brave while a wild storm rages outside their windows.

Cover of Fire! In Yellowstone

Soar to Success

Fire! In Yellowstone

Robert Ekey

For the curious child fascinated by natural events and how nature recovers, this early reader explains the dramatic Yell

Ages 5–8

Cover of Stocking Up for the Storm

Katie Woo's Neighborhood

Stocking Up for the Storm

For the child who feels nervous when the sky gets dark or the wind starts to howl, this story shows how preparing togeth

Cover of Hurricanes: Weathering the Storm

All Aboard Science Reader #3

Hurricanes: Weathering the Storm

Learn exactly how massive storms form over the ocean and what happens when these powerful forces of nature reach the sho

Cover of Dog Watch

Emma Every Day #7

For children who feel nervous during loud storms or power outages, this gentle story shows how a service dog helps her o

Cover of The Big Bad Blizzard

Scooby-Doo! Readers #21

The Big Bad Blizzard

For children learning to handle unexpected changes in weather while discovering the importance of helping others in thei

Cover of Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes

Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes

Molten rock rises from deep within the Earth to reshape the landscape in this look at how volcanoes form and the power t

Cover of The Bravest Cat!

The Bravest Cat!

Witness the incredible true story of a mother cat who braved a burning New York City building to pull her kittens to saf

Cover of Earthquakes and Tsunamis

Usborne Beginners

Earthquakes and Tsunamis

Discover the history of railroads and the mechanics of famous locomotives in this informative look at how different type

Cover of Noah Saves Grandpa Mouse

Noah Saves Grandpa Mouse

Grandpa Mouse shares his perspective on the great flood, showing what it was like for a tiny creature to find safety on

Cover of Danger! Volcanoes

SeeMore Readers

Danger! Volcanoes

Molten rock and tectonic shifts fuel the planet's most explosive forces, from the science of eruptions to the history of

Cover of What Are Droughts?

Let's Find Out! Weather #1

What Are Droughts?

When the rain stops and the land turns dry, rivers vanish and crops fail; learn why droughts happen and how to save ever

Cover of What Are Thunderstorms?

Let's Read About Weather

What Are Thunderstorms?

For the child who hides under the covers when the sky gets dark: this gentle guide uses science to transform scary booms

Cover of Too Small Tola Makes It Count

Too Small Tola #4

Too Small Tola Makes It Count

Tola loves using math to help her neighbors in Lagos, but she must find a new kind of strength when her classmates accus

Cover of Hayley the Rain Fairy

Rainbow Magic #10

Hayley the Rain Fairy

For the early reader who loves sparkle and magic, this story builds confidence through a predictable quest to help a fri

Cover of Noah's Ark

Penguin Young Readers: Level 2

For the child curious about ancient stories and how faith can provide safety and hope during life's biggest storms.

Cover of Houghton Mifflin Soar to Success Reader, Level 6 Set 7 Storms

Houghton Mifflin Soar to Success Reader, Level 6 Set 7 Storms

Houghton Mifflin

For children curious about extreme weather, this reader explores different types of storms. It helps demystify these pow