The Best Weather Books for Preschool Kids
I grew up on a farm, so my parents constantly watched and worried about the weather. As a child, the weather was something that both delighted and scared me.
How do you explain various weather phenomena to your preschool kids? How about through books? Perfect for your weather unit, here are some great books to help even the littlest learners understand all types of weather. You can find them at book stores or your local library.
You can add these favorite books to your science center and use them to supplement your science activities.
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Weather Books For Kids
From nonfiction texts to wonderful picture books, you can explore the natural world with this list of my favorite weather books for little kids. I know you and your kids will enjoy the titles on this book list.
These books will be great for your weather-theme storytime or study of natural science. They will be a great addition to your science center, a weather station dramatic play area, or these books for preschoolers are great for your class library.
All About Weather by Huda Harajl
The beautiful illustrations and simple yet informative text will help your kids learn about different kinds of weather and different seasons.
Wow! Weather! by Paul Deanno
Help children understand weather concepts like temperature, hurricanes, tornados, hail, thunderstorms, snow, lightning, and the sun in a simple way with this picture book.
Books About Rain
Splish! Splash! A Book About Rain by Josepha Sherman
With simple illustrations, the author explains rain in an easy-to-understand way.
Worm Weather by Jean Taft
With super-cute illustrations and simple text, young learners can see how a rainy day affects the world above and below the ground.
Rain by Manya Stojic
This was one of my son’s favorite picture books when he was little. He loved animals, and the illustrations in this story are amazing. All the different animals know that rain is coming. They can hear, smell, see, and feel it. This title is also provides a great way to study the 5 senses.
Books About Clouds
Explore My World Clouds by Marfe Ferguson Delano
With beautiful photos and simple-to-read text, help your kids learn about the water cycle in this cloud book.
Little Cloud by Eric Carle
The little cloud experiments with changing into different shapes in this lovely story.
It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles G. Shaw
This is a great story that is a classic children’s book. The white shapes against the blue background keep kids guessing until the surprise ending.
Shapes in the Sky A Book About Clouds by Josepha Sherman
From big clouds to little clouds, teach kids about the different types of clouds with the beautiful illustrations in this picture book.
Clouds by Anne Rockwell
Here is another book that will help you teach kids about the different types of clouds.
Books About Wind
I Face the Wind by Vicki Cobb
This book is a great science book that teaches kids about the concept of air and encourages kids to try simple experiments.
Like a Windy Day by Frank Asch
This book will help you see, in a playful way, how the wind affects us.
The Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins
A rhyming story about how the wind effects us.
Gusts and Gales A Book About Wind by Josepha Sherman
Learn about different types of winds and extreme wind weather.
Feel the Wind by Arthur Dorros
Help kids understand the science of wind in an understandable way.
Books About the Sun
Sunlight by Erin Edison
Prefer to talk about sunny days? Use this great book to explore how the sun creates warmth, light, seasons, and weather with this non-fiction book.
Sunshine Make the Seasons by Dr. Franklyn M. Branley
Teach kids about the sun and how it impacts the changing seasons in a fun way.
Books About Snow
You can also find more books about snow on this list of winter books for preschoolers.
All About Winter Weather by Kathryn Clay
From a snowy day to frigid temperatures, this is a great read to learn about winter weather.
What Can You See in Winter? by Sian Smith
Get out the hot chocolate and explore winter weather with this nonfiction book.
Books About Clothing
Ready for the Weather by Sarah Jones
Help your kids think about how to prepare for different types of weather.
Additional Preschool Weather Activities
Are you looking for additional weather activities for your seasonal themed unit and lesson plans? Check out these ideas from Early Learning Ideas.
