25 Best Books About Weather for Preschoolers

This book became a favorite during our spring unit—my son especially loved noticing which flowers in the story matched the ones blooming outside. The illustrations gently walk kids through each season, helping them see how weather changes the world around us. It’s one of those quiet, beautiful books that leads to lots of little “Aha!” moments, especially when paired with nature walks.

If your child loves silly rhymes and bright illustrations, this book is a win. We had such a laugh reading it aloud—Dr. Seuss-style tongue twisters kept us on our toes! It does a surprisingly good job explaining weather terms like cumulus clouds and rain cycles in a way that feels more like a game than a science lesson.

This was one of the first nonfiction weather books we read, and it hit the sweet spot between being educational and easy to follow. The bright layout and short chunks of info helped my son stay focused, and he still points out weather terms he learned from it when we watch the forecast together. A solid pick if you're just introducing basic concepts.

Thunderstorms used to scare my son, but this book helped him feel more in control. The story breaks down what thunder and lightning actually are, without being too intense or technical. After reading it, we even made our own “storm in a jar” to keep the conversation going. It’s a gentle introduction to a powerful natural event.

Eric Carle never misses, and this story is no exception. My son loved imagining what he’d shape-shift into if he were a cloud—this turned into a whole afternoon of cloud-watching and sketching. The book encourages creativity while subtly introducing how clouds change and move. Great for sparking outdoor exploration after reading.

This one’s better if your child is a bit more curious than cautious—tornadoes can be a heavy topic. That said, Gibbons does a great job using illustrations to make the science behind storms understandable and less intimidating. We used this book during a Midwest weather week and paired it with a mini tornado in a bottle experiment.

We live in a warm climate, so this book let my son experience the magic of snow for the first time—through the eyes of a child seeing it fall outside his window. The poetic tone and gentle illustrations make it feel like a quiet winter morning. It led to lots of questions, and even a cotton-ball snow scene craft afterward.

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This one always brings a smile—it’s simple, familiar, and perfect for singing aloud when the skies turn gray. We’ve read it on countless rainy afternoons, often followed by splashing in puddles or making paper umbrellas. It’s a sweet way to turn a gloomy day into something fun and cozy.

This book is packed with real photographs, which made it especially appealing when my son wanted to “see the real thing.” We didn’t read it in one sitting—it’s better to explore a few pages at a time—but it answered so many of his big weather questions. It felt like having a mini weather encyclopedia at our fingertips.

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We paired this with cutting paper snowflakes and freezing water to see how crystals form—super hands-on. The visuals are stunning and really highlight the science in a way that preschoolers can follow. My son was amazed that no two snowflakes are alike, and now he brings it up every time he sees frost on the car windows.

This story is such a fun blend of color, weather, and teamwork. It’s not strictly a weather book, but the storm-cloud conflict tied in nicely when we talked about how light and water make rainbows. Plus, it opened up a good conversation about friendship and working together, which is always a bonus.

We sang our way through this one—yes, literally. It’s a cheerful read that gets kids moving, even on dreary days. The animal illustrations are joyful and energetic, and after reading, my son insisted we dance to the song in our living room while pretending it was raining. Definitely a mood-lifter.

This was a sensory hit—flaps, textures, pop-ups. It’s the kind of book where every page brings a “Wow!” (pun intended). My son loved the hurricane page the most because of the spinning wheel, and it helped him visualize big weather systems without fear. It turned weather into a playful adventure.

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This one’s a calm, balanced read that gives kids a little bit of everything. It helped us compare different weather types without diving too deep. We read it early in our weather unit and returned to it again when a new kind of weather popped up—like snow flurries or strong winds—so it served as a great reference point.

This book turned an ordinary rainy day into an adventure. The rhyming text is quick and fun, and we ended up reading it more than once in a single sitting. Afterward, we checked the sidewalk for real worms (and found plenty), which made the story feel even more real. It’s a great pick for encouraging curiosity in little moments.

Freddy was an instant hit in our house—my son loved that he was a weather-obsessed frog! The story combines humor and actual forecasting basics, which led to my son pretending to be “Freddy” and giving weather reports in the kitchen. If your child likes characters with a bit of spunk and purpose, this one’s a winner.

This sweet little story inspired us to make our own paper kites and test them out in the backyard. It captures the joy of a windy spring day and the teamwork between Bear and Mole is gentle and lovely. We used this book to talk about wind and also friendship—double win.

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We didn’t just read this one—we used it. It’s part book, part craft guide, and perfect for kids who like to get hands-on. We built a simple weather vane after reading the wind section and even kept a weather journal for a week. Definitely a go-to if you’re planning a full weather unit at home.

This is one of the best books about seasons for preschoolers.

This one’s more poetic and slower-paced, which made it a nice quiet-time read. My son liked guessing who liked the rain in each part—frogs? snails? kids? It gave us a reason to talk about animals and how they handle weather too. Soft, thoughtful, and just a little whimsical.

This one is great for preschoolers who want “real” weather info without getting overwhelmed. My son loved the vibrant photos and learning weather words like “anemometer” (which he then tried to pronounce for a week). We used this as a follow-up to our more story-based books for a stronger science tie-in.

We first read this one on a windy day, which made it extra memorable. It explains different types of wind and how they move things around us. Afterward, we watched leaves blow across the yard and tried racing paper boats in the breeze. It’s simple but really effective for connecting story to real-life experiences.

This book felt like a cozy little celebration of spring. My son loved the idea of Mole trying to wake up Bear—he found it hilarious. It’s a gentle way to introduce how seasons change and what spring looks like after a long winter. We ended up making spring collages the same week, pulling in flowers, sunshine, and all the things Bear might see when he wakes up.

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Classic Golden Book charm with a solid weather overview. It’s nostalgic for me, but also worked well for teaching the basics in a way that wasn’t too dense. We read this as a bedtime story more than once—it’s short, simple, and sparked a few “why” questions that led to deeper conversations.

A bit more advanced, but we used parts of this book in small chunks. My son loved the mazes and weather matching games—it felt like play, but with a science twist. I wouldn’t use it as a first weather book, but it’s a great follow-up once they’ve got the basics and want to “do” something with what they’ve learned. Use it with our weather activities for preschoolers to turn reading into a hands-on learning experience.

This one’s a better fit for older preschoolers or early elementary kids, but we still found value in it. We read selected pages together, especially the parts about the water cycle and clouds. It’s definitely a book to grow into, and if your child is always asking “why does this happen?”—this book will help answer that.