inside: A huge annotated list of sun books for children, including both fiction and non-fiction titles for preschool and elementary school.
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Whether you’re looking for picture books to go with a preschool summer sun theme, folktales to captivate elementary students studying earth and space, or perfect non-fiction books that will keep your children’s interest Kids, I’ve got you covered. .
I love putting together book lists that are helpful for teachers and parents. the best ones end up taking a lot of research time, and this one is no exception. I kept finding more titles I wanted to include!
but don’t worry. I have made it easy for you to navigate. I’ve sorted the resulting huge list of books about the sun into categories. it is divided into fiction and non-fiction, and then broken down by age group.
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fiction books about the sun
Most of these fictional books about the sun are about how the sun affects life on earth. many of these will fit well with science lessons about shadows, heat, evaporation, light, and day vs. night.
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concept books for toddlers and preschoolers
This very simple set of children’s books about sunlight can help you teach young children some fundamental ideas. these can also open up a discussion about many of those big questions kids this age are asking.
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For young children, fun in the sun by roger priddy (affiliate) is a cute touch-and-feel board book about various animals having fun in the sun.
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sun by carol thompson (affiliate) is a concept book with sweet illustrations and few words. it conveys that the sun rises and sets, and in between it generates shadows, heat and sunburn.
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the sun is my favorite star by frank asch (affiliate) is a simple first-person narrative that follows a boy and the sun through a day. in simple language, it covers basic concepts including shadows and evaporation. above all, it reinforces the concept that the sun is actually a star. I love the bright, simple graphics and large pages. this pick is a solid sun read-aloud book.
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Related: You might also like this solar-themed naming activity I recently posted.
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picture books about the sun for kindergarten
The following solar books are a bit longer. They’re suitable for kids in kindergarten and up, though you may be able to catch the attention of older preschoolers with them, too.
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the rain puddle by adelaide holl (affiliate) is a cute cumulative tale about animals who see their reflection in a puddle and think there are animals trapped in there. then the puddle dries up and the animals “escape”. this book is a good introduction to talk about the sun as a source of light (reflection) and heat (evaporation).
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sun by sam usher (affiliate) is about a boy and his grandfather who go on an adventure on a hot sunny day. it’s not really about the sun. however, it does have the “the sun beat down” refrain, which could open up conversations about how the sun warms the earth.
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the sun shines everywhere, by mary ann hoberman and luciano lozano (affiliate) teaches the concept of the title, as well as introduces children to countries and cultures from around the world. rhyming text and engaging illustrations make it a good choice for both preschool and kindergarten.
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The dragon is coming! by valeri gorbachev (affiliate) is another interesting cumulative story about the sun. in this, a mouse believes that a dragon has swallowed the sun. in the end, it turns out to be just a passing thunder cloud. this story would also be good to talk about fears.
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summer sun rising from w. nikola-lisa (affiliate) is more about the rhythm of a day on a farm, but each page ends with a line about where the sun is in the sky or what it’s causing, like “the summer sun is stirring up a summer breeze “. I would pair this with a non-fiction book like the sun! one in a billion (described below).
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Illustrated books for primary school
Elementary children are ready for more complex stories and are ready to understand folktales without confusing them with reality. each of these sun books would integrate well with a science unit or could stand on its own.
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the raven tale by naomi howarth (affiliate) has beautiful illustrations and perfectly rhyming text that is a joy to read aloud. The story tells the Native American legend of how a brave raven flew to ask the sun for help to get through the winter.
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lucia and the light by phyllis root (affiliate) could be a good introduction to a science unit on the sun or a geography lesson on arctic winters. keep in mind that this book may scare preschoolers (but would appeal to elementary schoolers).
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how maui slowed down the sun by peter gossage (affiliate) retells a maori myth. the illustrations feature striking tribal patterns and the story is captivating. Combine this book with lessons on day and night and the rotation of the earth.
(FYI, Maui is a character from the Disney movie Moana. Students who are big fans may recognize the narrative, who makes a brief cameo in the movie.)
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curious george discovers the sun (affiliate) follows everyone’s favorite curious monkey as he learns about the sun as a source of solar energy and heat. He even helps the man with the yellow hat build a solar oven.
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(By the way, we also built a solar oven here a few years ago, and cooked pizza in it. It was so much fun!)
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the lizard and the sun / la lagartija y el sol by alma flor ada (affiliate) is a Mexican folk tale, told in English and Spanish. tells how the sun disappears and a lizard persists in looking for it.
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Finally, Daughter of the Sun by Pat Sherman (affiliate) is a retelling of folktales that seems to be a good choice even for elementary school students. I’m still waiting to get a copy of this from my library, but the reviews are very positive.
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update: I’m adding some new books about the sun, and I really liked usha and the stolen sun by bree galbraith (illustrated by josée bisaillon). has an underlying theme of using communication for conflict resolution. would make a good character education tie-in for a unit on the sun and moon.
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nonfiction books about the sun
These nonfiction books tend to focus on the sun as a star, as well as explaining the reasons behind our experiences with that star here on earth.
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nonfiction for preschools and kindergartens
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sun! one in a billion by stacy mcanulty (affiliate) gets my enthusiastic thumbs up for preschool through about first grade. the story is told in the first person – by the sun himself, full of personality. the book covers the concept that the sun is one of many stars.
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sun by marion dane bauer (affiliate) is also simple enough for some preschoolers. language and illustrations are identifiable. explains that the sun is one of many stars and that the earth is just the right distance away for life to flourish.
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elementary nonfiction
These nonfiction books about the sun for grades 1-3 are a bit longer and more packed with facts. however, they remain accessible and engaging for younger readers.
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the sun by melanie chrismer (affiliate): This academic book for first and second grades describes basic scientific facts about the sun and includes a table of contents and a very brief index.
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the sun: our closest star by dr. Franklin M. branley (affiliate) focuses on the sun as a star that provides us with heat, light and energy. includes a wide variety of facts in a way that is relevant to elementary school children.
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what he does day and night is also from dr. Franklin M. branley (affiliate). This book clearly explains how the rotation of the earth, rather than the actual movement of the sun, causes night and day. one section even illustrates how you can make a human model of the process.
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sun up, sun down by gail gibbons (affiliate) covers the earth’s rotation, shadows, rainbows and more in a simple first-person narrative format.
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the sun is a big thing by nick seluk (affiliate) is a fun explanation of the sun’s role in the solar system. cartoon-style illustrations make the topic accessible to elementary school students.
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the sun: our amazing star by patricia brennan demuth (affiliate): actual photos and lots of facts presented at a pace appropriate for grades 1-3. I really like how the writer’s tone sounds like a friendly science teacher who grabs your attention.
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upper primary
Older kids are itching for more details, and these solar books give it to them.
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the sun by nick hunter (affiliate) takes upper elementary students on an engaging imaginary journey into the sun.
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the sun by elaine landau (affiliate) – is appropriate for grades 3-5. includes eye-catching graphics and is written as a narrative that speaks directly to readers.
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the sun by george capaccio (affiliate) is a good option for older students who want details about the sun that they can’t find anywhere else.
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more resources to teach children about the sun
While researching this post, I found a couple more resources for teaching kids about the sun. Also, I have some posts here on my site that you might find useful as well.
I first came across NASA’s fantastic space place website, which offers a wide variety of sun resources for elementary students, including games, crafts, videos, and more.
Below, I have a couple of resources on solar eclipses. When we had the great solar eclipse in North America a few years ago, I created this easy solar eclipse craft and put together a list of books on solar eclipses. I think it would also be interesting to use them in years without eclipses.
Finally, here’s a sun song and video that are just plain fun, as well as educational…
Be careful, the song will stick in your head!
If you have other favorite books about the sun, I’d love to hear them, either in the comments or via social media.
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