Best Books about Bonfire Night, Fireworks & Fire Stories for Children
This booklist for young readers explores fire and fireworks – perfect for finding bonfire night stories for children!
The traditions of Bonfire Night have long lit up children’s imaginations with explosive tales of mischief and bravery. Explore the origin story of this annual festival in Mr Fawkes, the King and the Gunpowder Plot, or embark on a hilarious firework-hunting adventure in The Naughtiest Unicorn and the Firework Festival.
Inspired by fire, younger readers will love The Boy on Fire, a picturebook that explores themes of friendship and self-acceptance, while for older readers, My Life on Fire sensitively tackles family upheaval and complex moral issues. Some historical fiction is included, and for more we also have a separate Fire of London Booklist.
With dragons, phoenixes, hedgehogs, cats and even fleas featured, there’s plenty to set alight young imaginations in this list of the best children’s books about bonfire night, fireworks and fire!