Getting Ready for an Earthquake: A Fun and Empowering Guide to Earthquake Safety for Kids

When the ground shakes, will your little one know what to do?

Getting Ready for an Earthquake is a fun, friendly, and practical guide that helps little ones understand earthquakes and learn how to stay safe-before, during, and after the shaking.

With easy-to-understand explanations, gentle illustrations, and interactive elements, this book transforms emergency preparedness into an empowering learning adventure. From packing an emergency kit to practicing "Drop, Cover, and Hold On," kids will gain the confidence and tools they need to feel safe and ready.

Whether you live in an earthquake-prone area or just want to be prepared, this gentle and engaging picture book makes a wonderful addition to your home, school, or library collection.

Designed with little ones in mind, this interactive book features:

- Simple science: What causes earthquakes?

- Relatable comparisons: Elephants and trucks help explain the shaking!

- Before-the-quake prep: Emergency kits, room safety, family planning

- During-the-quake safety: What to do in bed, in the car, at school, or outside

- After the quake: How to check in, manage big feelings, and stay safe

The mission of this book is to provide your child with the following:

Learn what earthquakes are and why they happen in a simple, age-appropriate way.

Understand how to stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake using clear, practical steps.

Empower your little one with knowledge and confidence to take action and feel in control during emergencies.

Encourage open conversations with family members about earthquake safety and planning.

Reduce their anxiety and fear about earthquake preparedness through gentle, supportive storytelling.

Embrace safety as a skill they can practice-making preparedness feel natural, not scary.

Perfect for:

- home

- school

- library