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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
Inside Out & Back Again
A young girl flees war-torn Vietnam, seeking hope in America.
262 pages· 14,925 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 68,447 ratings
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Books About Southeast Asia · 40 titles considered
The Best Southeast Asia Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about southeast asia? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Southeast Asia
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Lalani of the Distant Sea
A girl braves a perilous sea quest to save her mother and her future.
400 pages· 51,828 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,921 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2019
House Without Walls
A perilous journey to find a new home tests courage and hope.
336 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 240 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021
Wishes
By Muon Thi Van, Victo Ngai (Illustrator)
A young girl faces a life-changing journey across the sea in search of a new home.
34 pages· 77 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 2,006 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
How to Make Friends with the Sea
A boy's fears are tested when his mother fosters an orphaned child.
368 pages· 62,598 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 558 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021
When Lola Visits
By Michelle Sterling, Aaron Asis (Illustrator)
A young girl's summer transforms with her grandmother's visit, filled with traditions and a lasting surprise.
40 pages· 504 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 760 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008
The Secret of the Sacred Temple: Cambodia
By Elizabeth Singer Hunt · Book #5 in the Secret Agent Jack Stalwart series
A secret agent races to save a missing archaeologist and uncover his brother's fate.
128 pages· 10,381 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 388 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1993
The Lotus Seed
By Sherry Garland, Tatsuro Kiuchi (Illustrator)
A girl flees Vietnam, carrying a lotus seed as a symbol of her lost homeland.
32 pages· 473 words· Est. 6 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 856 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
Titan and the Wild Boars
A soccer team trapped in a flooded cave faces a race against time for survival.
48 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 208 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Marshmallow & Jordan
By Alina Chau
A paralyzed athlete meets a magical elephant, sparking new dreams and hidden secrets.
384 pages· 5,989 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,448 ratings
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Southeast Asia Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about southeast asia for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$895
Go to Sleep, Gecko!
Ages 4–7 · 2006
Gecko's complaint about fireflies sparks chaos, revealing the village's interconnectedness.
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$1999
The Gift of the Crocodile
Ages 4–8 · 2000
A mistreated girl finds an unexpected ally in a crocodile. Will magic save her from jealousy?
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$1799
The Umbrella Queen
Ages 4–8 · 2008
Can Noot's imaginative umbrellas win the King's favor despite breaking tradition?
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$1699
Mommy Sayang
Ages 4–7 · 2019
A young girl faces her mother's illness, finding strength in love and hope.
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$1195
Jouanah
Ages 5–8 · 1996
A mistreated girl in Southeast Asia finds hope through a magical transformation and a lost shoe.
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$1899
Doña Esmeralda, Who Ate Everything
Ages 4–8 · 2022
A hungry lady devours leftovers until she discovers children's tasty treats.
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$699
Hush!
Ages 5–6 · 1996
A mother pleads with animals to keep her baby asleep.
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$495
How Tiger Got His Stripes
Ages 4–8 · 2006
Tiger seeks wisdom but gains stripes instead.
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Run, Elephant, Run
Ages 3–6 · 2017
Lost in the rainforest, a young elephant must escape a prowling tiger.
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$795
The Turtle and the Monkey
Ages 4–7 · 1983
A greedy monkey demands more than his share of bananas.
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Southeast Asia Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about southeast asia for developing and independent readers.
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Ascent
Ages 12–+ · 2018
A climber faces treacherous jungles and a brutal regime to reach an isolated peak.
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$1795
Girl of the Southern Sea
Ages 9–12 · 2019
A Jakarta girl must navigate superstition and hardship to pursue her dream of education.
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$1699
The Apprentices
Ages 10–14 · 2013
Separated by distance, two friends use magic to thwart a looming threat.
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$599
Judy, Prisoner of War
Ages 7–10 · 2018
A canine soldier becomes a WWII POW, facing survival and heroism behind enemy lines.
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$1499
Filipino Children's Favorite Stories
Ages 5–10 · 2000
Discover timeless Filipino tales where cleverness and courage triumph over adversity.
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$799
Water Buffalo Days
Ages 8–12 · 1997
A boy and his buffalo face jungle dangers together.
Graphic Nov.
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$2299
Fly on the Wall
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A boy defies his family to embark on a secret solo adventure across the world.
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$695
Rickshaw Girl
Ages 7–10 · 2007
A young artist's bold plan to aid her family spirals into debt, testing her courage and creativity.
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$1699
Ten
Ages 10–12 · 2009
Maya battles for girls' soccer and family unity amidst cultural expectations and school challenges.
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$699
Tua and the Elephant
Ages 8–11 · 2011
A girl meets an elephant needing help, leading to an unexpected friendship.
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$899
A Million Shades of Gray
Ages 10–14 · 2009
A young elephant trainer must choose between captivity and a perilous escape through the jungle.
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$1799
Rising Water
Ages 10–14 · 2019
Twelve boys and their coach trapped in a flooded cave face a race against time for survival.