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The Best Asia Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Orange for the Sunsets

By Tina Athaide

Two friends face a regime's ultimatum, testing their bond and redefining home.

336 pages· 49,862 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 962 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2019

Patron Saints of Nothing

A teen seeks the truth behind his cousin's murder in a war-torn land.

352 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 20,954 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2021

Iron Widow

By Xiran Jay Zhao · Book #1 in the Iron Widow series

A girl defies a deadly system, seeking revenge and power in a world of giant robots.

394 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 113,710 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Any Day with You

A girl uses filmmaking to keep her great-grandfather from leaving for the Philippines.

216 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 563 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

Mochi Queen

Jasmine defies tradition to pound mochi before her sister. Can she succeed?

128 pages· 10,033 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,173 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

A girl seeks the Old Man on the Moon to change her family's fortune.

278 pages· 42,343 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 55,415 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2019

They Called Us Enemy

A boy's childhood unfolds in WWII American camps, questioning identity and resilience.

204 pages· 12,726 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 56,895 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Night Diary

A young girl navigates a divided land, seeking identity and hope amidst India's partition.

Newbery Medal (2019)
304 pages· 50,124 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 21,183 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

The Bridge Home

Homeless kids find hope and freedom, but illness threatens their fragile world.

208 pages· 34,537 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 11,969 ratings
$16.99
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

When You Trap a Tiger

A girl must decide: make a deal with a magical tiger or risk losing her grandmother.

297 pages· 53,745 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 20,930 ratings
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Asia Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about asia for the youngest readers and listeners.

Rapunzel

Ages 2–5 · 2017

A girl with long hair is trapped in a tower in a vibrant Indian retelling.

Mahatma Gandhi

Ages 0–3 · 2019

A rebellious youth becomes a symbol of peace, uniting a nation.

Bruce Lee
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Bruce Lee

Ages 1–3 · 2019

A young martial artist defies Hollywood's barriers to become a film legend.

Up to My Knees!

Ages 0–2 · 2020

A sunflower grows taller. How high will it reach?

Holi Colors
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Holi Colors

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Discover Holi's vibrant colors and joyful celebrations.

What Do You Wear?

Ages 0–3 · 1980

Discover animals in playful outfits, making dressing up fun for toddlers.

Diwali

Ages 2–4 · 2018

Discover Diwali's magic, where light triumphs over darkness.

First Book of Sushi

Ages 0–3 · 2001

Discover Japanese cuisine through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations.

Bringing In the New Year

Ages 0–3 · 2008

Join a family as they prepare and celebrate the vibrant Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year

Ages 2–4 · 2018

Discover the vibrant traditions of Lunar New Year in this festive celebration.

The Animals of Chinese New Year
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The Animals of Chinese New Year

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Twelve animals race across a river to win the honor of representing the new year. Who will triumph?

12 Lucky Animals

Ages 2–4 · 2018

Discover your lucky animal in this bilingual journey through the Chinese zodiac.

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Asia Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about asia for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Book Uncle and Me

Ages 7–10 · 2012

A young girl named Yasmin visits a free library on the corner and returns a book about doves and their king, who gets stuck in a hunter's net.

Stone Soup
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Stone Soup

Ages 4–8 · 2003

Strangers inspire a wary village to create a feast from stones.

Sakamoto's Swim Club

Ages 6–10 · 2021

A teacher transforms plantation kids into Olympic swimmers using innovative techniques.

In the Tall Grass

Ages 2–8 · 2007

Tiny explorers uncover hidden wonders in a magical grass world.

Manjhi Moves a Mountain

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A man carves a mountain path, transforming his village's future.

Watercress

Ages 4–7 · 2021

A roadside discovery reveals a family's hidden heritage and unites past and present.

Malala's Magic Pencil

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A young girl's desire for a magic pencil leads her to discover the power of her own voice and the importance of education.

Danbi Leads the School Parade

Ages 3–7 · 2020

A new girl turns silence into a joyful parade, bridging cultures with imagination.

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A young girl visits her neighbors on Chinese New Year and causes chaos in their home, leading to a series of unfortunate events and a lesson in responsibility and kindness.

The Nian Monster

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A clever girl faces a fearsome monster threatening Shanghai during Chinese New Year.

A Bowl Full of Peace

Ages 6–11 · 2020

Survive the atomic bombing of Nagasaki and find hope in a miraculous discovery.

Snow Leopard

Ages 5–8 · 2019

Follow tracks in the snow to uncover the elusive snow leopard's hidden world.

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Asia Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about asia for developing and independent readers.

Bronze and Sunflower

Ages 9–12 · 2005

Two children find solace and friendship amidst loss and hardship.

Inside Out & Back Again

Ages 8–12 · 2011

A young girl flees war-torn Vietnam, seeking hope in America.

The Astonishing Color of After

Ages 14–18 · 2018

A girl seeks her mother's spirit in Taiwan, uncovering family secrets and confronting her grief.

Yolk

Ages 14–18 · 2021

Estranged sisters must reunite and swap identities to face life-threatening challenges.

Paper Wishes

Ages 9–12 · 2016

A girl clings to hope as her family is uprooted during wartime.

The Jungle Book

Ages 10–14 · 1894

A boy raised by wolves must outwit a vengeful tiger in the jungle.

Everything, Everything

Ages 12–18 · 2015

A girl allergic to the world risks everything for a forbidden love next door.

Harley in the Sky

Ages 12–18 · 2020

A teen defies her family to chase her circus dreams, facing harsh truths and sacrifices.

Lalani of the Distant Sea

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A girl braves a perilous sea quest to save her mother and her future.

Kira-Kira

Ages 12–15 · 2004

A sister's illness challenges Katie to find hope in a world that seems to dim without her light.

American Born Chinese

Ages 12–18 · 2006

Three lives collide in a surprising twist, challenging identity and stereotypes.

Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
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Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

Ages 6–9 · 2008

A young boy struggles to navigate school and friendships while dealing with his own anxieties and fears.

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