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The Best China Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about china? 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.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Chinese Cinderella
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About China

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

By Grace Lin · Book #1 in the Where the Mountain Meets the Moon series

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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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2008

Panda Kisses

A baby panda searches for the perfect kiss, discovering it might be closer than he thinks.

32 pages· 105 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 116 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1999

Chinese Cinderella

An unloved daughter battles family disdain in 1940s China, seeking love and triumph.

240 pages
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 42,394 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Stone Soup

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

32 pages· 965 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 15,131 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

By Natasha Yim, Grace Zong (Illustrator)

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.

32 pages· 1,050 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,092 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

Two of Everything

A mysterious pot doubles everything placed inside. What will it create next?

32 pages· 935 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 935 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

The Nian Monster

By Andrea Wang, Alina Chau (Illustrator)

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

32 pages· 886 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 540 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1968

Tikki Tikki Tembo

A boy's long name leads to unexpected trouble in a classic folktale.

48 pages· 1,142 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 65,206 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

Lon Po Po

A Chinese twist on Little Red Riding Hood reveals unexpected dangers and clever survival.

Caldecott Medal (1990)
32 pages· 1,184 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 18,690 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

The Empty Pot

By Demi

A young boy named Ping is given a special seed by the Emperor to grow the most beautiful flower, but it refuses to sprout.

32 pages· 671 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 5,970 ratings
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China Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

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

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.

Dim Sum for Everyone!

Ages 3–7 · 2001

Discover the joy of dim sum with a family sharing their favorite treats.

Humpty Dumpty
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Humpty Dumpty

Ages 0–2 · 2010

Discover a nursery rhyme book that babies can chew, pull, and explore without damage.

First Words Mandarin
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First Words Mandarin

Ages 2–6 · 2019

Discover 12 Mandarin words with illustrations and pronunciation guides.

Happy Chinese New Year!
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Happy Chinese New Year!

Ages 0–3 · 2022

Join zodiac animals as they prepare for a festive Chinese New Year celebration.

Little Panda
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Little Panda

Ages 3–5 · 2019

Little Panda explores the jungle, with mama always nearby.

My First Mandarin Words with Gordon & Li Li

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Cousins bridge language barriers with simple words in English and Mandarin.

Baby Loves Lunar Phases on Chinese New Year!
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Baby Loves Lunar Phases on Chinese New Year!

Ages 0–3 · 2021

Discover lunar phases through a baby's eyes during Chinese New Year.

Baby's First Chinese New Year
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Baby's First Chinese New Year

Ages 0–2 · 2018

Discover Chinese New Year traditions through vibrant images and simple text perfect for little hands.

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China Picture Books

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

The Empty Pot

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A test of honesty reveals true worth.

April Fools' Fiasco

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A bookstore prank turns into a real robbery. Can the kids solve the mystery?

Tu Youyou's Discovery

Ages 5–8 · 2021

A scientist's quest to cure malaria changes the world.

Mountain Chef

Ages 6–9 · 2016

A cook's ingenuity saves a wilderness expedition, inspiring the National Park Service.

Yeh-Shen

Ages 4–8 · 1982

A magical fish's spirit helps a mistreated girl attend a life-changing festival.

Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like
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Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like

Ages 3–5 · 1976

A dragon defends Wu from northern invaders.

Grandpa Grumps

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Can Daisy make her grumpy grandpa smile before he returns to China?

The Dancing Dragon

Ages 5–7 · 1996

Unfold the magic of a Chinese New Year celebration.

The Tiger Prince

Ages 4–8 · 2005

A prince must learn tiger ways to end a deadly conflict.

Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu

Ages 5–8 · 2024

A princess locks herself away, seeking culinary freedom. Can a chef's dish lure her out?

The Paper Dragon
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The Paper Dragon

Ages 5–8 · 1997

A humble painter must face a fearsome dragon to save his village.

The Five Chinese Brothers

Ages 4–8 · 1938

Five brothers, five extraordinary abilities, one clever adventure awaits.

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China Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about china for developing and independent readers.

Graphic Nov.
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Tintin in Tibet

Ages 10–13 · 1959

A plane crash in the Himalayas leads to a daring rescue mission.

Gladys Aylward

1970

A woman braves war-torn China to fulfill a divine mission.

Alice-Miranda in China

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A cultural exchange in Beijing leads to a circus sabotage mystery.

Secret Admirer
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Secret Admirer

Ages 7–9 · 2015

Secret admirer sends clues. Can they solve the Valentine mystery?

Pandas and Other Endangered Species
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Pandas and Other Endangered Species

Ages 7–9 · 2012

The book explores the lives of endangered species, including giant pandas, and the efforts of conservationists to protect them.

The Flying Chinese Wonders

Ages 6–10 · 2011

A boy is flattened by a bulletin board and becomes involved in a Chinese acrobatic performance

The Year of the Fortune Cookie

Ages 6–9 · 2014

Anna's journey to China reveals where she truly belongs.

Colossal Fossil
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Colossal Fossil

Ages 6–9 · 2018

A sleepover at a museum turns mysterious after a loud crash. What happened to the Spinosaurus?

China: Land of the Emperor's Great Wall
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China: Land of the Emperor's Great Wall

Ages 7–10 · 2014

Uncover the mysteries of the Dragon King and ancient China with Jack and Annie.

Detective Camp

Ages 7–9 · 2006

Three friends attend a detective camp and solve a mystery involving a stolen ring and a treasure hunt.

When the Sea Turned to Silver

Ages 9–12 · 2016

A girl must find a mystical stone to rescue her kidnapped grandmother.

The Clockwork Dragon

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young tracker races against time to stop a deadly conspiracy threatening his existence.

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