Books About The Middle East · 140 titles considered

The Best The Middle East Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about the middle east? 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.

Unsettled
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About The Middle East

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Other Words for Home

By Jasmine Warga

A girl leaves Syria for America, facing new challenges and discovering herself.

Newbery Medal (2020)
342 pages· 30,125 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 35,356 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Unsettled

A girl navigates a new life in America, facing cultural challenges and sibling rivalry in her quest for belonging.

352 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,802 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020

Everything Sad Is Untrue

A refugee boy spins tales to claim his truth in a skeptical classroom.

356 pages· 85,022 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 45,689 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Cat Detective

A royal cat and beetle sidekick hunt a thief in ancient Egypt.

240 pages· 28,792 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 824 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2018

Amal Unbound

By Aisha Saeed · Book #1 in the Amal Unbound series

A young girl's dream is shattered by a powerful family's control. Can she reclaim her freedom?

240 pages· 39,370 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 19,046 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2012

I Am Malala

A girl defies the Taliban for education, surviving a deadly attack.

327 pages· 90,914 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 635,501 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Refuge

By Anne Booth, Sam Usher (Illustrator)

A family flees through the desert, seeking refuge from danger.

32 pages
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 259 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2017

Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam

Two neighbors must overcome hardships and cultural differences to save their friendship.

24 pages· 420 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 505 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

Song of the Old City

By Anna Pellicioli, Merve Atilgan (Illustrator)

A girl's journey through Istanbul reveals the power of sharing gifts.

40 pages
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 206 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A Thousand Questions

Two girls in Karachi form an unexpected bond to pursue their dreams amidst family challenges.

320 pages· 62,224 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,754 ratings
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The Middle East Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Good Night Taj Mahal

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Explore Agra's wonders through a child's eyes in this enchanting journey.

My First Book About Prophet Muhammad

Ages 0–5 · 2020

Discover the inspiring character and beliefs of Prophet Muhammad.

Egypt

Ages 0–4 · 2022

Explore Egypt's vibrant culture through sights, sounds, and tastes.

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The Middle East Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about the middle east for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Nour's Secret Library

Ages 6–10 · 2022

In a war-torn city, two children create a secret library, finding hope amid chaos.

Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A girl defies tradition to soar in a world where only boys can fly.

I am Malala Yousafzai

Ages 5–9 · 2022

A young girl defies danger to fight for education and women's rights worldwide.

Miracle Man

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Witness Jesus's miracles and the ultimate sacrifice that changed faith forever.

Graphic Nov.
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Homeland

Ages 5–8 · 2022

A father shares stories of a homeland his daughters have never seen.

Rumi

Ages 4–7 · 2024

Discover how loss led a young poet to find love everywhere.

My Beautiful Birds

Ages 6–10 · 2017

A boy's journey from war-torn Syria to healing, guided by unexpected feathered friends.

Free as a Bird

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A girl defies danger to champion education and equality.

Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx

Ages 5–9 · 2017

A young girl must brave ancient Egypt to rescue her father from the Sphinx.

Zaha Hadid

Ages 4–7 · 1921

Discover how a young dreamer reshaped the world with her architectural vision.

Itzhak

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A boy's love for music overcomes life's challenges, leading to global acclaim.

Bábo

Ages 4–8 · 2023

A playful day of rug-washing reveals family bonds and cultural traditions.

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The Middle East Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about the middle east for developing and independent readers.

Shadow

Ages 10–14 · 2010

A boy's quest to reunite with his lost dog amidst war and captivity.

Journey to Jericho

Ages 6–10 · 2018

Two siblings travel back in time to ancient Israel and help the Israelites conquer the city of Jericho

A Barrel of Laughs, a Vale of Tears

Ages 8–12 · 1995

A prince's quest turns perilous, revealing unexpected truths and love.

Malala

Ages 6–10 · 2018

A girl risks everything for the right to education in a world of extremism.

Who Is Malala Yousafzai?

Ages 8–11 · 2015

A young girl fights for her right to an education in a war-torn country.

Escape from Egypt
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Escape from Egypt

Ages 6–8 · 2018

Time-traveling kids race to return a beetle to King Tut's tomb while evading a mysterious pursuer.

The Last Quest of Gilgamesh

Ages 7–9 · 1995

A king's quest for immortality leads to peril and revelation.

King of the Wind

Ages 9–12 · 1948

A boy and his horse defy fate, racing from deserts to royal courts.

Nowhere Boy

Ages 10–14 · 2018

A Syrian refugee and an American boy forge an unlikely friendship in Brussels, defying the odds together.

It Ain't So Awful, Falafel

Ages 10–12 · 2016

New kid Cindy faces cultural challenges in 1970s California amid rising anti-Iran sentiments.

Boy, Everywhere

Ages 10–13 · 2020

A boy's life is upended by war, leading to a perilous journey to safety.

Who Was Jesus?
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Who Was Jesus?

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A biography of Jesus Christ, from his birth to his death and resurrection, and the impact of his teachings on his followers and the world

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