19 Favourite Children’s Books about Thailand

If bedtime stories are part of your daily routine, consider any of the following nineteen children’s books about Thailand.

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19 Favourite Children’s Books about Thailand

1. Tua and the Elephant

Tua and the Elephant

Ideal for kids who love animals. “Pure adventure” (The New York Times). A bedtime story for children ages 3-7, ideal for animal-loving kids in particular. Available as a ‘real’ book and also for Kindle.

2. All About Thailand

All About Thailand: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids

A fun introduction to Thailand for kids. Part children’s encyclopedia, part activity book, this hardcover book is a wonderful and engaging way to introduce children to future Thailand travel. 2017 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award Winner.

3. Aya & Bobby Discover Thailand

Aya & Bobby Discover Thailand

Available in paperback and for Kindle. “On this adventure to Thailand, Aya and Bobby discover the bustling city of Bangkok travelling by Tuk Tuk and long-tail boat. They also spend time on one of the gorgeous beaches of Thailand and enjoy the activities and sites with ice cream, shark spotting and making new friends.”

4. The Umbrella Queen

The Umbrella Queen

A sweet and inspiring story set in the hills of Thailand, with beautiful illustrations. Available in hardback. Suitable for Kindergarten through Grade 3 or 4 to 8 years.

5. Kids’ Travel Guide – Thailand

Kids’ Travel Guide – Thailand

“No matter where you visit in Thailand – kids enjoy fascinating facts, fun activities, useful tips, quizzes and Leonardo (your child’s tour guide)!” Available in Kindle and paperback.

6. Mystery of the Golden Temple: Thailand

Mystery of the Golden Temple: Thailand

Winner of 2017’s Literary Classics Gold (Best Series – Young Reader) and a 2014 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Winner (Best Chapter Book Series). If your child has an inner Nancy Drew, they’ll love this Thailand-based adventure. Ages 6-9. Available in Kindle and paperback.

7. Hush! A Thai Lullaby

Hush! A Thai Lullaby

A Caldecott Honor Book: A lullaby bed-time story for young children set in a sleepy Thai village. Available in paperback. Suitable for preschool through age 5.

8. Am I Small?

Am I Small? Children’s English-Thai Picture Book

Am I small? Chan taw lek hrux? by Philipp Winterberg. A bilingual English-Thai children’s picture book in Kindle and paperback. Ideal for Grade Levels: 1 – 2.

9. Travel for Kids: Thailand

Travel for Kids: Thailand

“Whether preparing for a vacation, or simply wanting to learn about Thai, this book gives you all you need to know, fun places to visit, tasty food to try, and fun, interactive pop quizzes throughout.” Available in paperback and for Kindle.

10. Thailand Escape

Thailand Escape: My Colorful Trip Through Exotic Lands

A detailed colouring book featuring thirty illustrations with five fold-out posters. “[Discover] all the hidden attractions Thailand has to offer. With unique attractions such as cheeky monkeys, religious relics and awe-inspiring flowers, you’ll want to color this book from front to back.”

11. First 50 Words in Thai Coloring Book

First 50 Words in Thai Coloring Book

An educational colouring book for kids. “Kids will love First 50 Words in Thai coloring, a jumbo book that’s packed with 50 pages of fun! The appealing artwork–with its heavy, chunky black lines are eye-catching and child-friendly. Your little one will soon learn some essential first Thai words and pictures to color up. This book is sure to engage little ones for hours!” Ideal for Grade Levels: 2 – 3.

12. Toy Is from Thailand

Toy Is from Thailand

A delightful way to introduce children to Thai culture – as described by ‘Toy’, a young boy of their age. Ages 4-12. Available in paperback.

13. Magical Thailand: A Colorful Journey

Magical Thailand: A Colorful Journey

A Thailand colouring book suitable for both children and adults. Features seventeen illustrations. Available in paperback.

14. Thai Children’s Favorite Stories

Thai Children’s Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales

“The nine charming stories in this book feature clever princesses, warring gods and goddesses, foolish kings, and wily tigers, against a backdrop of traditional Thai village life. They deal with the universal values that parents everywhere want to teach their children, such as good versus evil, right versus wrong, and wisdom versus foolishness.” Available in hardback and for Kindle. Ideal for Grade Levels : 1 – 5.

15. Master the Thai Alphabet

Master the Thai Alphabet, a Handwriting Practice Workbook

A kid-friendly workbook for children learning to write the Thai alphabet. Available in paperback.

16. Thai for Kids Pictionary

Thai for Kids Pictionary

“Your child will enjoy listening to Luke, a young, bi-lingual Thai/American boy who is also the main character of the Pictionary. The Pictionary also creates an atmosphere for teaching Thai culture and traditions. You can use each lesson as an opportunity to talk with your child about the “world of Thailand”. In addition to going through the language you can use this book to your child all about Thailand.” Available in hardback.

17. A Bangkok Coloring Adventure

A Bangkok Coloring Adventure: An Advanced Adult Coloring Book Tour of Thailand

Ideal for older children and teenagers who want to explore and get to know Bangkok while colouring. Available in paperback.

18. B Is for Bangkok

B Is for Bangkok

A child’s day in Bangkok: Explore a typical day of a child living in Bangkok. Bilingual English/Thai book for children ages 5-8.

19. Evie and Andrew’s Asian Adventures in Thailand

Evie and Andrew’s Asian Adventures in Thailand

Features beautiful illustrations and available in paperback.