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10 Kids’ Books about Thailand

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Books are a great way to get kids immersed in different cultural traditions, fostering a sense of ethnic diversity. We’ve done the homework for you and found 10 great selections that focus on Thailand.

Bangkok City of Angels

Bangkok City of Angels is A My Globetrotter kids activity book. My Globetrotter Books are a collection of activity books designed to open our children’s horizons. Their new Bangkok title invites kids to find the hidden objects in a historical scene, lead a tuk-tuk through a maze, find coordinates in a floating market, draw a Royal Barge on the Chao Phraya, and much more. Each page is packed with activities that challenge the mind and offer a unique way to explore this fascinating city. You can find out more details on their website here.

Kids book Bangkok of the city

Elephants of the Tsunami

Elephants of the Tsunami; by Jana Laiz (picture book for ages 4-8)

Based on a true story, this sensitively written book depicts the story of eight working elephants in Khao Lak during the 2004 tsunami. Freeing themselves from their bonds, they raced down to the beach to rescue nearly fifty people who otherwise would have drowned.


How to Draw Thailand’s Sights & Symbols

How to Draw Thailand’s Sights and Symbols (Kid’s Guide to Drawing the Countries of the World); by Betsy Dru Tecco (reference/activity book for ages 5-10)

Learn to draw all things related to Thailand, including white elephants, the mythical garuda, orchids, temples, palaces and more.


Peek! A Thai Hide-and-Seek

Peek! A Thai Hide-and-Seek; by Minfong Ho (picture book for ages 2+)

A father and daughter engage in a playful game of Thai hide-and-seek (“jut-ay”). Search for the daughter hidden on each page.

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The Little Blue Tuk Tuk

The Little Blue Tuk Tuk; by Janice Santikarn (picture book for ages 4-8)

Follow the story of a little tuk-tuk who always dreamed of being a taxi. But when he begins working on the streets of Bangkok, he discovers that a taxi’s life isn’t much fun at all… Other books in this series include The Brave Little Tuk Tuk and The Little Blue Tuk Tuk to the Rescue.


Can You Guess?

Can You Guess? (Animals of Thailand); by Janice Santikarn (picture book for ages 2+)

A visual introduction with simple rhymes to ten native animals of Thailand, from the elephant to the gecko.


The Umbrella Queen

The Umbrella Queen; by Shirin Bridges (picture book for ages 4-8)

In a Thai village where everyone makes umbrellas, young Noot dreams of painting elephants instead of the traditional bird and flower umbrella designs. However, her unconventional approach displeases her parents.


I am a Little Monk

I am a Little Monk; by Joo, Mi-hwa (picture book for ages 4-8)

When his uncle returns home after being a monk, young Urt decides that he too will become a monk. He then shares the details of his daily routine while living in a Buddhist temple.


B is for Bangkok

B is for Bangkok; by Janet Brown (picture book for ages 4-8)

In this bilingual journey through Bangkok, readers explore the traditions and culture of the capital such as riding to school on a ferry, eating fried bananas and coconut cakes for breakfast, buying fruits and flowers for the spirit house at home, playing in Lumpini Park and more.


Tua and the Elephant

Tua and the Elephant; by R.P. Harris (chapter book for ages 8-12)

Taking place in Chiang Mai, ten-year-old Tua longs for a sister. One day in the market, she makes a new friend: Pohn-Pohn, an elephant. And this elephant needs her help to escape from cruel mahouts who had kept him in chains. She must also find him a home.


All About Thailand

All About Thailand – Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids; by Elaine Russell (reference/activity book for ages 8-12)

The guides in this Thai adventure of learning and discovery include Mali, a 9-year-old girl from the countryside, and Tawan, an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. They cover indigenous wildlife, local handcrafts, sports, games, celebrations and cuisine. Available for pre-order (to be released in November 2016).

Books can be purchased online at Kinokuniya Thailand, Asia Books, Amazon or Book Depository.

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