Themed
Children’s Books
Looking for a book on a specific theme? These booklists can help you discover some brilliant children’s books from and about Asia.
Titles in UN SDG Collection:
UN SDGs15 Life on Land
The Moose of Ewenki (鄂温克的驼鹿)
By Gerelchimeg Blackcrane
Translated by Helen Mixter
Illustrated by Jiu’er
Reader Age: Early years (age 6 and under)
Country Connection: China
Genre: Fiction
2019
UN SDGs9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
By Scott Riley
Illustrated by Nguyen Quang, Kim Lien
Reader Age: Younger, Older
Country Connection: Thailand (US)
Genre: nonfiction
2021
UN SDGs5 Gender Equality
Awesome Women of Singapore
By Edited by Margaret Thomas, written by Debbie Chia and Dr Phyllis Chew
Illustrated by 8EyedSpud, Anngee Neo, Arai Kreva, Cheng Puay Koo, Hafi, Kim Ngyuyen, Natalie Christian Tan, Niki Koh, Nisa’ Tuzzakirah S., Shana Kamaldin
Reader Age: Older
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Nonfiction
2021
13 Climate Action14 Life Below Water
Tuty the Turtle
By Nor Azhar Ishak
Reader Age: Early Years
Country Connection: Malaysia
Genre: Fiction
2021
UN SDGs15 Life on Land11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Hidden Creatures: Urban Wildlife Singapore
By Eliza Teoh and Mary Ruth Low
Illustrated by Qiu Quan
Reader Age: Younger, Older
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Nonfiction
2020
UN SDGs4 Quality Education5 Gender Equality
Grandmother School
By Rina Singh
Illustrated by Ellen Rooney
Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: Canada (India)
Genre: Nonfiction
2020