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.
Newly Added Titles:
UN SDGs8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Soaring Saturdays
By Sophia N. Lee
Illustrated by Aaron M. Asis
Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: Philippines
Genre: Fiction
2019
UN SDGs5 Gender Equality3 Good Health and Well-being
The Boy and the Box
By Leila Boukarim, Shameer Bismilla
Illustrated by Barbara Moxham
Reader Age: Younger
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Fiction
2020
UN SDGs3 Good Health and Well-being
Superfood for Superheroes
By Namita Moolani Mehra
Illustrated by Cecillia Hidayat
Reader Age: Younger
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: nonfiction
2021
UN SDGs12 Responsible Consumption and Production10 Reduced Inequalities16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Year of the Weeds
By Siddhartha Sarma
Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: India
Genre: Fiction
2018
UN SDGs5 Gender Equality3 Good Health and Well-being
A Drip, A Drop, A Deluge: A Period Tragicomedy
By Andeasyand (Nurulhuda Izyan)
Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: nonfiction
2021
UN SDGs6 Clean Water and Sanitation15 Life on Land
The Three Water Drop Brothers
By Lee Eun-hee
Translated by Asuka Minamoto
Illustrated by Yoon Mi-sook
Reader Age: Younger
Country Connection: Korea
Genre: Fiction
2021