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:
16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Elephants Live Upstairs!
By Melissa Ong
Illustrated by Javon Chan
Reader Age: Early Years, Young/Emerging Readers
Country Connection: Singapore
Genre: Fiction
2022
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
Thirst
By Varsha Bajaj
Reader Age: Older/Middle Grade
Country Connection: India
Genre: Fiction
2022
UN SDGs10 Reduced Inequalities
The Color of the Sky is the Shape of the Heart
By Chesli
Translated by Takami Nieda
Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: Japan
Genre: Fiction
2022
UN SDGs12 Responsible Consumption and Production10 Reduced Inequalities16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Oonga
By Devashish Makhija
Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: India
Genre: Fiction
2020
UN SDGs12 Responsible Consumption and Production
The Clever Tailor
By Srividhya Venkat
Illustrated by Nayantara Surendranath
Reader Age: Early, Younger
Country Connection: India (US)
Genre: Fiction
2018
UN SDGs16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
The Weight of Our Sky
By Hanna Alkaff
Reader Age: Mature
Country Connection: Malaysia
Genre: Fiction
2019