Children's books for a family trip to Thailand

Children's books for a family trip to Thailand, led by Bangkok-raised Minfong Ho.

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A story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Thailand, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Thailand, starting with Hush! A Thai Lullaby by Minfong Ho. Below are three books worth packing, each available in English with links to find them at Bookshop.org or Amazon.

Best baby-and-toddler pick
Hush! A Thai Lullaby
Minfong Ho, illustrated by Holly Meade · ages 2-6 · picture book

A mother hushes the noisy animals so her baby can sleep, in a Caldecott Honor book.

Best toddler play book
Peek! A Thai Hide-and-Seek
Minfong Ho, illustrated by Holly Meade · ages 2-5 · picture book

A father and toddler play peekaboo in a Thai setting.

Best folktale
The Two Brothers
Minfong Ho and Saphan Ros · ages 5-9 · picture book

A Southeast Asian folktale about two very different brothers and their fortunes.

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