Children's books for a family trip to Turkey

Children's books for a family trip to Turkey, from Feridun Oral's picture books to the trickster Nasreddin Hodja.

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

Best local picture book
A Warm Winter
Feridun Oral · ages 3-6 · picture book

A little mouse gathers friends to survive a snowy winter through kindness.

Best animal-friendship story
The Red Apple
Feridun Oral · ages 3-6 · picture book

A hungry rabbit and friends team up to reach one red apple.

Best folklore pick
Tales of Nasreddin Hodja
Turkish reteller editions · ages 6-10 · collection

Short, funny wisdom tales of the beloved Turkish trickster-sage.

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