Note: I have not personally vetted these books, but here are a wide range of children’s books about Afghanistan. Make sure to also check if your local library has any of these or other related books. If you know of any additional books about Afghanistan that you’d like to share, please let us know in the comments! I’d also love to hear your personal reviews on any of these books. 🙂
Count Your Way Through Afghanistan by Kathleen Benson
Foods of Afghanistan (A Taste of Culture) by Barbara Sheen Busby
My Name Is Parvana (Breadwinner) by Deborah Ellis
Parvana’s Journey (Breadwinner) by Deborah Ellis
The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
The Breadwinner Trilogy by Deborah Ellis
I See the Sun in Afghanistan by Dedie King
Afghanistan (Explore the Countries) by Julie Murray
Afghan Dreams: Young Voices of Afghanistan by Tony O’Brien
Afghanistan (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries) by Lisa Owings
Children’s Songs from Afghanistan by Louise M. Pascal
Tales Told in Tents: Stories from Central Asia by Sally Pomme Clayton
The Wooden Sword: A Jewish Folktale from Afghanistan by Ann Redisch Stampler
Waiting for the Owl’s Call (Tales of the World) by Gloria Whelan
Nasreen’s Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan by Jeanette Winter
Don’t forget to check out our Afghanistan Country Profile Printables to learn more about this fascinating place!