Malta - Children's Books

Did you know Malta is home to the Popeye Village? The Popeye Village Malta was the film set of the 1980 Musical Production 'Popeye' and it is now one of the major tourist attractions on the Maltese Islands filled with a number of colorful fun activities for all young and young at heart. Time to start watching Popeye to prepare for a family trip to Malta!

Do you know of other kids travel books for Malta? Please feel free to note them in a comment below!

Children's Books about Malta

The Giant and the Shoemaker: This classic tale from Malta is full of twists and turns (and pasta)! Will the shoemaker be able to free the mayor from the hungry giant?

Let's Visit Malta!: Adventures of Bella & Harry: Join sibling Chihuahuas, Bella and Harry, as they travel to Malta and visit the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Saint John's Co-Cathedral, Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples, Fort Saint Elmo, the Old City of Mdina and other interesting places. Learn about the history of the Maltese Cross. Along the way, sample local cuisine and learn basic Maltese phrases.The Adventures of Bella and Harry picture book series chronicles the escapades of a pup named Bella and her little brother Harry, who travel the world exploring the sights and sounds of new, exciting cities.

A Cat Story: A vibrant, heartwarming graphic novel about two irresistible cat friends on a journey to find their forever home—a journey inspired by the magic of art and storytelling. Cilla and Betto are two friends who need a place to call home. The docks in Valletta are too wet, and the scraps of food too scarce. The city’s streets are too busy, and the humans too unreliable. But what about the quiet garden from old kitten tales—a place where all cats are welcome, and the humans are always kind? Could the stories really be true? As Cilla and Betto embark on a grand adventure to find out, they begin to spin a tale of their own—one that will take them through the art and stories of many journeyers who came before, and that will bring them to a surprising destination.

By The Sea---A Kid's Guide To Valletta, Malta: Take some time to explore this beautiful island through the words and photography of John D. Weigand and Penelope Dyan and walk the streets of this amazing place as you look through these pages. This book is meant for children, and it is also meant to encourage the minds of the young to imagine and to explore; and award winning author and poet Penelope Dyan, who is also an attorney and a former teacher, aims to do just that! Malta is a colorful and amazing place seeped in culture and history that will amaze kids and adults alike.

Bonus! A Coloring Book

Malta Coloring Book For Kids: With Interesting Facts: This coloring book is designed for children who want to learn about the wonderful country that is Malta! This unique coloring book includes over 30 high-quality pages designed to entertain and engage, providing hours of coloring fun. Each page contains an interesting fact about Malta which will help your child learn about the country, culture, food, language and people.