Bahrain - Children's Books

Bahrain is a lovely place to visit with museums, desert, water, an old souq, and more.

Do you know of any other children’s books featuring Bahrain? Please feel free to note it in a comment below! 

Children's Books about Bahrain

Kamal's Quest: Kamal the camel goes from one misadventure to the next as he searches Bahrain for his mother, until he makes friends with a human. Kamal Quest is a beautifully written story set in the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain. A charming camel begins his quest for love. This tale will touch hearts of all ages.

The Untold Story of Um Ehmar: Once upon a time in an older Bahrain, Before cars and internet, when life was more plain, Lived a little girl in a little house in a little village on the lane. This is the story of little Hamra, before all the fame. I'm sure you've heard of her, ask your mom and dad (under a different name) Back then she was Hamra, but unfortunately enough, She is famous as "Um Ehmar" (what a shame!) Uncover the true story of Um Ehmar and her unfortunate rise to fame... 

Folktales from the Arabian Peninsula: A unique compilation of stories, Folktales from the Arabian Peninsula includes tales from seven countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Coauthored by a renowned folklorist and a professor of education who recalls some of these poignant tales from her own childhood, the book opens with a discussion of the Arabian Peninsula that introduces each country and discusses its terrain, peoples, and current situation to provide important background information. The engaging stories that follow will serve elementary, junior high, and high school librarians as well as public librarians, professional storytellers, and folklorists. The tales themselves―many of which have never been published in English language children's collections―are appropriate for readers grades five and up.

The Bahrain Adventure: Adventures of Joey Quinn (Volume 2): Fly with Joey to the far away kingdom of Bahrain. See a young street urchin save Garland’s life. Befriend a beautiful young princess. Rescue King Zaldivar from saboteurs who are destroying his oil wells. Discover a spy lurking inside the palace. Drive a deadly car race to win the hearts of the people. Cheer on Prince Askar as he tries to save the royal monarchy! Each episode of Adventures of Joey Quinn is a wholesome, no-profanity, family oriented romp around the world featuring cutting edge inventions, mysterious spies, evil villains, and daring escapes. 

A Family in the Persian Gulf: Text and photographs present the home, work, recreation, and day-to-day activities of the Al-Alrifi family who live in Bahrain on the Persian Gulf.

My First Book - Bahrain: The culture, the beauty, the landmarks, the food - it is simply fascinating. In this book, we cover all of those magical elements about BAHRAIN in a digestible and engaging way!

Bahrain: A Variety of Facts, Children's People and Places Book (Bold Kids): Bahrain is an island country in Western Asia, located in the Persian Gulf. It consists of a small archipelago of 50 natural and 33 man-made islands. The main island, Bahrain Island, makes up almost eighty percent of the country's landmass.

Bahrain (All Around the World): In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Bahrain. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Bahrain (Cultures of the World): Bahrain is a Middle Eastern island country with a storied history spanning millennia. From its integral location along ancient trade routes that continue today, to its role as a modern nation rich in oil and hosting a variety of sporting events every year, Bahrain is an exciting place to explore. Readers will learn all about this country's origins up to its twenty-first-century happenings. The lifestyles of its citizens, tourism opportunities, sporting celebrations, traditions, and festivals are lavishly celebrated on these pleasing pages.

Bahrain (Major Muslim Nations): Bahrain is one of the smallest countries of the Arab world, but its size does not reflect its importance. This tiny nation, made up of 33 islands in the Arabian Gulf, is a key regional ally of the United States. In addition, Bahrain is one of the few countries in the Middle East that allows its people-both men and women-to participate in government, through an elected national assembly. Bahrain is far from a democracy, and the country has struggled with a religious division that has led to violence in recent years. But if Bahrain can move successfully toward a more open government, it may inspire other Middle Eastern nations to experiment with democratic principles as well. Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Bahrain.