Armenia - Children's Books

Armenia is a beautiful place to visit with family with many stunning monasteries to see throughout the country.

Do you know of another children's book about Armenia? Please feel free to note it in a comment below!  

Children's Books about Stories in Armenia

Bábo: A Tale of Armenian Rug-Washing Day: Join Tato and her family as they help Bábo (grandmother) on rug-washing day, in this sweet and playful picture book tribute to Armenian cultural traditions. Little Tato sneaks a few cherry plums before racing off to help Bábo—her grandmother—with a favorite chore. Each year Tato looks forward to washing the family rugs. With bubbles and suds floating like clouds and snowflakes, Tato and her siblings help Bábo scrub the rugs clean. With lively text and vivid illustrations, Astrid Kamalyan brings her charming childhood memories to life by inviting young readers to spend a day full of fun and love with an Armenian family.

The Honey Jar: An Armenian's Escape to Freedom: Based on a true story, only some members of a family escape the Armenian genocide and one of them, just a boy during the flight, must return to find a sister who was left behind. In 1920, eight-year-old Bedros fled Armenia with his young sisters, grandmother, and uncle to escape the Turkish soldiers invading their town. But in the confusion, Bedros lost sight of the adults and was left alone to protect his siblings. Hungry, cold, and overwhelmed with responsibility, Bedros failed to remember his promise to his mother… Told in verse, suspenseful and heart-rending, The Honey Jar depicts a journey from desperation to freedom, anchored in Bedros’ promise to return to his native land and to find the one he left behind. His story will touch the hearts of families everywhere, especially those who have experienced the longing for a new life.

Edil's New Shoes: A tale of family, sacrifice, and reward: A lovely children's story written in English with Armenian translation, tells a story of a young boy who is a talented futbol player, who cannot afford shoes to play. Through hard work and support from his coach and family, he is able to overcome his shame.

Edil's Birthday: An Armenian Tale of Family, Love and Journey: A lovely children's story written in English with Armenian translation, tells of a young boy's birthday journey that leads him up to Mt. Ararat to find his greatest gift.

Edil Celebrates the Armenian Harvest Festival: This is the 5th book in the Edil series. A heart-warming story about preparing for the Armenian Harvest Festival. Edil, his younger sister, his parents and grandparents busily prepare their bountiful harvest of fruits, honey and the beloved Armenian lavash bread to share with the other villagers. The Armenian villagers celebrate in music and dance, giving thanks for a good Harvest season and for many more. Beautiful illustrations showcase the vibrant costumes, food, culture and traditions of Armenia. (with Armenian translation)

Edil Learns the Art of Weaving: A loving story of a grandmother sharing the beautiful art and history of Armenian carpet weaving with her grandchildren. (Written in English with Armenian Translation)

Edil Bakes Lavash: A loving story about preparing and baking the beloved Armenian bread, the lavash. The villagers all share in the process from harvesting wheat, building the oven vessel, molding the bricks, and baking the bread. They also share the story of their long journey in the desert during the first genocide of the 20th Century, the Armenian Genocide. This is the third book in the Edil Armenian children's book series. (Written in English with Armenian translation)

Children's Books about Armenian Folk Tales

The Greedy Sparrow: An Armenian Tale: 2013 Nautilus Awards Silver Winner in the Children's Picture Books Category. Once there was a sparrow who caught a thorn in his foot. When a kind baker removes the thorn, the sparrow tricks her into giving him some bread. Each time the sparrow meets new people, he tricks them out of bigger and better things. Will the sparrow’s greed get the best of him? Through this endearing Armenian folktale illustrated with mixed media, readers will learn that people who engage in dishonest or selfish behavior may end up losing whatever they gained because of that behavior. The Greedy Sparrow was selected as a 2012 Honor Book by the Storytelling World Awards Committee.

The Three Little Karnoogs: The Armenian Version of The Three Little Pigs: The classic fairy tale The Three Little Pigs retold with an Armenian twist! In this Armenian version, the three little karnoogs (lambs) set out into Jermuk, Armenia to build their own homes and make their Mayreeg (mother) proud. However, a wicked kayl (wolf) is determined to eat a karnoog meal, disguising himself as a neighbor bringing pakhlava and a boy selling Jermuk Mineral Water. Houses are blown down, and more devilish tricks are unveiled, until finally, the kayl ends up with a burned voreeg (butt) in some hot madzoon aboor (yogurt soup). Exciting full- color illustrations bring the story to life, depicting beautiful Armenian landscapes and characters that look stereotypically Armenian. The Three Little Karnoogs is written in "Arm-English" (English with some Armenian words) and includes a glossary and pronunciation guide to help readers learn the meanings of the words and to pronounce them correctly. A delight for Armenian children!

The Golden Carpet: A Story from Armenia: Ani the shepherd girl doesn't want to marry a prince, or at least not until he has learned to do something useful... Will his woven carpet help her change her mind?

Children's Books about Armenia

Armenia for Kids: Join two delightful young travelers who will take you on an adventure to the ancient land of Armenia! There, you will journey to the famous Mt. Ararat, visit the giant Alphabet Park, explore Yerevan, and visit historic and religious sites. Discover cultural and culinary traditions, learn Armenian words and phrases, and more! Armenia for Kids shines a spotlight on Armenia through appealing characters beautiful illustrations, and engaging dialogue, sparking interest in geography, history, and culture. You don't have to travel far to learn about Armenia!

Hello Hayastan!: Exploring Armenia: Join Anahit as she learns about her homeland, Armenia! With her tatik (grandmother), she explores some of the beautiful destinations Armenia has to offer. See Dilijan, Meghri, Artsakh, and more! Don't forget to try some Armenian dolma!

The Great Adventures of Mknik Miko in Armenia: As Cheesy as It Sounds, It's Okay to Be Different: In the first of many adventures of Mknik Miko in Armenia, he with his best friend Gevo the Katu go on a journey to help Mknik Miko fit in with the other mice. Throughout this magical adventure of a lifetime; they run into twists and turns and make new friends. In the end they learn that it is okay to be different and the right friends will eventually find you on this wonderful journey that is called life.

Ancient Armenia: Ancient Armenia is a delightful book for kids that takes them on an exciting adventure through the rich history and culture of ancient Armenia. From the first settlers to the great rulers and heroes, this book is filled with fascinating stories and legends of a land that has stood the test of time. Discover the daily lives, traditions, agriculture, and spirituality of the ancient Armenians and how they have contributed to the world we live in today. With engaging rhymes and beautiful illustrations, this book is a perfect guide for children to learn about the wonders of ancient Armenia.

Tigran the Great: The Rise of Armenian King: Inspiring Historical Figure: Introduce young readers to the life of Tigran the Great, a heroic and wise king from history. Adventure and Triumph: Follow Tigran's exciting journey from a young prince to a powerful ruler, filled with epic battles and triumphs. Ancient Armenia: Explore the rich culture, traditions, and history of ancient Armenia, offering a valuable learning experience. Leadership and Wisdom: Discover how Tigran's intelligence and leadership skills shaped his destiny and legacy. Building Empathy: Learn about a historical figure's challenges and decisions, fostering empathy and understanding. Illustrations: Engage young readers with captivating illustrations that bring the story and ancient world to life. Educational Value: Combine history and storytelling, making it an educational yet enjoyable read. Positive Role Model: Showcase Tigran as a role model for courage, wisdom, and leadership. Timeless Legacy: Highlight the enduring legacy of Tigran the Great, encouraging kids to explore history.

Armenia (Cultures of the World): Provides information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Armenia.

Country Jumper in Armenia: Children can step on board with COUNTRY JUMPER as he educates them on each country with a brief synopsis of its history, national treasures, places to visit, etc. Each book will inspire their curiosity in visiting each country and inform them of fun activities for kids to do if they get an opportunity to venture into one of these countries. The series, consisting of 205 books, is targeted toward children ages 9 through 16 years old; however, the information is relevant for anyone looking for a quick overview of other countries.

Global Friends: Armenia: Noble Simmons and Arthur Barr have been best friends since childhood. They believe they were drawn together by their mutual appreciation for diversity. All their lives they've been fascinated with foreign countries and thoughts of traveling. As they grew older, they realized that they wanted to share their love for multiculturalism with others. Global Friends is their gift back to the world that has given them so much. Both Noble and Arthur want to share cultural and geographical knowledge with as many people as they can. Noble and Arthur hope that others love the idea of traveling the world as much as they do.

Armenia (Countries We Come from): Ancient. Majestic. Proud. Welcome to Armenia! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Armenia's land, history, cities, food, and more. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Armenian! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children's interest.

Armenia (Enchantment of the World): Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of Armenia.

Tell Me About Armenia: Finally, here is a book you can read to your young children and grand-children which explains “Armenia” is more than just a word. It is a rich land with a proud heritage. Through two charming young Armenians, assisted by colorful and captivating illustrations, the glory and majesty of the Armenian culture events, will unfold for you and your child. The perfect gift to expand the horizons of the next generation.

Armenia Coloring Book For Kids: With Interesting Facts: This coloring book is designed for children who want to learn about the wonderful country that is Armenia! 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 Armenia which will help your child learn about the country, culture, food, language and people.