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Malaysia comes in two parts, Peninsular Malaysia, and East Malaysia, on the northern edge of Borneo. Traveling throughout Malaysia with kids, you'll find warm, friendly people, unusual wildlife, pristine tropical rainforests and beaches.
Tip: Don't miss our top picks for children's books on Malaysia, recommended by the staff of Travel for Kids, see below.
  Kuala Lumpur
    Sarawak (East Malaysia)
    Sabah (East Malaysia)
family tours malaysia

Malaysia is a fascinating country and staying overnight with a Malay family or camping in the jungle is something your kids will never forget. One option is to explore Malaysia with an experienced guide, through a tour company that offers trips for families. Here's our editors' choice for Malaysia family tours:

    Malaysia Family Tour
    Oranutans and Turtles
kids books malasyia
     
Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories - kids books Malaysia  

Delightful collection of Malaysian tales – kingdom of the crocodiles, how the tapir lost his horn, a village fool tricks the giant with a leaky boat, the dragon of Kinabalu. Nine enchanting stories with colorful illustrations, in a charming folk art style.
(Chapter book)

 

     

Autobiographical adventures growing up in a traditional Malaysian village (kampung) by the famous cartoonist Lat – fried bananas and boiled tapioca, Koran class, guarding durian trees, fishing and swimming with friends in the river. Full of warmth and humor, this is a gem. (Cartoon book)

 

 
Kampung Boy - kids books Malaysia
     
Malaysia - kids books Malaysia  
Malaysia
Sylvia McNair

Get to know this fascinating country – exotic plants (the largest flower in the world grows in Malaysia) and animals (orangutans, bearded pigs, tapirs), religions and festivals, sports and arts, food and clothing. Excellent color photographs. (Chapter book)

 

     
Islam (Eyewitness Books)
Philip Wilkinson

Check out this excellent introduction to Islam, the state religion of Malaysia – the prophet Muhammad, mosques, society and culture, festivals and ceremonies. Rich, detailed illustrations. (Picture book)

 

 
Islam (Eyewitness Books)
     
The Petronas Towers - kids books Malaysia  
The Petronas Towers
Catherine M. Petrini

The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur are the tallest twin towers in the world. Find out about this uniquely Malaysian skyscraper – how it was designed around the tropical climate and Islamic symbols (the eight pointed star), construction techniques, outside materials, pinnacle at the top symbolizes fourteen Malaysian states. (Chapter book, color photographs)

 

     
Malaysia
Ann Heinrichs

Fun facts about Malaysia – geography (mountains, forests, and coasts), history, government and jobs, city and village life, sports and traditions.
(Picture book)

 

 

 
Malaysia - kids books Malaysia
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