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WOW is committed to creating an international network of people who share the vision of bringing books and children together, thereby opening windows on the world. We encourage thoughtful dialogue around international literature so that children can reflect on their own cultural experience and connect to the experience of others across the globe.

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International Collection of Children's and Adolescent Literature
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1430 East Second Street
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
Open Reading Hours: Monday through Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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In Rosa’s Mexico

In separate encounters with a rooster, a burro, and a wolf, a young Mexican girl is able to magically make things better. Each story uses some Spanish words, which are listed in a glossary.

Published: 1996,
Tags: Books and reading, Parody
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

Celebrate! In Southeast Asia

Describes a variety of holiday celebrations in Southeast Asia, including Thailand’s Elephant Round-Up, Singapore’s Moon Cake Festival, and the Vietnamese New Year.

Published: 1996,
Tags: Gardens and gardeners, Nature, Poetry and rhyme
Categories: AsiaAsia, NonfictionAsia, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Another Shore

Seventeen-year-old Lyn, working in a reconstructed colonial settlement in Nova Scotia, suddenly finds herself transported back to 1744, when the French inhabitants are at war with England.

Published: 1998,
Tags: Dogs, Humor
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Historical FictionAmericas, Canada, Historical Fiction, North AmericaAmericas, Canada, Historical Fiction, North America, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Manneken Pis

This book tells the story of the legendary Belgian boy who showed the world just how silly it is to fight.

Published: 2002,
Tags: fight, silliness, War
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, EuropeBelgium, Europe, FictionBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Picture BookBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Sea Legs

Twin brothers Eric and Clive are ready for adventure on the high seas, so instead of staying with their grandparents yet again, they stow away on the cruise ship on which their father serves as Senior Steward.

Published: 2003,
Tags: World War II
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Miko. “No Bath! No Way!”

When his mother wants him to take a bath before going to bed, Miko explains that he does not want to wash off his perfect day.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Bathing, Bedtime, mothers, mouse
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, GermanyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book

The Second Step

After his family’s horrendous escape from Vietnam and the hardships of life as a refugee, Lee struggles to adapt to life in England while secretly longing to get to America to see Chi, the girl who shared the dangers of their boat journey.

Published: 1991,
Tags: Concentration camps, Immigrants
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Vietnam

Netherlands

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of the Netherlands.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Courage, Ethnic relations, Survival, Voyages and travels, World War II
Categories: EuropeEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NetherlandsEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Netherlands, Nonfiction

The Children Who Smelled A Rat

All the Gaskitts have a bad day when the baby rolls away in a shopping cart, the twins’ teacher acts peculiar, and a lost bird tries to hypnotize the cat.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Divorce, New home
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Lord Of The Fries And Other Stories

A collection of short stories in which Canadian young people interact with the eccentric and vivid figures of their communities, schools, and families.

Published: 1999,
Tags: Maori, Religion
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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