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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
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Miko Goes on Vacation

Miko the mouse likes going to the beach with his mother but does not know what to do with his toy animal, Mimiki when it is time for a swim.

Published: 2006,
Tags: beach, Friend, Mother and child, mouse, Summer, Swimming, toy, Vacation
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

World Faiths: Hinduism And Other Eastern Religions

Explores the major religions of the Eastern world, including Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism, revealing the origins of each religion, the key elements of its belief system, and the appeal of Eastern religions to the West.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Cats
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

Pupniks: The Story of Two Space Dogs

This book presents the story of the two Soviet dogs, Belka and Strelka, who were sent into space in 1960, paving the way for the first Soviet manned flight.

Published: 2003,
Tags: Dogs, Flight, Soviet Union, space
Categories: EuropeEurope, NonfictionEurope, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia

I Am Too Absolutely Small For School

When Lola is worried about starting school, her older brother Charlie reassures her.

Published: 2003,
Tags: Ghosts and spirits, Lions and tigers
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

In The Village Of The Elephants

A young boy in India helps his father care for Mudumalai, an elephant who works to help clear forests, and protect croplands from wild elephants.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Responsibility and duty, Rural life
Categories: AsiaAsia, IndiaAsia, India, NonfictionAsia, India, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Keeper Of The Night

Thirteen-year-old Isabel, a girl living on the island of Guam, and her family try to cope with the suicide of Isabel’s mother.

Published: 2003,
Tags: Cats, Diaries, Grandmothers, World War II
Categories: FictionFiction, GuamFiction, Guam, OceaniaFiction, Guam, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Running On Eggs

When Karen and Yasmine become friends as well as members of a mixed Arab and Jewish track team in Israel, relatives and friends of both girls disapprove of the relationship.

Published: 1999,
Tags: Heroes
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Israel

The Best Beekeeper of Lalibela: A Tale from Africa

In the Ethiopian mountain village of Lalibela, famous for its churches and honey, a young girl determines to find a way to be a beekeeper despite being told that is something only men can do.

Published: 2006,
Tags: church, Determination, Villages
Categories: AfricaAfrica, EthiopiaAfrica, Ethiopia, FictionAfrica, Ethiopia, Fiction, Picture BookAfrica, Ethiopia, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Mexico: The Culture

Explores the culture of Mexico, including religions, holidays and festivals, arts, food and leisure activities.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Description and travel, Social life and customs
Categories: AmericasAmericas, MexicoAmericas, Mexico, NonfictionAmericas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Children Of Yucat

Describes life in Yucat

Published: 1996,
Tags: Alzheimer's disease, Grandmothers
Categories: AmericasAmericas, MexicoAmericas, Mexico, NonfictionAmericas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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