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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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Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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Portugal

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion and culture of Portugal. Also written by Angeline Koh.

Published: 2006,
Tags: World Cultures
Categories: EuropeEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Portugal

Whatever

Billy, unimpressed with everything his father does with him, always responds ‘whatever,’ until the world’s ‘hungriest’ tiger comes along and gets his attention.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Friendship, Loneliness
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

You and Me Together: Moms, Dads, and Kids Around The World

From a festival in India to a bus in Germany, from a park in China to a campfire in Australia, loving moms, dads, and kids share their lives.

Published: 2005, National Geographic
Tags: Culture, diversities, families, Love, relationships
Categories: Concept BookConcept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6)Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), International

Snow, Fire, Sword

In the mythical, Indonesia-like country of Jayangan, a village girl and an apprentice sword-maker embark on a magical journey to defeat a hidden evil that threatens their land.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Heroes
Categories: AsiaAsia, FantasyAsia, Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Flying Feet: A Story Of Irish Dance

Based on a true tale, two master dancers compete for the chance to teach the people of Ballyconneely, Ireland, how to dance.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Christianity, Family problems
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, IrelandEurope, Fiction, Ireland, Primary (ages 6-9)

Dogboy

In 1346, twelve-year-old Brind, an orphaned kennel boy raised with hunting dogs at an English manor, accompanies his master to France, where he must fend for himself when both his master and their dogs are lost in a decisive battle.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Adventures, Orphans
Categories: EuropeEurope, FranceEurope, France, Historical FictionEurope, France, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Where the Forest Meets the Sea

On a camping trip in an Australian rain forest with his father, a young boy thinks about the history of the plant and animal life around him and wonders about their future.

Published: 1987,
Tags: beach, camping, Fishing, grandfather, Nature, Rainforests
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, OceaniaAustralia, Oceania, Picture BookAustralia, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Australia, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

A Stranger Came Ashore: A Story Of Suspense

Twelve-year-old Robbie becomes convinced that the stranger befriended by his family is one of the Selkie Folk and tries to get help against his magical powers from the local wizard.

Published: 1975,
Tags: Description and travel, Geography
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Scotland (UK)

Claire By Moonlight

Cultures and nationalities clash in this complicated novel set in the 1750s in Nova Scotia and the American colonies. Claire Richard, a young Acadian women, is trying to hold tight to her family, her land, and her life.

Published: 2005,
Tags: HIV and AIDS
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Historical FictionAmericas, Canada, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Mermaid Summer

With the help of her brother, Jon, nine-year-old Anna daringly seeks to discover the secret means to undo a mermaid’s curse upon their grandfather.

Published: 1988,
Tags: Voyages and travels
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Scotland (UK)

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