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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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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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Ghost Catcher

An allegory of emotional growth and human kinship in which Ghost Catcher solves people’s problems and they in turn help him.

Published: 1991,
Tags: Description and travel, Voyages and travels
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

Grandfather’s Dream

After the end of the war in Vietnam, a young boy’s grandfather dreams of restoring the wetlands of the Mekong delta, hoping that the large cranes that once lived there will return.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Sailing, Treasures
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Asia, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Vietnam

Beyond The Mango Tree

While living in Liberia with her possessive, diabetic mother and often-absent father, twelve-year-old Sarina longs for a friend with whom to experience the world beyond her yard.

Published: 1998,
Tags: Pandas
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FictionAfrica, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Liberia

The Night Has Ears: African Proverbs

This book presents a collection of twenty-six proverbs, some serious and some humorous, from a variety of African tribes.

Published: 1999,
Tags: Wisdom
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Folklore and Fairy TalesAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Flame Tree

Just before the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, an anti-American Muslim group gains power in Java, and Isaac, the twelve-year-old son of American missionary doctors, finds his world turned upside-down.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Muslims, Terrorism, turmoil, violence
Categories: FictionFiction, IndonesiaFiction, Indonesia, OceaniaFiction, Indonesia, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Legend of the Poinsettia

When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Humor, Travel, Voyages
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Folklore and Fairy TalesAmericas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, MexicoAmericas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Mexico, North AmericaAmericas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Mexico, North America, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Rim Of The Morning: Six Stories

This collection of six stories by the renowned Australian author Colin Thiele is about life on the wild South Australian coast.

Published: 1966,
Tags: Childhood, Personal narrative, War and conflict
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FictionAustralia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania

Dagestan

An exploration of the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the former Soviet republic of Dagestan. Also written by Oksana Buranbaeva.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Voyages and travels, War and conflict
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Russia

Pino and the Signora’s Pasta

Tired of the pasta that the Signora brings him and the other cats of Rome every day, Pino sets out to sample other delicacies.

Published: 2005,
Tags: food
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, ItalyEurope, Fiction, Italy, Picture BookEurope, Fiction, Italy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Who Built the Pyramid?

Describes the different roles people played in building the pyramid from the water carrier to the King of Egypt, and discover why each claims to have built the pyramid.

Published: 2001,
Tags: antiquities, Pyramids
Categories: AfricaAfrica, EgyptAfrica, Egypt, NonfictionAfrica, Egypt, Nonfiction, Picture BookAfrica, Egypt, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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