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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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Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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The Little Flower King

A lonely king in search of a princess to become his queen finds one appearing within one of his beloved tulips. Includes die-cut pages.

Published: 1991,
Tags: Folktales and Fairytales
Categories: Czech RepublicCzech Republic, Early Years (ages 2-6)Czech Republic, Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeCzech Republic, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyCzech Republic, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book

The Nutcracker

On Christmas Eve, a little Russian girl and her brother protect her nutcracker doll from mice, and are rewarded by him by being transported to a land of wonders, in this adaptation of the fairy tale.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Jews in the Netherlands, Social conditions
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Folklore and Fairy TalesAmericas, Canada, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Travels Of Ms. Beaver

One day, Ms. Beaver sets off to visit the big city of Toronto, where she decides to build a dam in a city park and creates a new lake! Although some citizens protest, eventually Ms. Beaver and the newly created lake are allowed to remain.

Published: 1973,
Tags: Buddhism
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Kensuke’s Kingdom

When Michael and his dog Stella are swept off his family’s yacht, they wash up on a desert island and are struggling to survive–until they realize they are not alone. Original illustrated version.

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

Singing The Dark

As dusk falls, mother and child perform a bedtime ritual by singing a welcoming song to the night.

Published: 2001,
Tags: Survival, Wolves
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Turning

When sixteen-year-old Ben Larsson is forced to move to London with his estranged father after his mother’s death, unexplained events begin to happen and an ancient force begins to lure him into nearby woods.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Orphans, Robbers and outlaws, School and teachers
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Pancho’s Pi

On Christmas Eve Pancho rescues a star from a cactus and receives the gift of happiness.

Published: 1992,
Tags: Friendship, Identity
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Folklore and Fairy TalesAmericas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, MexicoAmericas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

A Little Fear

A strong minded older woman, Mrs. Tucker moves to a small, isolated cottage in Australia where she discovers a Njimbin–a gnomelike spirit–and she must use all her cleverness to win the battle with it for her new home.

Published: 1983,
Tags: Ethnic relations, Holocaust, Holocaust survivors, Personal narrative, World War II
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FictionAustralia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania

Celebrating

This book explores the importance of celebrating to people all over the world.

Published: 1999,
Tags: Festival, food, holiday
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), InternationalEarly Years (ages 2-6), International, Nonfiction

A Gift For Mama

Sick and tired of making presents for various holidays and occasions, Sara decides that for this Mother’s Day she will do something different.

Published: 1981,
Tags: Childhood, Social life and customs
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Poland

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