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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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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

Bare Hands

A boy confronts his mother’s suitor on New Year’s Eve when the boy kills the man’s duck and, in a fit of anger, the man kills the boy’s dog.

Published: 1998,
Tags: Monsters
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, NetherlandsEurope, Fiction, Netherlands, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Costume Party

Madame Coco and her family of dogs are bored because the rain just won’t stop, but then they decide to have a costume party and become very busy with the preparations.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Frontier and pioneer life
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FictionEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, France

Very Tricky, Alfie Atkins

Alfie’s father is too busy to play, so Alfie borrows his toolbox and soon finds himself in a tight spot.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Family, play
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, Picture BookEurope, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Sweden

Everything On A Waffle

Eleven-year-old Primrose living in a small fishing village in British Columbia recounts her experiences and all that she learns about human nature and the unpredictability of life in the months after her parents are lost at sea.

Published: 2001,
Tags: Grandfathers, World War I
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

The Cat Who Walked across France

After his owner dies, a cat wanders across the countryside of France, unable to forget the home he had in the stone house by the edge of the sea.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Friendship, Identity, Love stories
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FictionEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, France

Big Boy

Little Oli wants to be big enough to go bird hunting with his brother Mbachu but has to take a nap instead.

Published: 1995,
Tags: Hair
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FictionAfrica, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Tanzania

Willy And Max: A Holocaust Story

In Belgium during World War II, Willy becomes friends with Max and his Jewish family, and although they become separated, they remain related by a bond of friendship and a special painting.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Friendship, Ghosts and spirits, Self confidence
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, EuropeBelgium, Europe, FictionBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Little Soldier

Taken from Africa to a foster home in London after his family is killed by an enemy tribe, Kaninda discovers the meaning of hate and the value of not hating.

Published: 1999,
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FictionAfrica, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Book of Everything: A Novel

Nine-year-old Thomas receives encouragement from many sources, including candid talks with Jesus, to help him tolerate the strict family life dictated by his deeply-religious father.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Arab-Israeli conflict, Jewish-Arab relations
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Netherlands

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