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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
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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Playing Beatie Bow

Disturbed that her mother could welcome back her unfaithful father, Abigail Kirk undergoes a mysterious voyage to nineteenth-century Australia, where her experiences help her to understand the power of love and to accept her father.

Published: 1980,
Tags: Adventure, families, Space and time, Time travel
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, FictionAustralia, Fantasy, Fiction, OceaniaAustralia, Fantasy, Fiction, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

A History of the Romani People

This book discusses the origin of the Romani people and language; their marriage, birth, and death customs; and their past and current status in society.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Culture, custom, Romanies, social life and custom
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalIntermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction

Children Of Vietnam

Introduces the history, geography, and culture of Vietnam through the daily lives of children who live there.

Published: 1997,
Tags: Foolish figures
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Vietnam

The Girl And The Elephant

A girl becomes good friends with the elephant she visits at the zoo, and when he returns to Africa, she wonders if she will ever see him again.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Humor
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FictionEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, NetherlandsEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, Netherlands, Picture Book

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Mirror Of Fire And Dreaming

Twelve-year-old Anand continues his studies to become a full-fledged member of The Brotherhood of the Conch in this sequel, journeying back to Moghul times, where he encounters powerful sorcerers, spoiled princes, noble warriors, and evil jinns.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Immigrants
Categories: AsiaAsia, Historical FictionAsia, Historical Fiction, IndiaAsia, Historical Fiction, India, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Bilby Moon

After watching the moon get smaller and smaller, Little Bilby goes on a quest searching for the missing pieces of the moon, asking everyone she meets for their help.

Published: 2000,
Tags: Customs and practices, Social life and customs
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FictionAustralia, Fiction, OceaniaAustralia, Fiction, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

Dougal the Garbage Dump Bear

Dougal the teddy bear is tossed in with the garbage after newer, cleaner toys enter into his household, but he makes a new home at the dump when he is rescued along with other stuffed animals.

Published: 2004,
Tags: bear, New home, Rescues, toy
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, OceaniaAustralia, Fantasy, Oceania, Picture BookAustralia, Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Half Of An Elephant

One night, all of a sudden, the world split in two. An elephant woke up to find that half of him was missing. So he set off to look for it.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Cats, Mice
Categories: AmericasAmericas, ArgentinaAmericas, Argentina, FictionAmericas, Argentina, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Heart of Mine: A Story of Adoption

This book offers young readers a gentle story about adoption as two parents explain how their darling daughter, Tu Thi, came into their lives from a country so very far away.

Published: 2001,
Tags: Adoption, Journey
Categories: EuropeEurope, Picture BookEurope, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic FictionEurope, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Sweden

Hugo Hippo’s ABC Fun Book in Africa

Hugo Hippo and his animal friends introduce children to the geography and wildlife of Africa, in a colorful and alliterative ABC book.

Published: 1992,
Tags: Geography, wildlife
Categories: ABC BookABC Book, AfricaABC Book, Africa, Concept BookABC Book, Africa, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6)ABC Book, Africa, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book

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