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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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University of Arizona

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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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

The Butter Thief

While enduring his punishment for playing with the butter, little Krishna performs a miraculous feat.

Published: 1998,
Tags: Description and travel, Social life and customs
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, IndiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, India, Primary (ages 6-9)

Taniwha

A little boy has made friends with the taniwha in his river, but no one believes him. The taniwha takes the boy on a journey through time and myth where he meets some amazing characters, gathering the earth’s treasures as he goes.

Published: 1986,
Tags: Family, Indigenous, Maori
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, New ZealandFolklore and Fairy Tales, New Zealand, OceaniaFolklore and Fairy Tales, New Zealand, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

Could A Tyrannosaurus Play Table Tennis?

Each letter of the alphabet is associated with a dinosaur engaging in a ridiculous activity. For example, ‘G’ is associated with a Gallimimus playing golf and ‘V’ with a Velociraptor playing volleyball.

Published: 2002,
Tags: Alphabet, Animals, Dinosaurs
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FictionAustralia, Fiction, OceaniaAustralia, Fiction, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

Asterix The Gaul

When Roman Centurion Crismus Bonus finds out about Getafix’s magic potion, he kidnaps the druid to force him to reveal the recipe, so Asterix joins his friend in captivity and together they plan to whip up a surprise with truly hair-raising effects.

Published: 1969,
Tags: Plants
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, FranceEurope, Fiction, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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

Copp

A dollmaker cleverly schemes to pass his most beautiful doll off as a real girl, but he is outwitted by the townspeople he tries to deceive. Based on L

Published: 1997,
Tags: Cooperation
Categories: EuropeEurope, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, GermanyEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Germany, Primary (ages 6-9)

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