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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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Materials from the Americas

The Crystal Drop

In the summer of 2011, the death of their mother sends Megan and her younger brother Ian on a dangerous journey across a Canada ravaged by drought and the collapse of civilization.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Crusades, Sex roles
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Science FictionAmericas, Canada, Science Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Charlie Farquharson’s Histry Of Canada

A humorous and satirical look at Canadian history.

Published: 1972,
Tags: Customs and practices
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, NonfictionAmericas, Canada, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Canadian Childhoods

A Tundra anthology in words and art showing children of many backgrounds growing up in many parts of Canada.

Published: 1989,
Tags: Animals, Compassion and kindness, Quests
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Biography - Autobiography- MemoirAmericas, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, CanadaAmericas, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Wanda And The Wild Hair

Although Wanda loves her wild hair, all the adults in her life think it’s just horrific, so after a series of mishaps with a magpie, a cat, and a large English sheepdog, Wanda is finally convinced that something needs to be done.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Economic conditions, Holidays and festivals, Social life and customs
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Good To Be Small

When little Mouse offers to find a lost lamb, the other sheep dismiss her. Sometimes the smallest member of the barnyard can get the biggest results, and Mouse is about to prove it.

Published: 2002,
Tags: Judaism, Storytellers
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Peque

Despite her feeling that she is only a burro, Peque

Published: 1994,
Tags: Sex roles
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

The New Wind Has Wings: Poems from Canada

A collection of poems by various Canadian poets that deal with kings, laughter, travel, sailors, forests, outlaws, magic, flying, the seasons, clouds, cats, bears, and elephants.

Published: 1984,
Tags: Language
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, PoetryAmericas, Canada, Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9)

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From Charlie’s Point Of View

Best friends Bernadette and Charlie begin seventh grade and help unravel the mysterious case of the Stocking Bandit.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Economic conditions, Politics, Social conditions
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Americas, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mystery and Thriller

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)

Lord Of The Fries And Other Stories

A collection of short stories in which Canadian young people interact with the eccentric and vivid figures of their communities, schools, and families.

Published: 1999,
Tags: Maori, Religion
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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