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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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Mira in the Present Tense

Published: 2013, Albert Whitman & Company
Tags: Coming of age, Culture, Death, Diaries, Family, Friendship, Grandparents, Grief, secrets
Categories: AwardsAwards, England (UK)Awards, England (UK), EuropeAwards, England (UK), Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Awards, England (UK), Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic FictionAwards, England (UK), Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, USBBY Outstanding International Book

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Guantanamo Boy

Published: 2011, Albert Whitman & Company
Tags: Kidnapping, prison, Young adult
Categories: CaribbeanCaribbean, CubaCaribbean, Cuba, Realistic FictionCaribbean, Cuba, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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A Lei for Tutu

Published: 1998, Albert Whitman & Company
Tags: caring, Gift, Grandmother, illness
Categories: HawaiiHawaii, OceaniaHawaii, Oceania, Picture BookHawaii, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Hawaii, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Tom Goes to Kindergarten

Published: 2000, Albert Whitman & Company
Tags: First day of school, kindergarten, School, watercolor
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Early Years (ages 2-6)Australia, Early Years (ages 2-6), FantasyAustralia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, OceaniaAustralia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Oceania, Picture BookAustralia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Little Rooster’s Diamond Button

Published: 2007, Albert Whitman & Company
Tags: Animals, Culture, king, Magic, Rooster
Categories: EuropeEurope, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, HungaryEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Hungary, Picture BookEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Hungary, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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And God Created Squash: How The World Began

Published: 1993, Albert Whitman & Company
Tags: creation, God
Categories: Picture BookPicture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Springs Into Action

Published: 2010, Albert Whitman & Company
Tags: action and adventure, boys, Chapter books, Hispanic and Latino, Superheroes
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Latinx in USFantasy, Latinx in US, Primary (ages 6-9)Fantasy, Latinx in US, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Bat’s Big Game

Published: 2008, Albert Whitman & Company
Tags: Aesop Fable, Animals, bats, folk tales, moral
Categories: Picture BookPicture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off

Published: 2010, Albert Whitman & Company
Tags: action and adventure, Chapter books, Hispanic and Latino, Superheroes
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Latinx in USFantasy, Latinx in US, Primary (ages 6-9)Fantasy, Latinx in US, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Speak English for Us, Marisol!

Published: 2000, Albert Whitman & Company
Tags: Hispanic-American, immigrant
Categories: Latinx in USLatinx in US, Picture BookLatinx in US, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Latinx in US, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic FictionLatinx in US, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, United States

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