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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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Secret Letters From 0 To 10

Published: 1998,
Tags: Friendship, Paris, Schools
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, FranceEurope, Fiction, France, Primary (ages 6-9)

Broken Moon

Published: 2007,
Tags: abuse, Camels, Family, Rescues
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), PakistanAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Pakistan, Realistic FictionAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Pakistan, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Riley

Published: 2007,
Tags: happiness, Human and animals, life lessons, satire
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), OceaniaAustralia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania, Picture BookAustralia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

When I Was Little Like You

Published: 2003,
Tags: Aboriginal Australians, Childhood, World Cultures
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Biography - Autobiography- MemoirAustralia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Intermediate (ages 9-14), OceaniaAustralia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Lion’s Share : A Somali Folktale

Published: 2007,
Tags: fable, Fairness, power, Share, Wisdom
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Folklore and Fairy TalesAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Somalia

Half a World Away

Published: 2007,
Tags: Friendship, moving
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, OceaniaAustralia, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)Australia, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Gabriella’s Song

Published: 1997,
Tags: Music, sharing, Venice
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, ItalyEurope, Fiction, Italy, Picture BookEurope, Fiction, Italy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Do you know Pippi Longstocking?

Published: 2005,
Tags: Birthday, Friendship
Categories: EuropeEurope, FantasyEurope, Fantasy, Picture BookEurope, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Sweden

Clancy : The Courageous Cow

Published: 2007,
Tags: Cows, Individuality, Prejudices
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FictionAustralia, Fiction, OceaniaAustralia, Fiction, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Fish And Their Gifts

Published: 2004,
Tags: Gift, Ocean
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, HawaiiFolklore and Fairy Tales, Hawaii, OceaniaFolklore and Fairy Tales, Hawaii, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

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