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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
College of Education
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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Jig, Fig, and Mrs. Pig

Published: 1995,
Tags: fairytale, Magic, pig, reward
Categories: EuropeEurope, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, FranceEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, France, Picture BookEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, France, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

A Little Fear

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

Leon And Bob

Published: 1997,
Tags: Quests, Responsibility and duty
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Come Home with Me: A Multicultural Treasure Hunt

Published: 1993, The New Press
Tags: Treasures, World Cultures
Categories: Interactive BookInteractive Book, InternationalInteractive Book, International, NonfictionInteractive Book, International, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Rose Blanche

Published: 1985,
Tags: Concentration camp, Hardship, Holocaust, violence, World War II
Categories: GermanyGermany, Historical FictionGermany, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Germany, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mildred L. Batchelder AwardGermany, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mildred L. Batchelder Award, Picture Book

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The Maya

Published: 1994,
Tags: Crime and punishment, Robbers and outlaws
Categories: AmericasAmericas, MexicoAmericas, Mexico, NonfictionAmericas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

A Taste Of Mexico

Published: 1995,
Tags: Adventures, Love stories, Rulers and leaders
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Americas, Intermediate (ages 9-14), MexicoAmericas, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mexico, Nonfiction

Costumes

Published: 1994,
Tags: clothing, Culture, traditions
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalIntermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction

A Platypus, Probably

Published: 2005,
Tags: animal, animal behavior, Platypus
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, NonfictionAustralia, Nonfiction, OceaniaAustralia, Nonfiction, Oceania, Picture BookAustralia, Nonfiction, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

My Family

Published: 2006,
Tags: Adventures, Crime and punishment, Voyages and travels
Categories: NonfictionNonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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