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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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Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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Formosa: A Short Story Of An Island

Published: 2003,
Tags: colonization
Categories: AsiaAsia, NonfictionAsia, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Asia, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Taiwan

Hugo Hippo’s ABC Fun Book in Africa

Published: 1992,
Tags: Geography, wildlife
Categories: ABC BookABC Book, AfricaABC Book, Africa, Concept BookABC Book, Africa, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6)ABC Book, Africa, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book

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Beneath The Rainbow

Published: 1992,
Tags: Economic conditions, Geography, Social life and customs
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Folklore and Fairy TalesAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, KenyaAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Kenya, Primary (ages 6-9)

Nyumba Ya Mumbi: The Gikuyu Creation Myth

Published: 1992,
Tags: Identity, Magic, Robbers and outlaws, Runaways
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Folklore and Fairy TalesAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, KenyaAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Kenya, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Kenya, Primary (ages 6-9), Retellings and Remixes (Versions and Variants)

Shi Er Sheng Xiao De Gu Shi

Published: 2005,
Tags: Humor
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Graphic NovelAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Graphic Novel, Primary (ages 6-9)Asia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Graphic Novel, Primary (ages 6-9), Taiwan

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Room In The Heart

Published: 2003,
Tags: Multicultural and cross-cultural
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, EuropeDenmark, Europe, FictionDenmark, Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Freya On The Wall

Published: 1997,
Tags: Compassion and kindness
Categories: EuropeEurope, GermanyEurope, Germany, Historical FictionEurope, Germany, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Copp

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

Dream Freedom

Published: 2000,
Tags: Religion
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic FictionAfrica, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, Sudan

The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq

Published: 2005,
Tags: Refugees and exiles
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, IraqBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Iraq, Middle EastBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Iraq, Middle East, Primary (ages 6-9)

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