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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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Cornhusk, Silk, And Wishbones

Published: 2000, Houghton Mifflin Co.
Tags: Creation stories, Culture, Explore the world
Categories: InternationalInternational, NonfictionInternational, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Double Luck

Published: 2001, Holiday House
Tags: Dream, Emmigrants and immigrants, Orphans, Struggle
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, ChinaBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, China, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Bertil and the Bathroom Elephants

Published: 2003, R & S Books
Tags: Animals, Bathing, Elephants, Humor
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Picture Book, Sweden

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Auschwitz: The Story Of A Nazi Death Camp

Published: 2002, Candlewick Press (MA)
Tags: Auschwitz, Holocaust, Jewish, Photo essay, World War II
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionIntermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Poland

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Benny

Published: 1999, Candlewick Press
Tags: Dogs, home, Magicians, talents
Categories: CanadaCanada, Early Years (ages 2-6)Canada, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book

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Thunder Boy Jr.

Published: 2016, Little, Brown
Tags: Family, growing up, Indigenous, Names, parents
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, United States

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Today I Feel . . .

Published: 2017, Harry N. Abrams
Tags: Activity books, emotions and feelings, growing up
Categories: ABC BookABC Book, Concept BookABC Book, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6)ABC Book, Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Portugal

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The King’s Drum

Published: 2003, Shinseken
Tags: Contests, Folktales and Fairytales, Overcoming obstacles
Categories: ArgentinaArgentina, Folklore and Fairy TalesArgentina, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Monkey King

Published: 2017, Tuttle Publishing
Tags: Buddhism, Compassion and kindness, Monkeys, Myths and legends
Categories: ChinaChina, Folklore and Fairy TalesChina, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookChina, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Monkey who was Too Clever

Published: 2003, Shinseken
Tags: Amazon, Folktales and Fairytales, Monkeys
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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