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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
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The Owl Who Wanted To See The Sun

Published: 2003, Shinseken
Tags: Birds, life lessons, owls
Categories: AsiaAsia, JapanAsia, Japan, Picture BookAsia, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Princess And The Warrior

Published: 2016, Harry N. Abrams
Tags: Aztec, Indigenous, Love
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, MexicoFolklore and Fairy Tales, Mexico, Myths and LegendsFolklore and Fairy Tales, Mexico, Myths and Legends, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Mexico, Myths and Legends, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Problem Solver

Published: 2003, Shinseken
Tags: Folktales and Fairytales, kingdom, Riddles
Categories: ArgentinaArgentina, Folklore and Fairy TalesArgentina, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookArgentina, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Sky Of Afghanistan

Published: 2012, Cuento de luz
Tags: Dreams, military, Peace, War, Women and girls
Categories: AfghanistanAfghanistan, AsiaAfghanistan, Asia, Picture BookAfghanistan, Asia, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Sorcerer’s Offering

Published: 2002, Shinseken
Tags: Indigenous, Myths and legends
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), South America

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The Wise Fool

Published: 2015, Barefoot Books
Tags: Folktales and Fairytales, Foolish figures, Humor, Muslims
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, PakistanFolklore and Fairy Tales, Pakistan, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Pakistan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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This Is How We Do It

Published: 2017, Chronicle
Tags: Childhood, multicultural
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), Information BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Information Book, InternationalEarly Years (ages 2-6), Information Book, International, Nonfiction

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The Horse of Seven Colors

Published: 2003, Miocene Ken
Tags: Farm life, Folktales and Fairytales, Horses
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, GuatemalaFolklore and Fairy Tales, Guatemala, Latin AmericaFolklore and Fairy Tales, Guatemala, Latin America, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Crane Girl

Published: 2017, Shen's Books
Tags: Birds, Compassion and kindness, Folktales and Fairytales, Values and virtues
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, JapanFolklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Hawk Of The Castle

Published: 2017, Candlewick
Tags: Birds, Medieval, training
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, Historical FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Historical Fiction, Picture BookEngland (UK), Europe, Historical Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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