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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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Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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The Foolish Men Of Agra

Published: 1998, Key Porter Books
Tags: 16th century, 17th century, Anthologies, legends, Rulers and leaders
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, IndiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, India, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Hen-Sparrow Turns Purple

Published: 2004, Tara Books
Tags: Birds, Folk art
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, IndiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, India, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Torn

Published: 2013, Scholastic
Tags: Adventure, military, violence, War, Women and girls
Categories: AfghanistanAfghanistan, Middle EastAfghanistan, Middle East, Mystery and ThrillerAfghanistan, Middle East, Mystery and Thriller, Realistic FictionAfghanistan, Middle East, Mystery and Thriller, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Priya’s Day / Ek din priya ka (Hindi)

Published: 1998, Tulika
Tags: Daily Routine, Hindi, Language, mothers, play, Storytelling, village life
Categories: AsiaAsia, BilingualAsia, Bilingual, FictionAsia, Bilingual, Fiction, IndiaAsia, Bilingual, Fiction, India, Picture BookAsia, Bilingual, Fiction, India, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Mystery Of The House Of Pigeons

Published: 1993, Penguin Books
Tags: 19th Century, action and adventure, bullies, treasure hunt
Categories: AsiaAsia, IndiaAsia, India, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, India, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mystery and Thriller

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A Moment Comes

Published: 2013, Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Tags: Family, Muslims, Religion, romance, violence
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, IndiaHistorical Fiction, India, RomanceHistorical Fiction, India, Romance, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Three Little Pigs And The Somewhat Bad Wolf

Published: 2013, Orchard Books
Tags: Folktales and Fairytales, Humor, Three Little Pigs
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy TalesEarly Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, United States

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The Herd Boy

Published: 2012, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Tags: Dreams, farm animals
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Picture BookAfrica, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), South AfricaAfrica, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), South Africa, USBBY Outstanding International Book

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Kids Of Kabul

Published: 2012,
Tags: growing up, War
Categories: AfghanistanAfghanistan, AsiaAfghanistan, Asia, Middle EastAfghanistan, Asia, Middle East, NonfictionAfghanistan, Asia, Middle East, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Language Inside

Published: 2013, Delacorte Press
Tags: Family, illness, Moving households, New experiences, recovery
Categories: Realistic FictionRealistic Fiction, United StatesRealistic Fiction, United States, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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