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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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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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Code Name Verity

Published: 2012, Hyperion Books
Tags: air pilot, Courage, Friendship, German Occupation, Great Britain, insurgency, Nazis, spy, War, World War II
Categories: EuropeEurope, FranceEurope, France, Historical FictionEurope, France, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The White Bicycle

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Tags: Asperger's Syndrome, Disability, independence, Journey, obstacles, Travel
Categories: EuropeEurope, FranceEurope, France, Realistic FictionEurope, France, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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School for Princes: Stories from the Panchatantra

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Tags: Behavior, fable, king, prince, teaching, Wisdom
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, IndiaFolklore and Fairy Tales, India, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, India, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Flute

Published: 2011, Tradewind Books
Tags: flood, Magic, resilience
Categories: FantasyFantasy, IndiaFantasy, India, Picture BookFantasy, India, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Toads on Toast

Published: , Kids Can Press
Tags: Animals, Family, Humor
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, CanadaAll Ages, Canada, FantasyAll Ages, Canada, Fantasy, Picture Book

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1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization

Published: 2012, National Geographic Books
Tags: Inventions, Islam, Muslims, technology
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle EastIntermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, Nonfiction

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The Little Yellow Bottle

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Tags: bomb, Courage, Disability, Friendship, healing, Hope, injury, War, Weapons
Categories: Middle EastMiddle East, Picture BookMiddle East, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Middle East, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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The Wooden Sword

Published: 2012, Albert Whitman
Tags: Faith, Jews, Royalty
Categories: AfghanistanAfghanistan, AsiaAfghanistan, Asia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAfghanistan, Asia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Afghanistan, Asia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle EastAfghanistan, Asia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, Picture Book

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The Wind That Wanted To Rest

Published: 2012, Boyds Mills Press
Tags: kindness, understanding, wind
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Picture BookFantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia

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When I Grow Up

Published: 2011, Frances Lincoln
Tags: job
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), PoetryEngland (UK), Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9)

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