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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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The Canoe’s Story

Published: 1982, Miracle Bookhouse Ltd.
Tags: Boats and ships, Environment, tree
Categories: FictionFiction, GhanaFiction, Ghana, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Son of a Gun

Published: 2012, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Tags: Brother and sister, child soldier, Kidnapping
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), LiberiaIntermediate (ages 9-14), Liberia, Realistic Fiction

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War Brothers

Published: 2008, Puffin
Tags: child soldiers, Courage, Friendship, Hope, resilience, War
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic FictionAfrica, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, Uganda

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Taking Flight

Published: 2010,
Tags: Death, Divorce, Emotions, Family, Horses, Mental Health
Categories: IrelandIreland, Realistic FictionIreland, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Aya

Published: 2007, Drawn and Quarterly
Tags: Family, mothers
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Graphic NovelAfrica, Graphic Novel, Historical FictionAfrica, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Ivy CoastAfrica, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Ivy Coast, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Table That Ran Away to the Woods

Published: 2012,
Tags: Adventures
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book, PolandEarly Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book, Poland, Primary (ages 6-9)Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book, Poland, Primary (ages 6-9), USBBY Outstanding International Book

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Sylvia Long’s Thumbelina

Published: 2010, Chronicle Books
Tags: Adventure, fairytale, Size
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, FantasyDenmark, Fantasy, NordicDenmark, Fantasy, Nordic, Picture BookDenmark, Fantasy, Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Princess of 8th Street

Published: 2012, Abrams Books for Young Readers
Tags: Friendship, Loneliness, princess
Categories: FictionFiction, NordicFiction, Nordic, Picture BookFiction, Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Fiction, Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Sweden

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Count Me In!: A Parade of Mexican Folk Art Numbers in English and Spanish

Published: 2012, Cinco Puntos Press
Tags: celebrations, Folk art, parade, traditions
Categories: BilingualBilingual, Concept BookBilingual, Concept Book, Counting BookBilingual, Concept Book, Counting Book, Early Years (ages 2-6)Bilingual, Concept Book, Counting Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), MexicoBilingual, Concept Book, Counting Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Mexico, Picture Book

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The Forgiveness Garden

Published: 2012,
Tags: Conflict, forgiveness, hatred, Peace, Revenge
Categories: FictionFiction, LebanonFiction, Lebanon, Middle EastFiction, Lebanon, Middle East, Picture BookFiction, Lebanon, Middle East, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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