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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 Knight, the Princess and the Magic Rock: A Classic Persian Tale

Published: 2012, Wisdom Tales
Tags: heroism, knights, Love
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, IranFolklore and Fairy Tales, Iran, Middle EastFolklore and Fairy Tales, Iran, Middle East, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Iran, Middle East, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Odyssey

Published: 2012,
Tags: goddesses, gods
Categories: EuropeEurope, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, GreeceEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myths and LegendsEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myths and Legends, Picture Book

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The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

Published: 2012, Candlewick Press
Tags: Aesop Fable, mouse
Categories: EuropeEurope, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, GreeceEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Greece, Picture BookEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Greece, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Hands around the Library: Protecting Egypt’s Treasured Books

Published: 2012, Dial Books for Young Readers
Tags: Library, protection, turmoil
Categories: AfricaAfrica, EgyptAfrica, Egypt, Picture BookAfrica, Egypt, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Egypt, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Miss Sally Ann and the Panther

Published: 2012, Holiday House
Tags: heroine, tall tales
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Folklore and Fairy TalesAmericas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, North AmericaAmericas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, North America, Picture BookAmericas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, North America, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Americas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, North America, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Oliver

Published: 2012, Candlewick Press
Tags: Adventure, Difference, Friendship, Imagination
Categories: IcelandIceland, NordicIceland, Nordic, Picture BookIceland, Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Iceland, Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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The Land of Neverbelieve

Published: 2012, Candlewick Press
Tags: Adventure, Imagination
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book

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Happy Harry’s Cafe

Published: 2012, Candlewick
Tags: animal, Humor, Jews, restaurant, soup
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK)Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book

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The Greatest Liar on Earth: A True Story

Published: 2012, Candlewick Press
Tags: truth
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, England (UK)Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, England (UK), EuropeBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, England (UK), Europe, Picture BookBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, England (UK), Europe, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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But I’ve Used All of My Pocket Change

Published: 2012,
Tags: Money, saving, toy
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Picture BookEngland (UK), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)England (UK), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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