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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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Wonder Tales (World Storytelling)

Published: 1997, August House
Tags: Anthologies, Folktales and Fairytales, oral traditions, Storytelling
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International

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The Serpent Slayer: And Other Stories of Strong Women

Published: 2000, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Tags: Courage, heroine, strength
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Picture Book

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Jewish Migration

Published: 2011, Raintree
Tags: Jew, migration, prejudice, World War II
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalIntermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction

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The Maid of the North

Published: 1982, Henry Holt
Tags: cleverness, Courage, heroine
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Outfoxing Fear: Folktales from Around the World

Published: 2006, W W Norton & Co Ltd
Tags: Courage, Fear, Hope
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International

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Indian Children’s Favorite Stories

Published: 2006, Tuttle Pub.
Tags: collection, Folktales and Fairytales, Indian Culture
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, IndiaFolklore and Fairy Tales, India, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Greedy Sparrow

Published: 2011, Marshall Cavendish Corp
Tags: Greed, kindness, selfishness
Categories: ArmeniaArmenia, EuropeArmenia, Europe, FantasyArmenia, Europe, Fantasy, Picture BookArmenia, Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Birthday Suit

Published: ,
Tags: body, Carribean, growing up, Ocean
Categories: CaribbeanCaribbean, Early Years (ages 2-6)Caribbean, Early Years (ages 2-6), JamaicaCaribbean, Early Years (ages 2-6), Jamaica, North AmericaCaribbean, Early Years (ages 2-6), Jamaica, North America, Picture Book

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Good-Bye, Havana! Hola, New York!

Published: 2011, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: home, immigrant, Revolution
Categories: CaribbeanCaribbean, CubaCaribbean, Cuba, Historical FictionCaribbean, Cuba, Historical Fiction, Picture BookCaribbean, Cuba, Historical Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Dancing Granny

Published: 1987, Aladdin Books
Tags: dancing, Grandmothers, Tricks
Categories: CaribbeanCaribbean, Folklore and Fairy TalesCaribbean, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Caribbean, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Retellings and Remixes (Versions and Variants)Caribbean, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Retellings and Remixes (Versions and Variants), West Indies

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