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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
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I Am Different! Can You Find Me?

Published: 2011, Charlesbridge
Tags: languages, Riddles
Categories: BilingualBilingual, InternationalBilingual, International, NonfictionBilingual, International, Nonfiction, Picture BookBilingual, International, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Bilingual, International, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), USBBY Outstanding International Book

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Hans My Hedgehog

Published: 2012, Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Tags: Acceptance, fairytale, Love, Music, outcasting, sense of belonging
Categories: EuropeEurope, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, GermanyEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Germany, Picture BookEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Germany, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Animal 123

Published: 2012, Chronicle Books
Tags: animal, counting book, interactive book, number
Categories: Concept BookConcept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6)Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeConcept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, GermanyConcept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Germany, Picture Book

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Animal Spots and Stripes

Published: 2012, Chronicle Books
Tags: animal, interactive book, patterns
Categories: Concept BookConcept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6)Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeConcept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, GermanyConcept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Germany, Picture Book

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Kokeshi: Aoki

Published: 2012, Chronicle Books
Tags: Dolls, Friendship, interactive book, Tokyo, Travel
Categories: AsiaAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6)Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), JapanAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Japan, Picture BookAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Japan, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction

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Kokeshi: Yumi

Published: 2012, Chronicle Books LLC
Tags: Culture, Dolls, Friend, interactive book, Travel
Categories: AsiaAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6)Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), JapanAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Japan, Picture BookAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Japan, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction

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Monkey’s Friends

Published: 2012, Edc Publishing
Tags: animal, Friend
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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Wrong Way

Published: 2011, ABC BOOKS
Tags: duck, Self-esteem, self-respect
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, OceaniaAustralia, Fantasy, Oceania, Picture BookAustralia, Fantasy, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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In the Shade of the Nispero Tree

Published: 2001, Yearling
Tags: Discrimination, Friend, island, prejudice, School, sense of belonging, social class
Categories: CaribbeanCaribbean, Historical FictionCaribbean, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Caribbean, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Puerto Rico

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Wailana the Waterbug

Published: 1999, Alana Dung Research Foundation
Tags: future life, insect, Sick
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), HawaiiEarly Years (ages 2-6), Hawaii, Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Hawaii, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Early Years (ages 2-6), Hawaii, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Rhymes/songs

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