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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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The Young Teacher And The Great Serpent (Stories From Latin America)

Published: 2023, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Tags: Amazon Rainforest, Books, Children, education, folktales, Stories, Storytelling, teacher, Wisdom
Categories: ColombiaColombia, FictionColombia, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Colombia, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9), USBBY Outstanding International Book

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The Invisible Elephant

Published: 2023, Yonder
Tags: Blind, Braille, education, Imagination, Inspirational, People with disabilities, Perserverance, Reading
Categories: FictionFiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9), RussiaFiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia, Short Stories - Anthologies - CollectionsFiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia, Short Stories - Anthologies - Collections, USBBY Outstanding International Book

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On The Edge Of The World (Stories From Latin America)

Published: 2023, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Tags: Children, Chile, discovery, Family, Friendship, Loneliness, Russia
Categories: ChileChile, FictionChile, Fiction, Picture BookChile, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Chile, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), RussiaChile, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia, USBBY Outstanding International Book

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The Bear And The Wildcat

Published: 2023, Gecko
Tags: Animals, Death, Friendship, Grief, loss
Categories: FictionFiction, JapanFiction, Japan, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Walking School Bus

Published: 2023, Greystone Kids
Tags: Africa, Brother and sister, Bus, Community, education, India, School, Siblings, transportation
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6)Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), IndiaAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), India, Picture Book

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The Amazing And True Story Of Tooth Mouse Pérez

Published: 2022, Enchanted Lion Books
Tags: Children, culture shifting, growing up, Spanish speaking culture, Tooth Fairy
Categories: FictionFiction, Picture BookFiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), SpainFiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Spain, USBBY Outstanding International Book

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Colorful Mondays: A Bookmobile Spreads Hope In Honduras (Stories From Latin America)

Published: 2023, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Tags: Books and libraries, Communities, Honduras, Inspirational, Latin America, Story nonfiction
Categories: AmericasAmericas, HondurasAmericas, Honduras, Picture BookAmericas, Honduras, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Americas, Honduras, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), USBBY Outstanding International Book

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Letters In Charcoal

Published: 2023, Lantana Publishing
Tags: Colombia, Communities, education, Historical Fiction, Reading
Categories: AgeAge, ColombiaAge, Colombia, FictionAge, Colombia, Fiction, Historical FictionAge, Colombia, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Picture BookAge, Colombia, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Moon Is A Ball: Stories Of Panda & Squirrel

Published: 2023, Gecko Press
Tags: Animals, Friendship, hobbies
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, EuropeBelgium, Europe, FictionBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Picture BookBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Pebble: An Allegory Of The Holocaust

Published: 2023, thames & Hudson
Tags: allegory, Fear, Friendship, Holocaust, Hope, Jewish children in the Holocaust, Music, World War II
Categories: EuropeEurope, Historical FictionEurope, Historical Fiction, LithuaniaEurope, Historical Fiction, Lithuania, Primary (ages 6-9)

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