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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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Where is Strawberry Princess Moshi?

Published: 2011, Candlewick Press
Tags: game, puzzle
Categories: AsiaAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6)Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), JapanAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Japan, Primary (ages 6-9)Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Japan, Primary (ages 6-9), Riddles/Puzzles

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The Kampung Boy

Published: 1979, Berita Pub.
Tags: muslim, traditions, village
Categories: AsiaAsia, Graphic NovelAsia, Graphic Novel, Historical FictionAsia, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Malaysia

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What Are You Doing?

Published: 2011, Groundwood Books
Tags: Literacy, Reading, School
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Early Years (ages 2-6)Americas, Early Years (ages 2-6), MexicoAmericas, Early Years (ages 2-6), Mexico, Picture BookAmericas, Early Years (ages 2-6), Mexico, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Americas, Early Years (ages 2-6), Mexico, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Cuckoo/Cuc£: A Mexican Folktale/Un Cuento Folkl¢rico Mexicano

Published: 1997, Harcourt Children's Books
Tags: Folk tale, Generosity, Humility, Mayan, Spanish
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy TalesEarly Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, Mexico

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Good Night, World

Published: 2011, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: Bedtime, Night, story in rhyme
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), InternationalEarly Years (ages 2-6), International, Rhymes/songs

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A Little Bitty Man: And Other Poems for the Very Young

Published: 2011, Candlewick Press
Tags: Humor
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, EuropeDenmark, Europe, Picture BookDenmark, Europe, Picture Book, PoetryDenmark, Europe, Picture Book, Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9)Denmark, Europe, Picture Book, Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9), Rhymes/songs

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Elfwyn’s Saga

Published: 1990, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books
Tags: Blind, curse, fairytale, good and evil, viking
Categories: EuropeEurope, FantasyEurope, Fantasy, IcelandEurope, Fantasy, Iceland, NordicEurope, Fantasy, Iceland, Nordic, Picture BookEurope, Fantasy, Iceland, Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Goha: The Wise Fool

Published: 2005, Philomel
Tags: cleverness, hero, Wisdom
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle EastAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, Picture BookAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, Picture Book, Turkey

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The Stone: A Persian Legend of the Magi

Published: 1998, Farrar Straus & Giroux (J)
Tags: Diaries, Gift, strange thing
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, IranAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Iran, Middle EastAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Iran, Middle East, Picture BookAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Iran, Middle East, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Demon’s Surrender

Published: 2011, Margaret K. McElderry Books
Tags: Demonology, Evil, Magic, Rescues, Siblings
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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