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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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Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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Fatuma’s New Cloth

Published: 2002, Moon Mountain Pub.
Tags: appearance, Conduct of life, Market
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Picture BookAfrica, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Master Man: A Tall Tale of Nigeria

Published: 2000, HarperCollins Publishers
Tags: strength, Superhero
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Folklore and Fairy TalesAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, NigeriaAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Nigeria, Picture BookAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Nigeria, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Bintou’s Braids

Published: 2001, Chronicle Books
Tags: beauty, Hair
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6)Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture BookAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Realistic FictionAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Realistic Fiction, West Africa

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Quick, Slow, Mango!

Published: 2011, Bloomsbury USA
Tags: elephant, Monkey
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6)Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), FantasyAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book

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Anna Hibiscus’ Song

Published: 2011, Kane Miller
Tags: Family, Family life, happiness, singing
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6)Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), NigeriaAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Nigeria, Picture BookAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Nigeria, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Nigeria, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Blood Red Road

Published: 2011, Margaret K. McElderry
Tags: Adventures, Coming of age, fighting, Kidnapping, Orphans, Rescues, Siblings, Twins
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Science FictionEngland (UK), Science Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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A Place To Call Home

Published: 2011,
Tags: Adventures, home
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FantasyEngland (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Picture BookEngland (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Baby Badger’s Wonderful Night

Published: 2011, Egmont USA
Tags: badger, father and child, Fear of the Dark, Night
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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Fire World

Published: 2011, Scholastic Inc.
Tags: Adventure, Dragon, Evil, Secret
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Frangoline and the Midnight Dream

Published: 2011, Scholastic Inc.
Tags: Bedtime, Behavior, Moon, story in rhyme
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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