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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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Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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The Cricket’s Cage: A Chinese Folk Tale

Published: 1997, Hyperion
Tags: Conflict, Emperor, Insects
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Kancil And The Crocodiles: A Tale From Malaysia

Published: 1996, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: Animals, folktale, trickery, values
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy TalesEarly Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, MalaysiaEarly Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, Malaysia, Picture Book

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China’s Bravest Girl: The Legend Of Hua Mu Lan

Published: 1993, Children's Book Press (CA)
Tags: bravery, Legend, Soldiers and the military
Categories: ChinaChina, Folklore and Fairy TalesChina, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookChina, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Real Story Of Stone Soup

Published: 2007, Dutton Juvenile
Tags: Folktales and Fairytales, Food and cooking, Humor, trickery
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Runaway Rice Cake

Published: 2001, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: Chinese New Year, Compassion and kindness, Generosity and sharing
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, Picture BookAsia, China, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Beggar’s Magic: A Chinese Tale

Published: 1997, Margaret K. McElderry Books
Tags: Magic, reward
Categories: ChinaChina, Folklore and Fairy TalesChina, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookChina, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Cricket Warrior: A Chinese Tale

Published: 1994, Margaret K. McElderry
Tags: Family, Insects, Magic, sacrifice
Categories: ChinaChina, Folklore and Fairy TalesChina, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookChina, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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1, 2, 3

Published: 1991, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: Animals, counting book
Categories: Concept BookConcept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6)Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), United States

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Bamboo Hats And A Rice Cake

Published: 1993, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: Compassion and kindness, Generosity and sharing, Japanese tradition, New Year's Day, religious belief
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, JapanFolklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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A Is For Asia

Published: 1999, Orchard Books
Tags: Alphabet, Animals, Geography, Holidays and festivals, traditions
Categories: ABC BookABC Book, AsiaABC Book, Asia, Primary (ages 6-9)

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