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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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Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave

Published: 1994, HarperCollins
Tags: Baba Yaga, cleverness, doll, Escape, fairytale, stepmothers, stepsister, Witches
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia

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The Devils Who Learned to Be Good

Published: 1987, Joy Street Books
Tags: Devil, Magic
Categories: EuropeEurope, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia

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Baba Yaga: A Russian Folktale

Published: 1995, Mondo Publishing
Tags: Baba Yaga, cleverness, Escape, kindness, Witches
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia

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The Giant Wheel

Published: 2010, North South Books
Tags: Animals, Zoos
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Russia

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Marushka and the Month Brother

Published: 1996, North-South
Tags: Evil, Magic, stepmothers, stepsister
Categories: Czech RepublicCzech Republic, EuropeCzech Republic, Europe, Folklore and Fairy TalesCzech Republic, Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Czech Republic, Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture BookCzech Republic, Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Slovakia

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The Moon Man

Published: 1945, North-South
Tags: art, Magic, Moon
Categories: EuropeEurope, FantasyEurope, Fantasy, GermanyEurope, Fantasy, Germany, Picture BookEurope, Fantasy, Germany, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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A Perfect Pork Stew

Published: 1998, Orchard Books (NY)
Tags: Baba Yaga, Luck, outwitting, pig, Witches
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia

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Luba and the Wren

Published: 1999, Philomel
Tags: Greed, parents
Categories: EuropeEurope, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Ukraine

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Rechenka’s Eggs

Published: 1988, Philomel
Tags: Eggs, Festival, miracle
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book, Russia

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Babushka Baba Yaga

Published: 1993, Philomel
Tags: Fear, Grandmother
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy TalesEarly Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Russia

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