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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 the Little Girl

Published: 1945, North-South
Tags: Baba Yaga, cleverness, Escape, stepmothers, Witches
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Russia

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The Golden Bracelet

Published: 1998, Holiday House
Tags: craft, Evil, Rescues, Wisdom
Categories: ArmeniaArmenia, Folklore and Fairy TalesArmenia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookArmenia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Baba Yaga: A Russian Folktale

Published: 1991, Holiday House
Tags: Baba Yaga, Evil, Rescues, 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 Castle of the Cats

Published: 2004, Holiday House
Tags: castle, cat, contest, fairytale
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), Ukraine

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Onions and Garlic

Published: 1996, Holiday House
Tags: clever, Fools, Jewish
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, IsraelFolklore and Fairy Tales, Israel, Middle EastFolklore and Fairy Tales, Israel, Middle East, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Israel, Middle East, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Bearhead: A Russian Folktale

Published: 1991, Holiday House
Tags: Evil, fairytale, goblin, 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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Stretch, Swallow & Stare

Published: 1999, Fitzhenry and Whiteside
Tags: Difference, Evil, Friendship, obstacles
Categories: Czech RepublicCzech Republic, EuropeCzech Republic, Europe, Folklore and Fairy TalesCzech Republic, Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookCzech Republic, Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Who’s Hiding Here?

Published: 1991, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: Animals
Categories: AsiaAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6)Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), FictionAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, JapanAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fiction, Japan, Picture Book

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Red Thread

Published: 1993, Philomel
Tags: arranged marriage, custom
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, China, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture BookAsia, China, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Butterfly Hunt

Published: 1990, Picture Book Studio Ltd
Tags: butterfly, capture, hunting
Categories: AsiaAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6)Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), JapanAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Japan, Picture BookAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), Japan, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction

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