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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 Farmer And The Poor God: A Folktale From Japan

Published: 1996, Simon & Schuster (Juv)
Tags: Family and social issues, Folktales and Fairytales, Wealth & Poverty
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, JapanAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Primary (ages 6-9)

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A to Zen

Published: 1992, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: Alphabet, Culture, Language
Categories: AsiaAsia, Concept BookAsia, Concept Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Concept Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), JapanAsia, Concept Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan, Picture Book

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The Shell Woman and the King

Published: 1993, Dial
Tags: Evil, Magic, Survival
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 Book

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The City of Dragons

Published: 1995, Scholastic Trade
Tags: Dragon, giant, prejudice
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 Boy Who Swallowed Snakes

Published: 1994, Scholastic Trade
Tags: good fortune, Honesty, moral, snake
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 Tale Of The Mandarin Ducks (Picture Puffins)

Published: 1995, Puffin
Tags: Compassion and kindness, Ducks, Folktales and Fairytales
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, JapanAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture BookAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Maneki Neko: The Tale of the Beckoning Cat

Published: 2010, Shen's Books
Tags: Luck, Symbolism
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, JapanAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture BookAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Tyranny

Published: 2009, Tundra Books
Tags: Hope, Mental illness, power, relationship, strength
Categories: CanadaCanada, Graphic NovelCanada, Graphic Novel, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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The Magic Rug of Grand-Pré

Published: 1990, Nimbus Pub Ltd
Tags: Journey, Magic
Categories: CanadaCanada, Early Years (ages 2-6)Canada, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales

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Bonnie Mcsmithers You’re Driving Me Dithers

Published: 1940, Tree Frog Pr
Tags: Humor, Parent and child, Stories in Rhyme
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, United States

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