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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
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When I Wore My Sailor Suit

Published: 2009, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Tags: Adventure, Childhood, Courage, Imagination, Sailing
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, Poland

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Cake Girl

Published: 2009, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Tags: Fantasy, growing up, Holidays and festivals, Magic
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK)Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), Picture Book

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Ethiopian Voices: Tsion’s Life

Published: 2008, Amharic Kids
Tags: Family life, Geography, Photo essay, Social life and customs
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, EthiopiaBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Ethiopia, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America

Published: 2005, HarperCollins
Tags: Flowers, Nature, presidents
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Picture BookBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Raf

Published: 2009, Lemniscaat
Tags: elephant, Friendship, giraffe, Journey, Monkey, toy
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6)Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), FantasyAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, NetherlandsAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Netherlands, Picture Book

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Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood

Published: 2009, Candlewick
Tags: corruption, hero, injustice, Legendary Character, Medieval England, outlaw, Robin Hood
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Graphic NovelEngland (UK), Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Animal Poems of the Iguazu/Animalario Del Iguazu

Published: 2008, Children's Book Press
Tags: Amazon Rainforest, Nature, Spanish Language
Categories: BrazilBrazil, PoetryBrazil, Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea

Published: 2009, Dial Books
Tags: mountain, mountain climbing, promise, School
Categories: AsiaAsia, NonfictionAsia, Nonfiction, PakistanAsia, Nonfiction, Pakistan, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life: A Story of Sustainable Farming

Published: 2009, Lee & Low Books
Tags: agriculture, Farming, food, science
Categories: IndonesiaIndonesia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Balarama: A Royal Elephant

Published: 2009, Lee & Low Books
Tags: celebration, elephant, parade, performance, training, Travel
Categories: IndiaIndia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)India, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionIndia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Picture Book

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