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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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Search Results for: Andersen, Hans Christian

The Moon Is A Ball: Stories Of Panda & Squirrel

Published: 2023, Gecko Press
Tags: Animals, Friendship, hobbies
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, EuropeBelgium, Europe, FictionBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Picture BookBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Nightingale

Published: 2007, Purple Bear Books
Tags: Birds, China, Emperor, Folktales and Fairytales, Hans Christian Andersen
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, EuropeDenmark, Europe, Folklore and Fairy TalesDenmark, Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookDenmark, Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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You Can’t Be Too Careful!

Published: 2017, Elsewhere Editions
Tags: connections, Greed, growing up, kindness
Categories: AmericasAmericas, AwardsAmericas, Awards, BrazilAmericas, Awards, Brazil, Latin AmericaAmericas, Awards, Brazil, Latin America, Picture BookAmericas, Awards, Brazil, Latin America, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Americas, Awards, Brazil, Latin America, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), USBBY Outstanding International Book

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Bronze and Sunflower

Published: 2015, Walker Books Ltd
Tags: Chinese Cultural Revolution, Country life
Categories: AsiaAsia, AwardsAsia, Awards, ChinaAsia, Awards, China, FictionAsia, Awards, China, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Spinning Starlight

Published: 2015, Disney-Hyperion
Tags: Hans Christian Andersen, Rescues, Siblings
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, NordicEurope, Fiction, Nordic, Science FictionEurope, Fiction, Nordic, Science Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Steadfast Tin Soldier

Published: 2013, Abrams Appleseed
Tags: Classics, endurance, Love
Categories: NordicNordic, Picture BookNordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Girl of the Wish Garden

Published: 2013, Groundwood
Tags: Adventure, fairy tale
Categories: FantasyFantasy, MexicoFantasy, Mexico, Picture BookFantasy, Mexico, Picture Book, PoetryFantasy, Mexico, Picture Book, Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Funny Stories (Story Library)

Published: 1992, Kingfisher
Tags: Anthologies, folk tales, Humor
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Intermediate (ages 9-14), Short Stories - Anthologies - Collections

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In A Glass Grimmly (A Tale Dark and Grimm Book 2)

Published: 1961, Dutton, 1961
Tags: action and adventure, Fantasy and magic, Folktales and Fairytales
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), United States

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Sylvia Long’s Thumbelina

Published: 2010, Chronicle Books
Tags: Adventure, fairytale, Size
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, FantasyDenmark, Fantasy, NordicDenmark, Fantasy, Nordic, Picture BookDenmark, Fantasy, Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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