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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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When The Root Children Wake Up

Published: 2002, Scholastic Press
Tags: Appreciation of Nature, Dance, Seasons, spring
Categories: GermanyGermany, Picture BookGermany, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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My Elephant

Published: 2009, Candlewick
Tags: Elephants, Friendship, Grandparents, Imagination
Categories: Czech RepublicCzech Republic, Early Years (ages 2-6)Czech Republic, Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeCzech Republic, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyCzech Republic, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book

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A Treasury Of Mermaids: Mermaid Tales From Around The World

Published: 1997, HarperCollins
Tags: Mermaids, multicultural
Categories: EuropeEurope, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9), Scotland (UK)Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9), Scotland (UK), Short Stories - Anthologies - Collections

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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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14 Cows for America

Published: 2009, Peachtree Publishers
Tags: Friendship, Gifts, Grief, Sadness, Travel, Villages, warriors
Categories: AfricaAfrica, KenyaAfrica, Kenya, Picture BookAfrica, Kenya, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Kenya, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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The Shepherd’s Granddaughter

Published: 2008, Groundwood Books
Tags: Family, heritage, Occupation
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle EastIntermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, PalestineIntermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, Palestine, Realistic Fiction

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Tales of Terror from the Black Ship

Published: 2008, Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Tags: Horror, Siblings, Storytelling
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Short Stories - Anthologies - Collections

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Sir Lofty and Sir Tubb

Published: 2009, NorthSouth
Tags: Peace, sharing, War
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, Primary (ages 6-9)Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Switzerland

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Fly By Night

Published: 2006, HarperCollins
Tags: Adventure, Birds, Imagination, Orphans
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Stanley At Sea

Published: 2008, Kids Can Press
Tags: Adventure, boat, Dogs, freedom, park, picnic, sea
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Picture BookAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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