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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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The Penguin Of Ilha Grande : From Animal Rescue To Extraordinary Friendship

Published: 2023, Charlesbridge
Tags: Animals, Friendship, Penguins
Categories: BrazilBrazil, Early Years (ages 2-6)Brazil, Early Years (ages 2-6), NonfictionBrazil, Early Years (ages 2-6), Nonfiction, Picture Book

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The Old Man And The Penguin: A True Story Of True Friendship

Published: 2020, Kids Can Press
Tags: Birds, Environment and ecology, Friendship, Marine Life
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, BrazilBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Brazil, Early Years (ages 2-6)Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Brazil, Early Years (ages 2-6), Latin AmericaBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Brazil, Early Years (ages 2-6), Latin America, Picture Book

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Blue Penguin

Published: 2016, Candlewick
Tags: bullying, Friendship, Self confidence
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), NordicEarly Years (ages 2-6), Nordic, Picture Book

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Jumping Penguins And Laughing Hyenas

Published: 2013, Lemniscaat
Tags: Animals, Imagination, Wordless
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), NetherlandsEarly Years (ages 2-6), Netherlands, Picture Book

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Penguin in Peril

Published: ,
Tags: Adventure, Cats, Escape, Humor, Penguins
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FantasyEngland (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Picture BookEngland (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Penguin Island

Published: 1995, Mammoth
Tags: Death, Environment and ecology, Island life, Penguins
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FictionAustralia, Fiction, OceaniaAustralia, Fiction, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

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10 Little Penguins

Published: 2010, Abrams Books for Young Readers
Tags: counting book, penguin
Categories: Concept BookConcept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6)Concept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeConcept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FranceConcept Book, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, France, Picture Book

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Penguin Pete and Little Tim

Published: 1994, North-South / Night Sky Books
Tags: father and son, penguin, snow
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, Switzerland

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I Am Pangoo the Penguin

Published: 2006, Philomel
Tags: friends, Love, Toys, Zoos
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, FranceEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, France, Picture Book

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The Emperor Penguin’s New Clothes

Published: 1995, Viking Juvenile
Tags: clothes, Emperor, penguin
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, Early Years (ages 2-6)Denmark, Early Years (ages 2-6), FantasyDenmark, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, NordicDenmark, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Nordic, Picture Book

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