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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
Open Reading Hours: Monday through Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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365 Penguins

Published: 2006, Abrams Books for Young Readers
Tags: Gift, Mathematics, penguin, Winter
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FictionEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, FranceEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction, France, Picture Book

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Playful Little Penguins

Published: 2007, Walker Books for Young Readers
Tags: Family, Helping, Penguins, play, Seals, story in rhyme
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Picture BookEngland (UK), Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Penguin

Published: 2007, Candlewick
Tags: Difference, Friendship, penguin, relationship, toy
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FictionEngland (UK), Fiction, Picture BookEngland (UK), Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Where To Hide A Star

Published: 2024, Philomel Books
Categories: Database

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Braver

Published: 2020, imprint
Tags: bravery, Friendship, Mammals
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania

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The Whale, the Sea and the Stars

Published: 2019, Floris Books
Tags: conservation, emotions and feelings, Whales
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Picture Book, Slovakia

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Shhh! I’m Reading!

Published: 2019, Tiger Tales
Tags: Books, Friendship, Humor, Reading
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK)Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), Europe, Picture Book

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Dear Professor Whale

Published: 2018, GECKO PR
Tags: Friendship, Humor, Marine Life, Whales
Categories: AsiaAsia, JapanAsia, Japan, Picture BookAsia, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Disappearing Acts

Published: 2016, Pan Macmillan
Tags: Animals, description, diversity, Landscapes, Nature and ecology, Search
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), Interactive BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Interactive Book, InternationalEarly Years (ages 2-6), Interactive Book, International, Picture Book

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Yours Sincerely Giraffe

Published: 2017, Gecko Press
Tags: Animals, Friendship, Letter Writing
Categories: JapanJapan, Picture BookJapan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), USBBY Outstanding International Book

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