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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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Animals

Cool Time Song

After a hot day on the African savannah, the animals begin to move and make sounds in the cool air of evening.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Animals, savannah
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FictionAfrica, Fiction, Picture BookAfrica, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Canadian Childhoods

A Tundra anthology in words and art showing children of many backgrounds growing up in many parts of Canada.

Published: 1989,
Tags: Animals, Compassion and kindness, Quests
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Biography - Autobiography- MemoirAmericas, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, CanadaAmericas, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Elephant Quest

Recounts an expedition through the Moremi Wildlife Reserve in Botswana, describing the vegetation and wildlife, and culminating in the sighting of an African elephant herd.

Published: 2000,
Tags: Animals, expedition, Rescues, wildlife
Categories: AfricaAfrica, BotswanaAfrica, Botswana, NonfictionAfrica, Botswana, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Mythspring

It is an anthology of original short fiction, each story inspired by a different Canadian myth or work of music. Also edited by Genevieve Kierans.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Animals, Fables and parables, Self confidence
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FantasyAmericas, Canada, Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Juan Tuza And The Magic Pouch

As a reward for their good deeds and hard work in the Mexican desert, Juan Tuza the prairie dog and Pepe the armadillo receive a magic bag, which produces anything they need.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Animals, Fairies, Pregnancy, Witches
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FantasyAmericas, Fantasy, FictionAmericas, Fantasy, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fantasy, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Hummingbirds’ Gift

When Consuelo saves the hummingbirds’ lives they, in return, show her how to save her family from the drought. With straw weavings by Juliana Reyes de Silva and Juan Hilario Silva.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Animals, Wildlife conservation
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

Private Peaceful

When Thomas Peaceful’s older brother is forced to join the British Army, Thomas decides to sign up as well, although he is only fourteen years old, to prove himself to his country, his family, his childhood love, Molly, and himself.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Animals, Bedtime, Siblings
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Journey Of A Thousand Miles

Lee has always yearned for adventure, but when his own family dicide to escape from Vietnam with 40 people crammed tightly in a rickety fishing boat, he’s not so sure.

Published: 1991,
Tags: Animals, Individuality, Lions and tigers
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Vietnam

The Adventures Of Robin Hood

Recounts the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, with his band of followers, lived in Sherwood Forest as an outlaw dedicated to fighting tyranny.

Published: 1995,
Tags: Animals, Rabbits, Trickster figures
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, Folklore and Fairy TalesEngland (UK), Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9)

Mario’s Mayan Journey

A young Mexican dreams that he meets two Mayan children and together they visit ancient ruins in the jungles of the Yucatan.

Published: 1997,
Tags: ancestors, Animals, Dream, Family, jungle, Mayan
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

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