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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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Just Like me

Tom is not happy about the arrival of his new baby brother until his parents show that change can be a positive experience.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Babies, Family life, Siblings
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, Primary (ages 6-9)England (UK), Europe, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

Waiting for Gregory

A young girl eagerly awaits the birth of her baby cousin, while growing more and more confused by the way her relatives answer her questions.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Babies, birth
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, PolandEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Poland, Realistic Fiction

Saving Sinbad!

Tells the story of how the townspeople of an English fishing village come to the rescue of a sinking boat, told from the viewpoint of the dog who helps save Sinbad, another dog, from drowning.

Published: 2002,
Tags: Babies, Pregnancy
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

If You’re Not From The Prairie–

A boy provides a look at life on the prairies of North America and describes the effects of the climate on the people like him who grow up in the heartland of the continent.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Babies, Moon
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, PoetryAmericas, Canada, Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9)

Carrying

This book explores the importance of carrying things as well as babies and of lending a helping hand by sharing a load.

Published: 1999,
Tags: Babies, Helping
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), InternationalEarly Years (ages 2-6), International, Nonfiction

Good Babies: A Tale of Trolls, Humans, a Witch and a Switch

A wicked witch’s plan to wreak havoc by switching a human baby and a troll baby backfires in a surprising way.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Babies, Evil, Surprises
Categories: EuropeEurope, FantasyEurope, Fantasy, NordicEurope, Fantasy, Nordic, NorwayEurope, Fantasy, Nordic, Norway, Picture BookEurope, Fantasy, Nordic, Norway, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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