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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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Pizza For The Queen

In 1889 Napoli, Italy, Raffaele Esposito prepares a special pizza for the queen, in a book based on a true story which includes a recipe for pizza Margherita.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Cooking, Description and travel, food, recipes
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, ItalyEurope, Fiction, Italy, Primary (ages 6-9)

Mexico: The Culture

Explores the culture of Mexico, including religions, holidays and festivals, arts, food and leisure activities.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Description and travel, Social life and customs
Categories: AmericasAmericas, MexicoAmericas, Mexico, NonfictionAmericas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Turtle Bay

Taro is fascinated by the strange actions of old Jiro-San, who sweeps the sand on the beach while waiting for the arrival of Japanese sea turtles ready to lay their eggs.

Published: 1997,
Tags: Customs and practices, Description and travel
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, JapanAsia, Fiction, Japan, Primary (ages 6-9)

A Stranger Came Ashore: A Story Of Suspense

Twelve-year-old Robbie becomes convinced that the stranger befriended by his family is one of the Selkie Folk and tries to get help against his magical powers from the local wizard.

Published: 1975,
Tags: Description and travel, Geography
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Scotland (UK)

Ghost Catcher

An allegory of emotional growth and human kinship in which Ghost Catcher solves people’s problems and they in turn help him.

Published: 1991,
Tags: Description and travel, Voyages and travels
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Flying Canoe

Working with the lumberjacks in Ottawa, eleven-year-old Baptiste begins to feel homesick for his life backin the Quebec region of Canada and so magically creates a special canoe that sends him sailing through the night sky.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Childhood, Description and travel
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Folklore and Fairy TalesAmericas, Canada, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9)

Celebrate! In South Asia

Describes religious festivals and sacred days celebrated in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Burma, and Nepal.

Published: 1996,
Tags: Description and travel
Categories: AsiaAsia, NonfictionAsia, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Omar On Board

Omar isn’t nearly as good as his friends at swimming or jumping off the diving board but when it comes to helping a friend, Omar forgets all about his fears.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Description and travel
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Butter Thief

While enduring his punishment for playing with the butter, little Krishna performs a miraculous feat.

Published: 1998,
Tags: Description and travel, Social life and customs
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, IndiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, India, Primary (ages 6-9)

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