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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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Dog

Happy Birthday Coco

Coco is a charming female wirehair fox terrier. This story is told from her owner’s perspective and illustrates her first year of life.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Dog
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), JapanAsia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan, Picture Book

Dog Den Mystery

When someone steals an old boot, Jack doesn’t care. Then someone steals his squeaker bone. And his blanket. And Red’s ball. Now Jack DOES care. Who is the thief of Doggeroo?

Published: 2005,
Tags: Detective, discovery, Dog
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mystery and ThrillerAustralia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mystery and Thriller, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Phantom Mudder

All dogs like mud. All dogs like biscuits. This is a fact. But when mud and biscuits happen at the same time, Jack knows there is skulldoggery in the air. Who is mudding the show dogs of Doggeroo?

Published: 2005,
Tags: Detective, discovery, Dog
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mystery and ThrillerAustralia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mystery and Thriller, Primary (ages 6-9)

Jojofu

A young man is saved from death three times by the keen senses of his faithful hunting dog. Based on an old Japanese tale.

Published: 1996,
Tags: Dog, faithfulness, hunting, Rescues
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), JapanAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan, Primary (ages 6-9)

Dog

An old man living alone at the edge of a small Irish village grudgingly allows a dog into his life.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Dog, Loneliness, village life
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, IrelandEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Ireland, Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Ireland, Picture Book, Realistic Fiction

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