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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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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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Drums Of Noto Hanto

The people in a small village in ancient Japan manage to drive off the forces of a powerful warlord using only their ingenuity and the many different village drums.

Published: 1999, DK CHILDREN
Tags: Courage, Drums, ingenuity, Legend
Categories: JapanJapan, Picture BookJapan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Ten Oni Drummers

One by one, ten tiny oni, Japanese goblin-like creatures, grow larger and larger as they beat their drums on the sand, chasing away bad dreams.

Published: 2000, Lee & Low Books
Tags: Counting, Dreams, Drums
Categories: AsiaAsia, Counting BookAsia, Counting Book, FictionAsia, Counting Book, Fiction, JapanAsia, Counting Book, Fiction, Japan, Picture BookAsia, Counting Book, Fiction, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Patakin: World Tales of Drums and Drummers

Recounts ten myths about drums and drummers from India, Africa, Fiji, Korea, Ireland, Venezuela, Mexico, Israel, and Canada.

Published: 1994, Henry Holth & Co (J)
Tags: Drums, Musicians
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International

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