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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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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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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)

When Batistine Made Bread

Six-year-old Batistine makes her own breakfast by milking the cow and baking bread from scratch.

Published: 1985,
Tags: baking, Cooking, food
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, EuropeBelgium, Europe, FictionBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Picture BookBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Eating

In photographs and rhyming text, describes the foods and eating customs of people around the world.

Published: 1999,
Tags: cultures, customs, food
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), InternationalEarly Years (ages 2-6), International, Nonfiction

Celebrating

This book explores the importance of celebrating to people all over the world.

Published: 1999,
Tags: Festival, food, holiday
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), InternationalEarly Years (ages 2-6), International, Nonfiction

Pino and the Signora’s Pasta

Tired of the pasta that the Signora brings him and the other cats of Rome every day, Pino sets out to sample other delicacies.

Published: 2005,
Tags: food
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, ItalyEurope, Fiction, Italy, Picture BookEurope, Fiction, Italy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Where On Earth Is My Bagel?

When a young boy in Korea dreams of eating a New York bagel, he asks a farmer, a fisherman, a beekeeper, and a baker for help.

Published: 2001,
Tags: Adventure, food
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, KoreaAsia, Fiction, Korea, Primary (ages 6-9)

Crepes by Suzette

Suzette sells a variety of her crepes, or French pancakes, from the street cart she takes all over Paris. Includes a recipe, a short glossary of French words used, brief notes on Paris sites, and more.

Published: 2004,
Tags: food, recipes
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, FranceEurope, Fiction, France, Picture BookEurope, Fiction, France, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Captain Abdul’s Little Treasure

A group of pirates have their hands full as they babysit the captain’s lively infant son, who wants to eat only sausages.

Published: 2006,
Tags: food, Pirates
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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