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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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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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Friendship

The Day Chubby Became Charles

Afraid that her grandmother might be dying, Julia discovers a new friend with whom she can talk about her fears.

Published: 1990,
Tags: Death, discovery, Family, Fear, Friendship
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, GermanyEurope, Fiction, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Victorious Paints The Great Balloon

Victorious, a member of the unlucky Rattan family in rural France, becomes involved in a historic hot air balloon ascension and restores good repute to the Rattans.

Published: 1991,
Tags: Friendship, Promises
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, FranceEurope, Fiction, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Willy And Max: A Holocaust Story

In Belgium during World War II, Willy becomes friends with Max and his Jewish family, and although they become separated, they remain related by a bond of friendship and a special painting.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Friendship, Ghosts and spirits, Self confidence
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, EuropeBelgium, Europe, FictionBelgium, Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Samir And Yonatan

Samir, a Palestinian boy, is sent for surgery to an Israeli hospital where he has two otherworldly experiences, making friends with an Israeli boy, Yonatan, and traveling with him to Mars.

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Published: 2000,
Tags: Friendship, Pets
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Israel

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It’s a Dog’s Life

A dog describes his life with his owner, Mrs. Anderson, and his dreams of a future with his love, Daisy.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Friendship, Gangs, Prejudices
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, Early Years (ages 2-6)Denmark, Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeDenmark, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fiction

The Voyage Of The Poppykettle

A community of tiny fishermen called the Hairy Peruvians leaves home to escape the fierce Shining Spaniards, sails a teakettle across the ocean, and makes a new home in a faraway land.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Adolescence, Choices and decisions, Friendship
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAustralia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, OceaniaAustralia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

Pancho’s Pi

On Christmas Eve Pancho rescues a star from a cactus and receives the gift of happiness.

Published: 1992,
Tags: Friendship, Identity
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Folklore and Fairy TalesAmericas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, MexicoAmericas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

Fritz’s Fish

Fritz, who longs to have a pet, captures a fish after the river floods his neighborhood, but must decide how long he can keep him in the apartment bathtub.

Published: 2005,
Tags: fish, flood, Friendship, homesickness, pet
Categories: EuropeEurope, GermanyEurope, Germany, Picture BookEurope, Germany, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Germany, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

What Does My Teddy Bear Do All Night?

A young girl’s teddy bear would rather read books and play than go to bed, but he also performs an important job when his owner finally falls asleep.

Published: 2005, Penguin Young Readers Group
Tags: Bedtime, Friendship, Teddy Bear, toy
Categories: EuropeEurope, FantasyEurope, Fantasy, Picture BookEurope, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Switzerland

Tiger

When the villagers hire a famous hunter to kill the tiger rumored to live in the woods, only one young boy wishes to protect the animal; and, in fact, the hunter knows more than one way to shoot a tiger.

Published: 1992,
Tags: Blind, Friendship, People with disabilities, Prejudices
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, FictionAsia, China, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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