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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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Poetry and rhyme

On The Road

A mother and her two children load up the car and travel to the sea passing many other types of vehicles on their journey.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Bedtime, Poetry and rhyme, Toys
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Bhangra Babes

As their auntie’s wedding day approaches, the Indian-British Dhillon sisters try to rescue her from her fianc

Published: 2005,
Tags: Poetry and rhyme, Poverty
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Celebrate! In Southeast Asia

Describes a variety of holiday celebrations in Southeast Asia, including Thailand’s Elephant Round-Up, Singapore’s Moon Cake Festival, and the Vietnamese New Year.

Published: 1996,
Tags: Gardens and gardeners, Nature, Poetry and rhyme
Categories: AsiaAsia, NonfictionAsia, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Night Of The Fireflies

Toshio takes his sister, Miko, through the woods to the river, where they join other children in capturing fireflies and placing them in lanterns.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Poetry and rhyme
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, JapanAsia, Fiction, Japan, Primary (ages 6-9)

A Handful Of Time

After winding an old watch, Patricia is suddenly transported back in time where she meets her mother as a young girl and uncovers a deep-rooted secret.

Published: 1987,
Tags: Poetry and rhyme
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

More Russian Picture Tales

Retells ten traditional folk tales about the animals and peasants of the Russian countryside.

Published: 1970,
Tags: Dogs, Poetry and rhyme
Categories: EuropeEurope, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia

Do You Know Me

Although he is continually getting into trouble, Tapiwa’s uncle becomes her best friend when he comes from Mozambique to live with her family in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Natural disasters, Poetry and rhyme
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FictionAfrica, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Zimbabwe

Beneath The Stone: A Mexican Zapotec Tale

The customs and daily life of the small village of Oaxaca, Mexico, are shown through the eyes of a six-year-old Zapotec Indian boy.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Poetry and rhyme
Categories: AmericasAmericas, MexicoAmericas, Mexico, NonfictionAmericas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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