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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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International Collection of Children's and Adolescent Literature
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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The Barefoot Book Of Children

Published: 2016, Barefoot Books
Tags: cultural diversity, Customs and practices, Explore the world
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), InternationalEarly Years (ages 2-6), International, Picture Book

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Zahra’s Blessing: A Ramadan Story

Published: 2022, Barefoot Books
Categories: Database

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Nour’s Secret Library

Published: 2022, Barefoot Books, Limited
Tags: Books and libraries, Military and war
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Middle EastHistorical Fiction, Middle East, Primary (ages 6-9)Historical Fiction, Middle East, Primary (ages 6-9), Syria

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To Carnival!: A Celebration in Saint Lucia

Published: 2021, Barefoot Books
Tags: carnival, celebrations, Journey
Categories: CaribbeanCaribbean, FictionCaribbean, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Caribbean, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Saint Lucia

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From My Window

Published: 2020, Barefoot Books
Tags: City, Communities, Urban life
Categories: BrazilBrazil, Picture BookBrazil, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Brazil, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), South America

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Let’s Celebrate!

Published: 2019, Barefoot Books,
Tags: Explore the world, Holidays and festivals, Multicultural and cross-cultural
Categories: InternationalInternational, NonfictionInternational, Nonfiction, Picture BookInternational, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Wild Swans

Published: 2018, Barefoot Books
Tags: Folktales and Fairytales, Hans Christian Andersen, sacrifice, Swans
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, EuropeDenmark, Europe, Folklore and Fairy TalesDenmark, Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Denmark, Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book

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La Frontera

Published: 2018, Barefoot Books
Tags: immigration and emigration, Mulitgenerational, Spanish
Categories: AmericasAmericas, BilingualAmericas, Bilingual, Central AmericaAmericas, Bilingual, Central America, Latinx in USAmericas, Bilingual, Central America, Latinx in US, Picture BookAmericas, Bilingual, Central America, Latinx in US, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Americas, Bilingual, Central America, Latinx in US, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Cloud Chaser

Published: 2018, Barefoot Books
Tags: Friendship, Inventors and inventions, Mulitgenerational, STEM
Categories: EuropeEurope, FranceEurope, France, Picture BookEurope, France, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Wise Fool

Published: 2015, Barefoot Books
Tags: Folktales and Fairytales, Foolish figures, Humor, Muslims
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, PakistanFolklore and Fairy Tales, Pakistan, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Pakistan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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