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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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Stravaganza: City of Swords

Published: 2012, Bloomsbury
Tags: Adventure, Mental Health, Space and time
Categories: EuropeEurope, FantasyEurope, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Italy

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Sun, Moon, and Stars

Published: 1998, Dutton Juvenile
Tags: sky
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Myths and LegendsFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Myths and Legends, Picture Book

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David

Published: 2011, Bloomsbury
Tags: Art and artists, disguises, sculpture
Categories: EuropeEurope, Historical FictionEurope, Historical Fiction, ItalyEurope, Historical Fiction, Italy, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Grace at Christmas

Published: 2011, Dial Books for Young Readers
Tags: Christmas, Friendship, Grandparents, Helping, holiday, sharing
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Picture BookEngland (UK), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)England (UK), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Earth, Fire, Water, Air

Published: 1995, Dutton Juvenile
Tags: beliefs, Myths and folktales
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Myths and LegendsFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Myths and Legends, Picture Book

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Stravaganza: City of Secrets

Published: 2008, Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Tags: Adventures, Renaissance, Revenge, romance, Self confidence, Time travel
Categories: EuropeEurope, FantasyEurope, Fantasy, ItalyEurope, Fantasy, Italy, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Kings And Queens Of The Bible

Published: 2008, Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Tags: Biblical, Christianity, collection, Royalty
Categories: IsraelIsrael, Picture BookIsrael, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Falconer’s Knot : A Story of Friars, Flirtation and Foul Play

Published: 2007,
Tags: Love, Murder, Renaissance
Categories: EuropeEurope, Historical FictionEurope, Historical Fiction, ItalyEurope, Historical Fiction, Italy, Mystery and ThrillerEurope, Historical Fiction, Italy, Mystery and Thriller, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Color of Home

Published: 2002,
Tags: Art and artists, Discoveries, homesickness
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Picture BookAfrica, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic FictionAfrica, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Somalia

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