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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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We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know

Published: 2021, Charlesbridge
Tags: American history, multicultural
Categories: AmericasAmericas, NonfictionAmericas, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Americas, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Midnight

Published: 2015, Candlewick Press
Tags: bravery, Horses, Human and animals, Loyalty, World War I
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Historical FictionAustralia, Historical Fiction, Picture BookAustralia, Historical Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Drummer Boy of John John

Published: 2012, Lee & Low
Tags: musical instruments, musician
Categories: CaribbeanCaribbean, Picture BookCaribbean, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Caribbean, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic FictionCaribbean, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Trinidad and Tobago

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The Greatest Liar on Earth: A True Story

Published: 2012, Candlewick Press
Tags: truth
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, England (UK)Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, England (UK), EuropeBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, England (UK), Europe, Picture BookBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, England (UK), Europe, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Donkey of Gallipoli: A True Story of Courage in World War I

Published: 2008, Candlewick
Tags: Courage, Rescues, World War I
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), NonfictionEngland (UK), Nonfiction, Picture BookEngland (UK), Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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On the Same Day in March: A Tour of the World’s Weather

Published: 2000, HarperCollins
Tags: weather
Categories: InternationalInternational, NonfictionInternational, Nonfiction, Picture BookInternational, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Bird Who Was an Elephant

Published: 1990,
Tags: bird, elephant
Categories: FictionFiction, IndiaFiction, India, Picture BookFiction, India, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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