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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
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University of Arizona

1430 East Second Street
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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The Very Last Unicorn

Published: 1995, Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Tags: Myths and folktales, Young adult
Categories: EuropeEurope, FantasyEurope, Fantasy, IrelandEurope, Fantasy, Ireland, Picture BookEurope, Fantasy, Ireland, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Bravest Flute: A Story Of Courage In The Mayan Tradition

Published: 1994, Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Tags: celebration, Courage, New Year's Day, parade, traditions
Categories: Central AmericaCentral America, MexicoCentral America, Mexico, Picture BookCentral America, Mexico, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Central America, Mexico, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Rose Red &; Snow White

Published: 1997, Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Tags: bear, Evil, kindness, Sister, Winter
Categories: EuropeEurope, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, GermanyEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture BookEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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How Night came from the Sea: A Story From Brazil

Published: 1994, Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Tags: Culture, Folktales and Fairytales, Goddess, Night, sea
Categories: AmericasAmericas, BrazilAmericas, Brazil, Folklore and Fairy TalesAmericas, Brazil, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookAmericas, Brazil, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Leopard’s Drum: An Asante Tale from West Africa

Published: 1996, Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Tags: Animals, reward, sharing
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6)Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy TalesAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, GhanaAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, Ghana, Picture BookAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, Ghana, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Hungry Hyena

Published: 1994, Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Tags: Dreams, life lessons
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FantasyAfrica, Fantasy, Picture BookAfrica, Fantasy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Baby Baboon

Published: 1993, Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Tags: Animals, Jungles, Laziness
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6)Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), FantasyAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book

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Sungura and Leopard: A Swahili Trickster Tale

Published: 1993, Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Tags: Animals, cleverness, Family, growing up, Neighbors, Self-realization
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Folklore and Fairy TalesAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Tanzania

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The Tinderbox

Published: 1990, Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Tags: Dog, fairytale, fortune, Magic, soldier, Witches
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, EuropeDenmark, Europe, FantasyDenmark, Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Denmark, Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book

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How Glooskap Outwits The Ice Giants: And Other Tales Of The Maritime Indians

Published: 1989, Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Tags: Collections, Giants, Indigenous
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), United States

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