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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
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When We Are Kind / [Oxia Script]

Published: 2020, Orca Book Publishers
Tags: emotions and feelings, Family life, Friendship, multigenerational, Navajo
Categories: AmericasAmericas, DatabaseAmericas, Database, North AmericaAmericas, Database, North America, Picture Book

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The Phone Booth In Mr. Hirota’s Garden

Published: 2019, Orca Book Publishers
Tags: Death of a parent, Earthquake and Tsunami, Grief, loss of father
Categories: AsiaAsia, JapanAsia, Japan, Picture BookAsia, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Taste Of Rain

Published: 2019, Orca Book Publishers
Tags: Courage, Internment Camps, Survival stories, Values and virtues, World War II
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, Historical FictionAsia, China, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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After Life

Published: 2018, Orca Book Publishers
Tags: cultural tradition, Customs and practices, Death and afterlife, Difficult discussions
Categories: Information BookInformation Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalInformation Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Myths and Legends

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The Matatu

Published: 2012, Orca Book Publishers
Tags: Cars and transportation, grandfather and grandchild, Storytelling
Categories: AfricaAfrica, KenyaAfrica, Kenya, Picture BookAfrica, Kenya, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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My Heart Fills With Happiness

Published: 2016, Orca Book Publishers
Tags: Emotions, Family, Feelings, happiness, Indigenous
Categories: Board BookBoard Book, CanadaBoard Book, Canada, Early Years (ages 2-6)

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We Sang You Home

Published: 2016, Orca Book Publishers
Tags: Appreciation of family, new baby, parents, Poetry
Categories: Board BookBoard Book, CanadaBoard Book, Canada, Early Years (ages 2-6)

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You Hold Me Up

Published: 2017, Orca Book Publishers
Tags: emotions and feelings, Family life, Friendship, growing up, Indigenous
Categories: CanadaCanada, Early Years (ages 2-6)Canada, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book

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Pride: Celebrating Diversity and Community

Published: 2016, Orca Book Publishers
Tags: LGBTQI+
Categories: AwardsAwards, CanadaAwards, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Awards, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionAwards, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, USBBY Outstanding International Book

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Away Running

Published: 2016, Orca Book Publishers
Tags: football, Paris, Poverty, Racism
Categories: FranceFrance, Realistic FictionFrance, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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