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1. Ahlberg, Allan (2001). The adventures of bert. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
Bert is a young man whose life is full of adventures. He ends up safely with his family in the end --- but he spends some time in Scotland, is chased by a giant sausage, and rescues a puppy in the river.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Clothing] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Food] [Giving] [Heroism] [Injury] [Luck] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Rescue] [River] [Scottish] [Shopping] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck]

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2. Alborough, Jez (1999). Duck in the truck. Hong Kong: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
As duck drives home in his truck, he hits a rock which leaves him stuck in the muck. Frog first tries to help, then sheep and finally goat. Working together the four animals are able to get the truck out.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Anger] [Animals] [Boat] [Car] [Critical Thinking] [Duck] [Feelings] [Frog] [Happiness] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Sheep] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Truck]

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3. Atwell, Debby (1996). Barn. New York: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
After the American Revolution, a barn is built and endures the many stages of history. The barn describes its transitions through farming days, world wars, peace rallies, and other historical events.

Abstract provided by Kristen Pariseau, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Aging] [Animals] [Autumn] [Baby] [Change] [Cow] [Depression] [Family] [Fire] [Food] [Grandparents] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [Peace] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

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4. Avi (1999). Abigail takes the wheel. New York: HarperCollins Publishers Inc..

Abstract:
Every morning Abigail and her brother go to school on board their father's boat. One morning they see an accident and decide to help one of the boats. Abigail has to steer while her father helps on the other boat. On her way down the river, Abigail must make some quick decisions. With Captain Abigail in charge everyone arrives safely.

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Author's Note] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Geography] [Maps] [Market] [Parents] [River] [School] [Ship] [Siblings] [Transportation] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Aylesworth, Jim (1985). The bad dream. Niles, IN: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
In the middle of the night, a little boy wakes up suddenly because of a bad dream. He falls out of bed and is extremely frightened. His parents rush in to help him. After comforting words from his parents, he goes back to sleep realizing that it was just a bad dream.

Abstract provided by Devin Stoutenborough and Judy Penko, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Helping] [Parents] [Security] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Verbal Communication]

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6. Best, Cari (2002). Goose's story. New York: Melanie Kroupa Books.

Abstract:
A young girl and her dog care for an injured goose with one leg. They encourage her to learn to walk, swim, and fly. When they goose leaves for winter, they search for her everyday. A year later the goose returns with a mate and with seven baby geese.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Change] [Colors] [Differences] [Dog] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fly] [Fox] [Friendship] [Goose] [Growing Up] [Injury] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Migration] [Month] [Parents] [Pond] [Raccoon] [Rain] [Robin] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Spring] [Swimming] [Teaching]

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7. Bliss, Corinne Denias (1999). The littlest matryoshka. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Nikolai shipped his last carved matryoshka from Russia to a toy store in America. While on display, one of the six dolls gets bumped from the shelf and begins a great adventure away from her sisters. She survived the snow, the stream, a bird, and a cat before being found by the very girl who had bought her sisters, and they were all together once again.

Abstract provided by Amy Dudley, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Birds] [Colors] [Dolls] [Family] [Hobby] [Hope] [Lost] [Missing] [Multicultural] [Russian] [Seasons] [Shopping] [Snow] [Squirrel] [Surprises] [Survival] [Toys]

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8. Bonsall, Crosby (1973). Mine's the best. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
At the beach, two little boys argue over whose balloon is better, even though they are essentially the same. In the end, their balloons are completely deflated because of the abuse they have taken from the two little boys. When a girl teases them with her ballon, they pull together in defense of each other.

Abstract provided by Dana Linville, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Assertiveness] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Play] [Teamwork]

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9. Brunhoff, Jean de (1962). The travels of babar (Le voyage de babar). New York: Random House.

Abstract:
King Babar and his wife, Celeste, go on a trip but their balloon they are traveling in, crashes. They find different people to help them get back. When they arrive home they must help the other elephants regain their kingdom.

Abstract provided by Jenny Braun, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Animals] [Elephant] [Rescue] [Rhinoceros] [Travel]

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10. Bunting, Eve (1998). Your move. New York: Harcourt Brace.

Abstract:
James and Isaac sneak out at night while their mother is at work, seeking acceptance into a club of boys. When this situation puts himself and his brother in danger, James decides he's better off without the gang.

Abstract provided by Amy Dudley, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accidents] [African American] [Family] [Fear] [Gang] [Injury] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Restaurant]

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11. Carle, Eric (1995). Walter the baker. New York: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
The Duke and Duchess love the sweet rolls prepared by Walter the Baker each morning. One morning, an accident forces Walter to change his recipe which results in a bad tasting sweet roll. In order to stay in the kingdom, the Duke orders Walter to create "a roll through which the rising sun can shine three times, be made from one piece of dough, and taste good." In his effort to please the Duke and Duchess, and to prevent being banished from his homeland, Walter creates the pretzel.

Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Creativity] [Food] [Nutrition] [Royalty]

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12. Christelow, Eileen (1993). Don't wake up mama another five little monkeys story. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Five little monkeys wake early to make mama a birthday cake. But the five little monkeys must be careful not to wake mama or their surprise will be ruined -- can they do it?

Abstract provided by Jeanne Baker, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Assertiveness] [Birthday] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Monkey] [Morning] [Party] [Siblings] [Surprises]

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13. Cowley, Joy (1998). Big moon tortilla. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
Marta Enos has just finished her homework when she accidentally knocks it out the window. She doesn't know what to do so she asks her grandmother for help. With a song and a warm tortilla, Grandmother helps Marta feel better.

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Dog] [Eagle] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Glasses] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Hunger] [Lion] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Problem Solving] [Sadness] [Song] [Stress Management] [Symbols] [Vision]

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14. Curtis, Gavin (1998). Bat boy and his violin. New York: Simon and Schuster Books.

Abstract:
Reginald loves playing the violin. His father only has time to worry about the Duke's losing streak. Reginald passionately plays the violin to improve the baseball team's losing streak. Find out what else Reginald's love for the violin improves.

Abstract provided by Emily Rumpke, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Bus] [Church] [Competition] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Equality] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Instruments] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Performance] [Playing] [Practice] [Self Esteem] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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15. Davison, Martine (1992). Maggie and the emergency room. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
On a bike ride with her friends, Rita hits a tree root and flips over her handelbars. Maggie's mother takes Maggie and Binky (her favorite stuffed animal) to the hospital. Maggie learns all about x-rays, stitches, and other emergency techniques.

Abstract provided by Alanna Thorsell, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Bicycle] [Body Parts] [Doctor] [Emergency] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Hospital] [Injury] [Medicine] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Safety] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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16. DeWitt, Jamie (1984). Jamie's turn. Milwaukee: Raintree Publishers Inc.

Abstract:
Eleven year old Jamie helps his stepfather, Butch, pick corn one autumn day. When the corn picker becomes plugged up, Butch attempts to climb off the tractor but gets caught and is seriously injured. Jamie saves Butch's life by turning the corn picker off and running for help. Jamie keeps the farm running while Butch recovers from the accident.

Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Bravery] [Car] [Challenges] [Coping] [Courage] [Cow] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Disability] [Emergency] [Family] [Farm] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Hard Work] [Health] [Injury] [Love] [Maturity] [Motorcycle] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Respect] [Responsibilities] [Safety] [Siblings] [Stepfather] [Transportation] [Truck]

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17. Ehrlich, H.M. (2000). Louie's goose. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Louie's toy goose goes everywhere he goes. Sometimes the goose needs to be fixed. Louie's mom and dad, and even the sun, fixes the goose.

Abstract provided by Inger Birkholm, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Affection] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Beach] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Caring] [Clams] [Coping] [Crab] [Critical Thinking] [Crustaceans] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Goose] [Happiness] [Helping] [Ocean] [Parents] [Play] [Sadness] [Sand] [Seagull] [Seasons] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Summer] [Swimming] [Toys] [Verbal Communication]

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18. Farmer, Nancy (1999). Casey jones's fireman: The story of sim webb. New York: Phyllis Fogelman Books.

Abstract:
Sim Webb is finally getting his chance to work on a train for the famous Casey Jones. Casey is putting a brand new whistle on his train, but Casey knows it's a bad idea. He knows that something bad is about to happen.

Abstract provided by Inger Birkholm, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Ambition] [Angel] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bias] [Bravery] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discrimination] [Fable] [Fire] [Heroism] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Prejudice] [Rescue] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Tobacco] [Train] [Transportation]

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19. Hausman, Bonnie (1999). A to z do you ever feel like me?. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
How are you feeling today?Join the children in this book to find out if they are feeling the same way. Learn the letters of the alphabet while you solve the puzzles of emotions. Have fun!

Abstract provided by Emily Rumpke, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [African American] [Alphabet] [Anger] [Asian American] [Birthday] [Body Parts] [Bravery] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Doctor] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Fun] [Games] [Grandparents] [Greed] [Happiness] [Jealousy] [Kindness] [Letters] [Loneliness] [Mischief] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Party] [Pets] [Photograph] [Playground] [Playing] [Pride] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Sharing] [Toys] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

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20. Hazen, Barbara Shook (1981). Even if I did something awful. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
A little girl breaks a vase and asks her mom about all these horrible things she could have done. She wonders if her mom will still love her. Her mom proves to her that she will love her, no matter what.

Abstract provided by Liz Kuehn, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Discipline] [Family] [Feelings] [Love] [Parents] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]

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21. Herbert, Barbara N. (1995). The monster behind the wall. Cape Town: Edson-Clyde Press.

Abstract:
Danny moves to a new house and discovers a monster on the other side of their garden wall. The monster throws Danny’s soccer ball back to him, talks, plays, and eats candy with Danny. At school the next day, Danny plays soccer and gets tripped. Both boys yell nasty names at each other. Then, Danny goes home to talk to the monster, Fred, but he wasn’t there. Later, a huge thunderstorm tears down the wall, and Danny sees that “Fred” is the child that tripped him during soccer. They become fast friends, tear the wall down, and play soccer together

Abstract provided by Katie Armbruster, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Activities] [Anger] [Books] [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Emotions] [Family] [Friendship] [Injury] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Play] [Reading] [Secrets] [Soccer] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Hoberman, Mary Ann (2000). The eensy-weensy spider. Boston, MA: Little.

Abstract:
Travel beyond the waterspout -- out into the garden, pond, brook, shoe store, and even the park with this determined spring-loving spider. Sing the all-time classic tune or just read with rhythm!This book will catch you in its colorful web and keep you on your toes as you advance beyond the traditional limits.

Abstract provided by Brandi Lamb, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [Affection] [Amphibians] [Anticipation] [Baby] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Beetle] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Body Parts] [Brook] [Bully] [Butterfly] [Caring] [Caterpillar] [Change] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Colors] [Community] [Companion] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Counting] [Courage] [Curiosity] [Cycle] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Direction] [Discovery] [Dragonfly] [Duck] [Environment] [Exercise] [Family] [Fish] [Flowers] [Frog] [Fun] [Garden] [Grasshopper] [Injury] [Insects] [Instruments] [Language] [Morning] [Moving] [Music] [Nature] [Numbers] [Parade] [Parents] [Park] [Plants] [Pond] [Practice] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Routine] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Shopping] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Song] [Spider] [Spring] [Success] [Sun] [Swimming] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather] [Worm]

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23. Johnson, Angela (2003). I dream of trains. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A young boy from Mississippi listens for the sound of the train whistle while doing his work as a sharecropper. As he picks cotton, he dreams of someday leaving on a train. He refers to the train whistle as a call to his soul.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Author's Note] [Careers] [Dreams] [Family] [Farm] [Friendship] [Geography] [Hard Work] [History] [Hope] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Slavery] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Train] [Transportation]

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24. Kuklin, Susan (1990). Going to my nursery school. New York: Bradbury Press.

Abstract:
Heath describes his day playing with his classmates at nursery school. The children play with the water table, the class rabbit, and the blocks. After their snack, they run, climb, ride, slide, bounce balls, play chase and pretend games on the rooftop playground.

Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Cleanliness] [Climbing] [Exercise] [Food] [Games] [Injury] [Music] [Nutrition] [Play] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Running] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Song] [Storytelling]

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25. Lasky, Kathryn (1996). Lunch bunnies. Canada: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
A little bunny named Clyde is nervous about lunch time on his first day at school. Clyde worries about whether he will be able to balance his tray or if anyone will sit with him.

Abstract provided by Janie Earle, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Challenges] [Change] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Manners] [Money] [Nutrition] [Practice] [Preparation] [Rabbit] [Restaurant] [School] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

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