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1. Adorjan, Carol (1990). I can! Can you?. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A little girl tells what her big sister is able to do which happens to be difficult for her. Then she tells what she can do. She keeps learning how to do more things each day.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Comparisons] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Siblings]

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2. Aiello, Barbara//Shulman, Jeffrey (1989). Hometown hero. Frederick: Twenty-First Century Books.

Abstract:
Scott Whittaker recounts the events between Thanksgiving and Christmas in his diary. He starts a karate club at school and meets Bill Walters, a homeless man who was the quarterback of the local high school football team in 1967 The book ends with questions and answers about asthma.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Asthma] [Community] [Decision Making] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Football] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Karate] [Kindness] [Peer Resistance] [School] [Shelter] [Sports] [Surprises]

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3. Appelbaum, Diana (1997). Cocoa ice. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A young girl from Maine and a young girl from Santa Domingo learn about each other's home through Jacob the Sailor. The girl from Santa Domingo describes how to make chocolate, and the girl from Maine tells about making ice.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Cold] [Comparisons] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Environment] [Food] [Horse] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Snow] [Water] [Weather]

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4. Armstrong-Ellis, Carey (2002). Prudy's problem and how she solved it. New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc..

Abstract:
Prudy loves to collect things. But unlike most kids who collect only a few things, Prudy collects everything. Some things are even unsanitary. One day her enormous collection becomes too much for her to handle. She must come up with an idea on what to do with all her stuff. Finally she has it. She solves her problem by creating a collection museum. Here her collection can be neat, orderly and seen by everyone.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Art] [Bones] [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Frustration] [Hygiene] [Insects] [Museum] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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5. 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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6. Auch, Mary Jane (1997). Bantam of the opera. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Luigi, a bantam rooster, has big dreams of becoming a star singer one day. All the other roosters ridicule him, saying he is a show-off. Then one day he hides in a farmer's truck and takes a trip to the opera. Soon he is the star of the show.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Acting] [Ambition] [Animals] [Careers] [Chicken] [Courage] [Excitement] [Farm] [Goal Setting] [Independence] [Music] [Opera] [Performance]

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7. Avi (2002). Things that sometimes happen. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
This collection of short stories are exaggerated to intrigue your imagination. The stories are full of odd events involving animals, traveling, and much more.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Appearance] [Bear] [Beverage] [Camel] [Car] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Hippopotamus] [Home] [Humor] [Illness] [Imagination] [Individuality] [Kindness] [Monkey] [Repetition] [Self Esteem] [Storytelling] [Success] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather]

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8. Baker, Jeannie (2004). Home. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
From the day of her birth until the times of her adulthood, Tracy moves outside and inside her house experiencing important milestones. Through the same window scene, her neighborhood develops and matures with plants and animals. (A wordless book).

Jaclyn Saurber, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Author's Note] [Birth] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Change] [Community] [Day] [Family] [Feelings] [Garden] [Growing Up] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Perspective] [Plants] [Seasons] [Sports] [Transportation] [Wedding]

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9. Bang, Molly (1996). Goose. New York: The Blue Sky Press.

Abstract:
One day, a goose egg falls into the home of woodchucks and hatches open. A goose is raised by the woodchucks and becomes part of their family. Eventually, the goose feels very sad and doesn't know why. When she ventures out to find happiness, she accidentally learns to fly.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Appearance] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Differences] [Family] [Feelings] [Goose] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Nature] [Night] [Ocean] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Teaching] [Wind] [Woodchuck]

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10. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Lady monster has a plan. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble.

Abstract:
Monster and the little boy have too many pets. They try to build a house for all of them, but they need help. Lady monster and the little girl come to help and they all cooperate to build the animal house.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Frog] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parakeet] [Pets] [Reptiles] [Shelter] [Tools] [Turtle]

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11. Blance, Ellen & Cook, Ann (1976). Lady monster helps out. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble.

Abstract:
Monster gets a bike for his birthday. Monster doesn't know how to ride a bike. He is discouraged. The little boy and his friends try to help him, but he is too big. Lady monster comes to help and encourages him. Monster learns how to ride his bike just like all the others in the park.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Bicycle] [Birthday] [Critical Thinking] [Encouragement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Helping] [Insecurity] [Kindness] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Park] [Practice] [Self Esteem]

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12. Blaustein, Muriel (1992). Jim's chimp story. New York: Simon & Schuster Books.

Abstract:
In school Jim Chimp is always afraid of getting called on. One day when he is called on to tell a story, he tells a wild and crazy adventure about a pirate ship.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Imagination] [Pirates] [School] [Shyness] [Storytelling]

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13. Bower, Tamara (2005). How the amazon queen fought the prince of Egypt. New York: Atheneum Books.

Abstract:
The land of Khor was a peaceful place free of men, in which woman could live side by side in harmony. One day, Pedikhous, of Egpyt decides to test the strength of the women through various attacks. To his surprise the women are stronger and more determined than he ever imagined. Instead of fighting against them, de decides to live in peace and love beside them.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Aggression] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Beauty] [Birds] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Curiosity] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Eagle] [Emotions] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Heroism] [Horse] [Peace] [Pride] [Role Model] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Trust] [Verbal Communication] [Violence]

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14. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]

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15. Brown, Margaret Wise (1998). The little scarecrow boy. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
The little scarecrow boy anxiously awaits the day when he can go into the fields and frighten crows like his father does every day. As he grows and grows, he becomes even more determined to become an actual scarecrow. The day finally comes when he has to put his courage to the test.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Courage] [Crow] [Determination] [Family] [Farm] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Nonverbal Communication] [Scarecrows]

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16. Burleigh, Robert (1998). Home run: The story of babe ruth. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
It was clear at a young age that Babe Ruth was talented at baseball. This talent became even more amazing as he got older, when he wowed the stadium fans with his memorable home runs. These historic moments will be remembered in baseball forever.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Competition] [Confidence] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Fame] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Heroism] [History] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Practice] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Sports] [Success] [Teamwork] [Wealth]

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17. Campbell, Bebe Moore (2003). Sometimes my mommy gets angry. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
When Annie wakes up in the morning, she is relieved to find her euphoric mother in the kitchen. They share a healthy breakfast, then her mother helps her get ready for school. After a fun day at school, Annie comes home to an angry and yelling mother. Annie copes by calling her grandmother to talk about her feelings. She takes care of herself and maintains a positive attitude with happy thoughts. She uses effective strategies to accept her mother’s bipolar disorder.

Abstract provided by Lisa Lynne Miller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Affection] [African American] [Anger] [Art] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Bipolar] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Coping] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Emotions] [Empathy] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Helping] [Illness] [Independence] [Kindness] [Love] [Memory] [Misbehavior] [Moods] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pretend] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [School] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Support] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather]

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18. Carle, Eric (1999). The very clumsy click beetle. New York: Philomel.

Abstract:
The very clumsy click beetle goes for a walk and accidently falls onto his back. The wise old click beetle sees him struggling and demonstrates how he can flip back to his feet. The clumsy click beetle tries and tries but cannot master it until he's about to get stepped on. He narrowly avoids the foot and saves his own life.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Beetle] [Encouragement] [Escape] [Frustration] [Insects] [Learning] [Mouse] [Night] [Persistence] [Practice] [Snail] [Sounds] [Turtle] [Walking] [Worm]

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19. Carle, Eric (1967). The say-with-me abc book. New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Wilson, Inc..

Abstract:
Learning the letters of the alphabet can easily be accomplished with this book. The letters are boldly presented throughout the story. A child is able to learn the capital and lower case forms of all the letters in the alphabet with this story. (A Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Determination] [Identification] [Letters] [Self Esteem] [Understanding]

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20. Carlson, Nancy (1996). Sit still. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Pat knows 101 ways to sit in a chair, but he does not know how to sit still. After trying several ways to get Pat to sit still, his mom finally finds something that works. All Pat needs are things to keep him busy.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Body Parts] [Doctor] [Exercise] [Family] [Jumping] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Recreation] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]

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21. Carlson, Nancy (1983/2003). Loudmouth George and the sixth-grade bully. Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda Books, Inc..

Abstract:
George's first day of school is ruined by Big Mike, who bullies George and steals his lunch. All week, George does everything he can to keep Big Mike happy. However, George can't live in fear forever! George and his friend Harriet spend the weekend devising a plan to stop Big Mike and his evil ways.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Aggression] [Ambition] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Behavior] [Bravery] [Bully] [Caring] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Helping] [Insecurity] [Kindness] [Misbehavior] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Refusal Skills] [Relief] [Rescue] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Teamwork] [Teasing] [Trick] [Worry]

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22. Castaneda, Omar S. (1993). Abuela's weave. New York: Lee and Low Books.

Abstract:
Esperanza works hard at weaving cloth to sell, then she and her grandmother travel to the city to sell the cloth.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Careers] [Clothing] [Family] [Grandparents]

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23. Child, Lauren (2001). What planet are you from, Clarice Bean?. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Clarice Bean is having a hard time coming up with an idea for her project on the environment. To make matters worse, she is paired up with her tag-along neighbor, Robert Granger. Her situation looks hopeless until her brother becomes an ecowarrior in an effort to "free the tree" from being cut down in their neighborhood. Robert and Clarice become ecowarriors themselves, saving the tree and their project.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Camping] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Communication] [Community] [Comparisons] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Conservation] [Cooperation] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Destruction] [Determination] [Earth] [Environment] [Faith] [Family] [Fight] [Frustration] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Individuality] [Learning] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Presentation] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Respect] [Role Model] [School] [Science] [Stress Management] [Success] [Support] [Teaching] [Teamwork] [Tree] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]

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24. Chin-Lee, Cynthia (2005). Amelia to zora. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.

Abstract:
Explore in an alphabet formula, biographies that examine different successes and triumphs of famous women in history from Amelia Earhart to Zora Neale.

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

Keywords: [Quotes] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Alphabet] [American] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Careers] [Change] [Courage] [Determination] [Discovery] [Discrimination] [Equality] [Hard Work] [History] [Inventions] [Japanese] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Pioneers] [Pride] [Role Model] [Self Esteem] [Success]

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25. Colman, Penny (1991). Dark closets and noises in the night. New York: Paulist Press.

Abstract:
Ever since they moved into their new house, Susan and Alex are scared to sleep in their own rooms. Alex is scared of his dark closet, and Susan is fearful of the noises that go bump in the night. Each uses their imagination and creative minds to solve their problems.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Bedtime] [Change] [Coping] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Imagination] [Moving] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Problem Solving] [Siblings] [Stress Management]

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