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1. Banyai, Istvan (1995). Re-zoom. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
Re-zoom represents a series of scenes, each from farther away. For example, an Indian is on a wrist watch worn by a man, who is painting a wall. Re-zoom illustrates different perspectives of the same scenes. (A Wordless Book).

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

Keywords: [Acting] [Activities] [Actor] [Animals] [Art] [Biking] [Boat] [Car] [Dog] [Egyptian] [Elephant] [Food] [Illusion] [Island] [Jungle] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Perspective] [Reading] [Subway] [Time] [Transportation] [Volcano]

2. Ehlert, Lois (1992). Circus. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A very interesting circus with many performing animals and other acts are described.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Actor] [Animals] [Attention] [Birds] [Circus] [Performance] [Verbal Communication]

3. Graham, Bob (1999). Benny: An adventure story. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Benny is a very talented magician's assisstant. When he outshines the magician though, he is kicked out of the show. For the first time, Benny is on his own and he doesn't know where to go or what to do. He searches everywhere for a place to belong. In the last place he looks, Benny finds the perfect home.

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

Keywords: [Actor] [Animals] [Confidence] [Dancing] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Homeless] [Individuality] [Loneliness] [Love] [Magic] [Music] [Parents] [Pets] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Uniqueness]

4. Hartman, Rachel (2002). Amy unbounded: Belondweg blossoming. Wynnewood, PA: Pug House Press.

Abstract:
Through comic book style illustrations, Amy of Eddybrook Lodge encounters many exciting adventures with her best friend. During the summer between her ninth and tenth birthday, Amy and her friend learn many lessons about life. The most important ones are that love doesn't solve everything and even heroines sometimes need help.

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

Keywords: [Actor] [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Cartoons] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Embarrassment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Love] [Marriage] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Pretend] [Refusal Skills] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

5. Kalman, Marina (1992). Max in hollywood, baby. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
Follow Max as he goes through Hollywood and finds out what it is all about. Max works with new and interesting people.

Abstract provided by Brian J. Hoyt, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Actor] [Adventures] [Careers] [Learning] [Noise]

6. Marshall, James (1993). Fox on stage. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Fox and his friends are bored, so they decide to put on a scary play for the neighborhood. The play goes wrong and instead of being scary it is the funniest play the neighbors have ever seen.

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

Keywords: [Actor] [Animals] [Boredom] [Careers] [Fox] [Fun] [Humor] [Neighbors] [Performance] [Play] [Rain] [Weather]

7. McCully, Emily Arnold (1991). Speak up, blanche!. Mexico: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Blanche is shy and has trouble learning to act. In fact, it is not until her talent as an actress is discovered that she finds the theatre her home.

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

Keywords: [Actor] [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Verbal Communication]

8. Schotter, Roni (1997). Nothing ever happens on 90th street. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Eva sits on her building's steps to write about things she knows. She knows that nothing ever happens on 90th street, but her neighbors help her to write a wonderful story.

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

Keywords: [Actor] [Baby] [Bicycle] [Cat] [Fish] [Food] [Helping] [Imagination] [Love] [Market] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Perspective] [Rescue] [Restaurant] [Truth] [Writing]

9. Schwartz, Henry (1992). Albert goes hollywood. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
One minute a boy thinks he is going to lose his best friend, and the next, his friend is a movie star. A boy and his pet dinosaur almost end up back at the zoo, but they end up making a movie instead.

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

Keywords: [Actor] [Dinosaur] [Excitement] [Friendship] [Loyalty] [Pets]
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