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- 1. Adoff, Arnold (1973).
Black is brown is tan.
New York: Harper and Row.
- Abstract:
Growing up with a black mother and a white father can be hard on children. Adoff expresses how one family deals with this situation.
Abstract provided by Amy Ball, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Affection] [African American] [Child Care] [Family] [Grandparents] [Individuality] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents]
- 2. Adoff, Arnold (1991).
Hard to be six.
New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepherd.
- Abstract:
This is one little boy's story of coming to accept his age. He feels inferior to his big ten year old sister and he longs to be old like her. It is not until he talks to his grandmother and sees his grandfather's grave that he realizes that life at any age is hard.
Abstract provided by Amy Ball, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Birthday] [Change] [Death] [Family] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Loss] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
- 3. Allen, Debbie (1999).
Brothers of the knight.
New York: Scholastic Inc.
- Abstract:
Twelve brothers magically disappear every night even though their door is locked. Their father hires a housekeeper to figure out the mystery of his boys. She learns to listen, which turns out to be more powerful than simply solving a mystery.
Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Church] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Deception] [Exercise] [Family] [Generations] [Hard Work] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Mystery] [Parents] [Relationship] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Stress Management]
- 4. Ancona, George//Miller, Mary Beth (1989).
Handtalk zoo.
New York: Macmillan.
- Abstract:
At Handtalk Zoo, children use sign language to communicate what animals they see. Children can learn sign language easily from this book.
Abstract provided by Mary Bentley, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Chinese] [Food] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition]
- 5. Ashley, Bernard (1991).
Cleversticks.
New York: Crown Publishers, Inc..
- Abstract:
Ling Sung feels that he's not able to do anything at his school. One day by accident, his use of pretend chopsticks amazes his classmates and teachers.
Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Multicultural] [Parents] [School] [Teaching]
- 6. Bang, Molly (1983).
Ten, nine, eight.
New York: Greenwillow Books.
- Abstract:
While counting backwards from ten to one, a father and his daughter get ready for bedtime.
Abstract provided by Anna Binkley, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Bedtime] [Counting] [Family] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sleep]
- 7. Barber, Barbara E. (1994).
Saturday at the new you.
New York: Lee & Low Books.
- Abstract:
A daughter and her mother have a nice relationship. The daughter spends every Saturday helping out in her mother's beauty parlor. Saturday is the daughter's favorite day of the week.
Abstract provided by Anna Binkley, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Careers] [Day] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Working Mother]
- 8. Battle-Lavert, Gwendolyn (2000).
The shaking bag.
Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.
- Abstract:
Though Miss Annie Mae doesn't always have much food for herself or her dog Effie Lucille, she faithfully feeds the birds in the lawn. One day a stranger comes to visit. He shakes many special surprises for her out of the old seed bag to reward her for all her generosity.
Abstract provided by Jami Davis, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Birds] [Books] [Dog] [Fantasy] [Fire] [Food] [Hunger] [Kindness] [Multicultural] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Poverty] [Raven] [Sharing] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Unselfish]
- 9. Battle-Lavert, Gwoddolyn (2000).
The music in derrick's heart.
New York: Holiday House.
- Abstract:
Derrick, a young African American boy, learns to make music on the harmonica. Uncle Booker T., a talented musician, spends each day, one hot summer, teaching Derrick the art of playing the harmonica. Finally, after much practice and determination, Derrick discovers the secret of Uncle Booker T.'s music: it comes from the heart.
Abstract provided by Amber Lakes, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Arthritis] [Band] [Dancing] [Determination] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Generations] [Instruments] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Music] [Patience] [Play] [Playing] [Practice] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Summer]
- 10. Beaumont, Karen (2004).
I like myself!.
Orlando, FL: Harcourt, Inc.
- Abstract:
An African American girl tells about the characteristics she likes about herself and the different circumstances in which she likes herself. She is proud of herself no matter where she is or what silly things she is doing. She knows what really counts is inside her and shares this knowledge in an energetic story with imaginative illustrations.
Abstract provided by Laura Esch, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Body Parts] [Confidence] [Differences] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Individuality] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness]
- 11. Belton, Sandra (1994).
May'naise sandwiches & sunshine tea.
New York: Four Winds Press.
- Abstract:
Big Mama shares memories of her childhood with her grandchild about a special friendship she had with Bettle Jean. Little Miss and Big Mama share the pages of a scrapbook which tells the favorite story of May'naise sandwiches and sunshine tea.
Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Books] [Careers] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Dentist] [Doctor] [Dreams] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Garden] [Hunger] [Imagination] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Picnic] [Play] [Rain] [Running] [School] [Sun] [Teaching] [Technology] [Telephone] [Tree] [Water]
- 12. Belton, Sandra (2003).
Pictures for Miss Josie.
New York: HarperCollins.
- Abstract:
A young boy is introduced by his father to Miss Josie, who as first freightens him. As he grows up, he learns to admire her and the two develop a special friendship. Soon the grown boy passes on his memories to his own son and introduces Miss Josie to him.
Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Airplane] [Art] [Celebration] [Church] [Contentment] [Dancing] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Giants] [Listening] [Marriage] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Radio] [Role Model] [School] [Skills] [Teeth] [Telephone] [Train] [Transportation] [Walking] [Worry]
- 13. Bennett, Kelly (2005).
Not norman: A goldfish story.
New York: Candlewick Press.
- Abstract:
When a boy gets Norman, a goldfish, for his birthday he is disappointed. He wants an energetic pet with which to run and play. He makes a plan to take Norman back to the pet store and get another pet. After show and tell at school, he decides to keep him. Norman likes his music and makes him laugh; besides any other pet just wouldn’t be the same, they would not be Norman.
Abstract provided by Danielle L Rhodus, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Birthday] [Bravery] [Cat] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goldfish] [Hamster] [Listening] [Lizard] [Mice] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pets] [Refusal Skills] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Snake] [Sounds] [Surprises] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication]
- 14. Binch, Caroline (1994).
Gregory cool.
New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
A young African-American boy visits an unfamiliar country. He is extremely apprehensive, but grows to love it. He misses it upon his return home.
Abstract provided by Anna Binkley, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Sea] [Self Esteem] [Travel]
- 15. Bradby, Marie (1995).
More than anything else.
New York: Orchard Books.
- Abstract:
Booker and all the other African Americans have been set free. Money is tight and food is scarce, but the one thing that Booker cares most about is learning to read. His mother gives him an alphabet book, so he seeks the help of a man who knows how to read.
Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Amphibians] [Assertiveness] [Books] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Freedom] [Frog] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Hunger] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Reading] [Siblings] [Walking]
- 16. Breinburg, Petronella (1973).
Shawn goes to school.
New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.
- Abstract:
Shawn has always wanted to go to school. When his mother takes him to school on his first day, he cries. After feeling welcome by his classmates and teacher, he is happy to be at school.
Abstract provided by Ryan Proffitt and Erin King, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Growing Up] [Insecurity] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [School]
- 17. Brown, Margery (1991).
Afro-bets: Book of colors.
Orange, NJ: Just Us Books, Inc.
- Abstract:
Colors tell us many things. Red means danger and says stop. Yellow is the color of a banana. Purple is the color of grapes. When you mix certain colors, they make new colors.
Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Colors] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Safety]
- 18. Brown, Margery (1991).
Afro-bets: Book of shapes.
Orange, NJ: Just Us Books, Inc.
- Abstract:
Langston makes cookies by rolling dough in the shape of a circle. Once he is finished making cookies, he stacks them in a rectangular box. Next, he makes diamond cookies.
Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Shapes]
- 19. 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]
- 20. Bunting, Eve (1994).
Flower garden.
San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Co..
- Abstract:
A young girl and her father buy flowers at the grocery and prepare a flower box for her mother's birthday.
Abstract provided by Jenny Braun, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Birthday] [Bus] [Butterfly] [Caring] [Celebration] [Family] [Food] [Garden] [Holidays] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Plants] [Shelter] [Shopping] [Surprises] [Transportation]
- 21. Burch, Robert (1969).
Joey's cat.
New York: Viking Press.
- Abstract:
Joey's cat has kittens in the garage, but why won't Joey's parents let him go near them?He finally does get near them when Mama Cat's kittens are in danger from a opossum in the garage. Mama Cat then allows Joey to see the kittens.
Abstract provided by Kim Gilbert, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Birth] [Cat] [Feelings] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Stress Management] [Worry]
- 22. Burleigh, Robert (2001).
Lookin' for bird in the big city.
New York: Silver Whistle","Harcourt.
- Abstract:
Miles Davis loves music. Wherever he is, Miles can feel music. Miles dreams of playing his trumpet with the great saxophonist, Charlie "Bird" Parker, so he travels to New York City to find him. After many hours of searching, Miles finds Bird and the two play beautiful music together.
Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Confidence] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Ferry] [Five Senses] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Listening] [Multicultural] [Music] [Performance] [Rhythm] [Sounds] [Subway] [Transportation]
- 23. Burleigh, Robert (2000).
Messenger, messenger.
New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
Being a bicycle messenger in a big city is a rigorous job, but someone has to do it. The messenger wakes early and works late to deliver the proper messages to their appropriate places. Nothing can stop him, not rain, snow, or distractions of others.
Abstract provided by Jerri Schriefer, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Careers] [Cold] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Day] [Dedication] [Discipline] [Exercise] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Loyalty] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Night] [Radio] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Responsibilities] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Routine] [Snow] [Sun] [Technology] [Time] [Weather] [Wind] [Work]
- 24. Burton, Marilee Robin (1994).
My best shoes.
New York: Tambourine Books.
- Abstract:
Days of the week are expressed through many different shoes that children wear. Have you ever worn sturdy lace-up high shoes, run all day shoes, or tiptoe in the sand shoes?
Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Asian American] [Beach] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Farm] [Jumping] [Play] [Running]
- 25. Caines, J. (1988).
I need a lunchbox.
New York: Scholastic Inc.
- Abstract:
A little boy wants a lunchbox very badly. He feels sad because he can't have one until he starts school like his sister. In the end, his father surprises him with a lunchbox.
Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Colors] [Family] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [School] [Siblings]
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