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1. Allard, Harry (1974). The stupids step out. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., Inc..

Abstract:
The Stupids go out for the day to visit their grandparents. They go past a store and make fun of the people staring back at them from the mirrors.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Family] [Grandparents] [Humor]

2. Bottner, Barbara (1980). Mean maxine. : Pantheon Books.

Abstract:
Ralph is tired of being picked on by Maxine, who calls him names. He fantasizes about a showdown with Maxine in which he stands up to her. In the end, he tells Maxine not to "mess with him". Finally they reach a mutual understanding and go off to play.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Fight] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Peer Resistance] [Play] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

3. Bottner, Barbara (1992). Bootsie barber bites. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
A little girl's mother and Bootsie Barber's mother are best friends. Bootsie is a very mean child. Bootsie is mean to the little girl and her pet salamander. Finally, the little girl cannot take Bootsie's meanness any more, so she decides to get back at Bootsie.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Kindness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Verbal Communication]

4. 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]

5. Cannon, Janell (2000). Crickwing. San Diego: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Crickwing is different from all the other cockroaches. He likes to create sculptures and has a twisted wing. Crickwing is tired of being bullied by the bigger animals in the forest and mistakenly takes his anger out on the leaf-cutter ants, learning a valuable lesson in return.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Ambition] [Anger] [Animals] [Ant] [Anteater] [Apology] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Art] [Behavior] [Bully] [Caring] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Differences] [Disability] [Environment] [Fear] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Habitat] [Helping] [Insects] [Kindness] [Learning] [Mistake] [Nature] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Resolution] [Revenge] [Sadness] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Survival] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Unselfish] [Worry]

6. Carey, Valerie Scho (1987). The devil and mother crump. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Mother Crump was meaner than the devil. The devil came to get her and take her to hell, but she outsmarted him. When she died, neither heaven or hell would have her, so she went to the sky. This is where heat lightning comes from.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Decision Making] [Devils] [Fable] [Goal Setting] [Nature] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

7. Carlson, Nancy (1994). How to lose all your friends. New York: Viking.

Abstract:

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aggression] [Anger] [Baseball] [Bully] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Games] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relationship] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Sports] [Verbal Communication]

8. 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]

9. Christian, Mary Blount (1980). The devil take you, barnabas beane!. New York: Crowell.

Abstract:
Barnabas Beane is a wealthy, greedy, stingy old man who does not know the meaning of charity. John, an orphan boy, helps him to realize his folly through scare tactics that are based on hoof prints found in the snow.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Assertiveness] [Charity] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Devils] [Greed] [Verbal Communication]

10. Collins, Suzanne (2005). When charlie mcbutton lost power. New York: Penguin Young Readers Group.

Abstract:
Charlie loves to play computerized games. When lightning strikes a nearby tower, Charlie's home is left without power. After several poor choices in finding something to occupy his time, Charlie discovers he can have fun without "plugging in".

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Affection] [Aggression] [Behavior] [Closeness] [Computer] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Imagination] [Lightning] [Playing] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Storm] [Technology] [Weather]

11. Halfmann, Janet (2007). A little skink's tail. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
While Little Skink hunts for her breakfast, she is attacked by a crow! But she has a trick to escape-she snaps off her tail and it keeps on wiggling. Little Skink is happy to be alive but she misses her bright blue tail.

Provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aggression] [Animals] [Ant] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Crow] [Deer] [Escape] [Forest] [Habitat] [Imagination] [Insects] [Lizard] [Owl] [Porcupine] [Rabbit] [Reptiles] [Skunk] [Squirrel] [Trick] [Turtle]

12. Hall, Donald (1996). Old home day. San Diego, CA: Harcourt","Browndeer.

Abstract:
From the time when only plants and animals lived there, to the modern bicentennial celebration, the people who called the fictional village of Blackwater "home" remember its history.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Aging] [American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Baby] [Barn] [Baseball] [Birds] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Bones] [Careers] [Celebration] [Change] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Death] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Family] [Farm] [Farmer] [Forest] [Future] [Generations] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [History] [Hunting] [Lake] [Love] [Marriage] [Memories] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Plants] [Pond] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Settlers] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Water] [Weather] [Wilderness] [Winter] [Work]

13. Henkes, Kevin (1996). Lilly's purple plastic purse. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Lilly wants to be a teacher like Mr. Slinger. She always says wonderful things about him until one day he takes her purple plastic purse away. For revenge, Lilly draws a nasty picture of Mr. Slinger which makes her feel worse than before. This teaches Lilly that revenge is the wrong way to resolve conflict.

Abstract provided by Cory Holycross, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Anger] [Animals] [Apology] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Careers] [Caring] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Envy] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Fun] [Honesty] [Learning] [Mouse] [Parents] [Performance] [Play] [Pretend] [Resentment] [Respect] [Revenge] [Role Model] [Sadness] [School] [Teaching] [Truth] [Worry] [Writing]

14. Hoban, Lillian (1976). Arthur's pen pal. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Arthur longs to be his pen pal's big brother, so they can wrestle and do karate. He does not like having to jump rope with his little sister. But one day, he learns something very surprising about his pen pal.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Activities] [Aggression] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Child Care] [Chimpanzee] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Differences] [Family] [Fight] [Games] [Karate] [Mischief] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Skills] [Sports] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication] [Violence] [Writing]

15. James, J. Alison (1999). The drums of noto hanto. New York: DK Publishing, Inc.

Abstract:
This true story tells the tale of a Japanese village defeating their enemy samurai. The villagers use their minds instead of weapons to scare the samurai. Wearing wild masks, setting fires on the beach, and playing the drums of Noto Hanto, kept the village safe.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Assertiveness] [Autumn] [Beach] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Fire] [Fish] [Generations] [Ghosts] [Greed] [History] [Instruments] [Japanese] [Monsters] [Multicultural] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Problem Solving] [Sea] [Self Esteem] [Ship] [Spring] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

16. Johnston, Tony (1992). Slither mccreep and his brother, joe. Orlando : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Slither McCreep, a young snake, is upset that his brother, Joe, won't share his toys. Out of anger, Slither breaks Joe's toys. Later, he feels guilty and tries to make up with Joe.

Abstract provided by Angela Roach for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Conflict Resolution] [Destruction] [Family] [Feelings] [Guilt] [Jealousy] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Reptiles] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Snake] [Toys]

17. Martin, Jane Read//Marx, Patricia (1996). Now I will never leave the dinner table. USA: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Patty Jane's older sister Joy is perfect in everyway. She even likes to prepare and eat spinach. Patty Jane, however, refuses to eat spinach. Joy will not let Patty Jane leave the table until she eats a bite of spinach. In protest, Patty Jane plots how to make Joy leave the house.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Persistence] [Preparation] [Refusal Skills] [Siblings]

18. McCain, Becky Ray (2001). Nobody knew what to do: A story about bullying. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Members of a class are always picking on Ray. Finally, a student decides that he can't continue to ignore this, so he tells a teacher about the situation. When the bullies come around this time, so do the teacher and principal.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aggression] [Behavior] [Bully] [Caring] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Emotions] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Helping] [Misbehavior] [Playground] [Problem Solving] [School] [Verbal Communication]

19. Meddaugh, Susan (1998). Martha walks the dog. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Martha is not an ordinary dog. She learns to speak by eating alphabet soup. On her afternoon walk she discovers a new dog in the neighborhood who bullies everything he sees. Through the help of a parrot, Martha learns that kind words can have a large effect-even on a bully.

Abstract provided by Hillary Bixby, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Animals] [Behavior] [Bravery] [Bully] [Challenges] [Communication] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Dog] [Friendship] [Neighbors] [Parrot] [Peer Resistance] [Persistence] [Problem Solving] [Verbal Communication]

20. Oram, Hiawyn (1982). Angry arthur. Australia: Anderson Press.

Abstract:
Arthur is angry at his family, so he expresses it and causes destruction in the world.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Anger] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Family] [Feelings] [Refusal Skills]

21. Ormsby, Virginia (1965). What's wrong with julio. Philadelphia: Lippincott.

Abstract:
Julio has just moved to the United States and does not speak English. At school he always causes trouble. When the school realizes his parents did not come to the United States with him, they have a fundraiser so that he can call home.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Assertiveness] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Diversity] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Loneliness] [Multicultural] [Parents] [School] [Self Esteem] [Spanish] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

22. Prestine, Joan Singleton (1993). Someone special died. Torrance, CA: Fearon Teacher Aids.

Abstract:
A young girl deals with the death of someone close to her. She has many feelings of anger, sadness, and loneliness. She has many feelings of anger, sadness, and loneliness. She finds a way to feel better, though, when she makes a scrapbook to remember everything about this special person. She learns that everything dies.

Abstract provided by Julie Gates, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aggression] [Anger] [Art] [Books] [Coping] [Death] [Feelings] [Loneliness] [Loss] [Memories] [Play] [Pretend] [Reading] [Sadness] [Toys]

23. Prestine, Joan Singleton (1993). Sometimes i feel awful. Torrance, CA: Fearon Teacher Aids.

Abstract:
A young girl has a day full of different moods. Although she starts out happy, she begins to feel different throughout the day. She does not want to share with her friend and gets upset when he plays with her toys. She learns what she should have said to make her family and friends understand.

Abstract provided by Julie Gates, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Anger] [Art] [Communication] [Dog] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Moods] [Parents] [Patience] [Pets] [Sadness] [Selfishness] [Sharing] [Shyness] [Siblings]

24. Prestine, Joan Singleton (1996). Mom and dad break up. Torrance, CA: Fearon Teacher Aids.

Abstract:
A young boy expresses his feelings about his parents' divorce. He feels angry, sad, and lonely at the same time, and often takes it out on his friends. But eventually, he learns to adjust to the change, and learns that he is not at fault for the break up of his parents.

Abstract provided by Julie Gates, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Anger] [Art] [Biking] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Divorce] [Dreams] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Illness] [Loneliness] [Loss] [Parents] [Picnic] [Play] [Reading] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Separation] [Skating] [Sledding] [Snow] [Winter]

25. Rice, Eve (1979). Once in a wood: Ten tales from aesop. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Follow the Fox, the Lion, and other animals through the various lessons of life. Aesop's Fables teach many lessons about being clever and playing the fool.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Dog] [Duck] [Fable] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fox] [Friendship] [Frog] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Helping] [Horse] [Lion] [Mischief] [Mouse] [Music] [Pig] [Pride] [Problem Solving] [Refusal Skills] [Sizes] [Song] [Storks] [Stress Management] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication]
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