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1. Agee, Jon (1992). The return of freddy legrand. New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux.

Abstract:
Freddy Legrand tries to fly across the Atlantic, but crashes. He is rescued by Sophie and Albert. He builds a new plane and plans and encounters great new adventures.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Airplane] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Ocean] [Rescue] [Self Esteem] [Transportation] [Travel] [Trust]

2. Aker, Suzanne (1990). What comes in 2's, 3's, and 4's?. New York: Simon and Schuster Inc.

Abstract:
What comes in two's?Some of the things are two pieces of bread for a sandwich, two body parts, and two wings on a bird. What comes in three's?Three wheels on a tricycle, three meals each day, and three primary colors. Can you come up with thing that comes in four's?

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bicycle] [Body Parts] [Car] [Cat] [Colors] [Counting] [Dog] [Food] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Spring] [Summer] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Winter]

3. Aliki (1962). My five senses. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
How do you taste your favorite food or see an airplane in the sky?Your five senses let you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. You may use one sense or several at one time. Wherever you go and whatever you do, your senses are always working for you.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Awareness] [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Cat] [Dog] [Dolls] [Fire Engine] [Five Senses] [Food] [Frog] [Games] [Hearing] [Moon] [Rabbit] [Sight] [Smell] [Stars] [Taste] [Touch] [Toys] [Tree]

4. Banyai, Istvan (1995). Zoom. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
These artistic scenes aren't what you might think. Each is really a picture within a picture. Images zoom in and out from different perspectives and scenes from land, sea, and air in this wordless book.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Art] [Boat] [Books] [Colors] [Desert] [Farm] [Island] [Perspective] [Photograph] [Planet] [Sky] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Travel]

5. Bauer, Caroline, Feller (1981). My mom travels a lot. New York: Rae Publishing Company, Inc..

Abstract:
My mom travels all the time. I miss her, but sometimes it is fun-we get to go to the airport, and when she comes back, she brings us neat presents. My mom misses a lot of fun-like when our dog had puppies and, when I was in the school play-but that just makes seeing her when she comes home more fun!

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Correspondence] [Family] [Parents] [Responsibilities] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel]

6. 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]

7. Bemelmans, Ludwig (1999). Madeline in america: An other holiday tales. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Madeline's grandfather passes away and leaves all of his inheritance to Madeline, but it is in Texas instead of Paris. Madeline takes her friends to Texas and they enjoy the inheritance. Then they find out Madeline does not get it till she is 21 So it is back to Paris.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Christmas] [Family] [French] [Grandparents] [Helicopter] [Holidays] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Ocean] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel]

8. Bercaw, Edna Coe (2000). Halmoni's day. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Jennifer's Korean grandmother arrives just in time for Grandparents Day at school. But Jennifer is afraid that her grandmother will embarrass her because she doesn't speak English. However, after her grandmother tells Jennifer's class the story of her childhood, Jennifer is not embarrassed at all.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Airplane] [Communication] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Korean] [Language] [Loss] [Love] [Memory] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [School] [Storytelling] [Time] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [War]

9. Borden, Louise (1998). Good-bye, charles lindbergh. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Gil is on his way to get the laundry for his mom when he sees it. Up in the sky is the shiny orange biplane trying to land in a neighboring field. After the plane lands, Gil discovers the pilot is Colonel Lindbergh. Gil has so many questions to ask him, but he doesn't get the chance.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Barn] [Careers] [Family] [Farm] [Friendship] [History] [Horse] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Rain] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Spring] [Transportation]

10. Bulla, Clyde Robert (1994). What makes a shadow?. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Where do shadows come from?They come from light!When the sun shines on something, because it can't shine through it, it leaves a dark spot from the object. This dark spot is the shadow. Even your body can cast a shadow.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Body Parts] [Car] [Clouds] [Exercise] [Light] [Night] [Puppets] [Shadows] [Sun] [Transportation]

11. Bunting, Eve (1998). So far from the sea. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Laura and her family are moving, so they are coming to visit the Manzanar War Relocation Center one last time. Years ago, this center was used to house anyone living in the United States that were of Japanese descent. These people were forced to leave their homes and come to the center because Japan bombed the United States. The center is bare now except for all of the memories and the cemetary, including her grandfather's grave.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Airplane] [American] [Anger] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Bias] [Bravery] [Change] [Citizen] [Cold] [Community] [Conflict] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Culture] [Death] [Differences] [Discrimination] [Diversity] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Forgiveness] [Generations] [Ghosts] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [History] [Illness] [Japanese] [Japanese] [Loss] [Memories] [Monuments] [Mountains] [Moving] [Prison] [Sea] [Sky] [Snow] [Survival] [Verbal Communication] [War]

12. Cole, Joanna//Calmenson, Stephanie (1996). Bug in a rug. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Come learn the alphabet, match words with pictures, and tell silly stories. Bright, colorful pictures and clever rhymes help capture and hold your attention.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Bicycle] [Books] [Bus] [Cat] [Concepts] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Elephant] [Food] [Fox] [Frog] [Goat] [Kangaroo] [Monkey] [Pig] [Poetry] [Reading] [Rhyme] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication]

13. Cousins, Lucy (1994). What can rabbit hear?. Great Britain: Walker Books Ltd..

Abstract:
What can rabbit hear?

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Bedtime] [Bee] [Birds] [Clouds] [Duck] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pond] [Rabbit] [Sheep] [Sounds]

14. Curtis, Jamie Lee (1996). Tell me again about the night i was born. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
A young girl asks her mom and dad to tell her again about the night she was born and adopted by them. She knows the story well, but asks again about their feelings, their trips to pick her up, and their first night at home as a family.

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

Keywords: [Adoption] [Airplane] [Baby] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

15. Dahl, Roald (1991). The minpins. New York: Penguin Books Ltd..

Abstract:
Little Billy isn't supposed to go into the forest of sin, but he is a curious young boy. When he disobeys his mother and goes into the scary forest, he finds much more than a mean monster - he find new friends.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Airplane] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Dragons] [Friendship] [Lake] [Mythical] [Swan] [Transportation]

16. Dorros, Arthur (1995). Isla. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Rosalba and her grandmother go for an adventure. They fly from New York to la Isla. They fly over la Isla stopping to visit all of grandmother's favorite spots from her childhood. Some things have changed but not everything has.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Airplane] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Family] [Grandparents] [Imagination] [Island] [Multicultural] [Sharing] [Spanish] [Transportation] [Travel]

17. du Bois, William Pene (1971). Bear circus. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
At Koala Park, grasshoppers are eating all of the food. The koala bears are without food and don't know what to do. They get help from the kangaroos and find circus equipment. They put on a show.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Insects] [Nutrition] [Sadness] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

18. Duvoisin, Roger (1954). Easter treat. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Santa travels in-cog-ni-to to a town during Easter time to see what it is like. When he says that he is Santa Claus, no one believes him at first.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Easter] [Fly] [Holidays] [Playground] [Presents] [Santa] [Transportation]

19. Edmonds, Lyra (2004). An African princess. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Lyra is a young girl who lives in the city and who comes from a line of African princesses. She is teased by her classmates and starts to wonder whether or not she is a princess. Her family goes to visit her aunt who confirms that she is an African princess.

for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African American] [Airplane] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Feelings] [History] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Teasing] [Travel] [Vacation]

20. Ets, Marie Hall (1964). Automobiles for mice. New York: The Viking Press.

Abstract:
Curious mice do not have fun while taking the evening to play with little Johnny's mice-sized toys. While playing with Johnny's trains, trucks, and cars, the two mice families end up with scratched noses and crinked tails.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Car] [Mouse] [Train] [Transportation] [Truck]

21. Floca, Brian (1999). Five trucks. New York: DK Publishing, Inc..

Abstract:
A little boy observes how five different trucks assist in the preparation and take-off of his airplane. Description of the trucks and their duties are very clear. It takes many people working together to complete the goal of take-off!

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Careers] [Cooperation] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Diversity] [Fly] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Machines] [Nonverbal Communication] [Skills] [Tractor] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

22. Florian, Douglas (1984). Airplane ride. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
A pilot flies across the United States and sees nature in all its grandeur.

for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Airplane] [Desert] [Fly] [Forest] [Geography] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Snow] [Weather]

23. Freymann, Saxton (2005). Food for thought: The complete book of concepts for growing minds. New York: Arthur A. Levine Books.

Abstract:
Fruits and vegetables are strategically carved to emulate people and animals in order to teach shapes, colors, numbers, letters, and opposites. Readers can learn these skills while being entertained by the creative use of healthy foods.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Ant] [Birds] [Cat] [Colors] [Counting] [Dog] [Duck] [Elephant] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flowers] [Food] [Frog] [Giraffe] [Guinea Pig] [Happiness] [Insects] [Kangaroo] [Letters] [Numbers] [Opposites] [Penguin] [Sadness] [Shapes] [Sheep] [Sizes] [Snake] [Turtle] [Umbrella]

24. Gaffney, Timothy (2004). Wee and the wright brothers. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
An educational story told from Wee the mouse's point of view, of how the Wright brothers succeeded in flight. Wee, an ambitious mouse, tells the story in a humorous yet detailed way of the historical Wright brothers and their flying machine.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Airplane] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Biography] [Cabin] [Decision Making] [Education] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Heroism] [History] [Inventions] [Mouse] [Newspaper] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Success] [Writing]

25. Graham, Bob (2000). Max. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick.

Abstract:
Max is the son of the legendary superheroes Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt. His family has high expectations for him to follow in their footsteps and become a superhero too. Now he just needs to learn how to fly. After many persistent tries, Max still can't keep himself off the ground. His family is supportive and determined to get him to fly. Will this confidence be enough to help him fly like the birds?

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Airplane] [Baby] [Birds] [Bully] [Challenges] [Community] [Confidence] [Courage] [Determination] [Embarrassment] [Encouragement] [Family] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [Heroism] [Learning] [Parakeet] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Persistence] [Pride] [Rescue] [School] [Self Esteem] [Transportation]
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