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1. Appelt, Kathi (1995). Bayou lullaby. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
A young girl is put to sleep by her parents telling a lullaby.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Cajun] [Crawfish] [Cricket] [Crustaceans] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Frog] [Heron] [Insects] [Language] [Moon] [Mosquito] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Parents] [Rhyme] [Sleep] [Stream] [Tadpole] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Bryan, Sean (2005). A boy and his bunny. New York: Arcade Publishing.

Abstract:
One morning a boy wakes up to discover that he has found himself a new friend. Fred the bunny is on his head. The boy's mother is unsure about his new friend, but he assures her that he can accomplish many things with Fred on his head.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [French] [Language] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Rhyme] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Calmenson, Stephanie//Cole, Joanna (1997). Rockin' reptiles. New York: William Morrow & Company.

Abstract:
Allie the Alligator is a typical young girl. She and her two girlfriends have lots of fun together playing games and dressing up. The three of them will do anything to be able to go to the Rockin Reptiles concert, their favorite band. There's a catch though -- only two can go.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Basketball] [Bias] [Biking] [Boat] [Boat] [Challenges] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Dancing] [Dedication] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Fun] [Games] [Humor] [Jumping] [Moving] [Music] [Neighbors] [Peer Resistance] [Play] [Relationship] [Reptiles] [Selfishness] [Song] [Sports] [Technology] [Telephone] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Defelice, Cynthia (2003). Old granny and the bean thief. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
Granny loves her beans any way she can get them. A mischievous thief steals Granny's beans three nights in a row. She embarks on a jounrey to tell the sheriff about the thief. Along the way she makes several friends. They help Granny stop the thief in a very unique fashion.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cactus] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Desert] [Family] [Fantasy] [Food] [Grandparents] [Nutrition] [Pond] [Raccoon] [Reptiles] [Snake]

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5. dePaola, Tomie (1999). Bill and pete to the rescue. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Bill and Pete are best friends who leave the Nile in search for Pete's cousin, Little Jane Allison Crocodile. Little Jane has been stolen and taken to the United States. Bill and Pete get separated when Pete helps a rich lady retrieve her purse. Bill joins forces with alligators from the swamp to save cousin Jane- just as Pete escapes the rich lady!

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Alligator] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Crime] [Crocodile] [Disappearance] [Escape] [Family] [Friendship] [Lost] [Parents] [Rescue] [Separation] [Swamp] [Zoo]

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6. Dorian, Marguerite (1963). The alligator's toothache. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co..

Abstract:
Alli, the alligator has a toothache, but does not want to go to the dentist. His friends and the zoo director decide that his toothache will not go away with their home remedies, so he should see a dentist.

Abstract provided by Niki Lowe and Melissa Brady, 1994; Heather Piper, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alligator] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Helping] [Illness] [Lost] [Reptiles] [Responsibilities] [Stress Management] [Teeth] [Zoo]

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7. Fisher, Doris and Sneed, Dani (2007). My even day. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
A sequel to One Odd Day, this time the young boy awakens to find that it is another strange day, everything is even. His mother has two heads and a trip to the zoo is dealt with in an odd, but even-handed manner.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Dog] [Elephant] [Family] [Food] [Frog] [Fruit] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Lizard] [Math] [Mouse] [Numbers] [Octopus] [Parents] [Penguin] [Reptiles] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Snake] [Zoo]

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8. Gosselin, Kim (1996). Zoo allergy: A fun story about allergy and asthma triggers. Valley Park, MO: JayJo Books, LLC.

Abstract:
Justin goes to the allergist for the first time. He has to be tested to see if he has any allergies. The tests are quick and painless. For doing so well at the doctor, Justin's mom takes him and his friend Ashley to the zoo for the day. While at the zoo, Justin, his mom, and Ashley play a fun game. They try to find as many allergy triggers as they can. How many zoo allergy triggers can you find?

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

Keywords: [Allergies] [Alligator] [Animals] [Birds] [Doctor] [Elephant] [Food] [Games] [Giraffe] [Health] [Lizard] [Medicine] [Nurse] [Nutrition] [Peacock] [Prevention] [Reptiles] [Rhinoceros] [Train] [Transportation] [Turtle] [Zoo]

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9. Hayes, Ann (1995). Meet the marching smithereens. San Diego: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
Join the parade as the drum major leads the rest of the marching smithereens down the street towards the cheering crowd. Each animal plays a different instrument to make a sound the crowd loves.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Band] [Bear] [Beaver] [Crocodile] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Fun] [Giraffe] [Hippopotamus] [Instruments] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Mice] [Monkey] [Moose] [Mouse] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Parade] [Rabbit] [Raccoon] [Rhinoceros] [Rhythm] [Skating] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Zebra]

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10. Hurd, Thacher (1984). Mama don't allow. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Miles gets a saxophone for his birthday. He loves to practice the saxophone, but his family won't let him because of the awful sounds he makes. The only ones who appreciated his music are the alligators.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Instruments] [Music] [Noise] [Parents] [Presents] [Reptiles]

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11. Hutchins, Pat (1982). 1 hunter. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A hunter is on a mission to find animals. The hunter comes upon all the animals and is overwhelmed. The sight of all the animals scares him and he runs away.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Birds] [Exploration] [Fear] [Feelings] [Monkey] [Parrot] [Reptiles] [Tiger]

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12. Ipcizade, Catherine (2008). 'Twas the day before zoo day. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
An adaptation of the classic, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, a zoo prepares for "Zoo Day." But things aren't going according to plan. The llamas won't quit spitting, the giraffes are drooling, and the zebras aren't happy at all with their stripes. Meanwhile, the zookeepers scurry this way and that, clean up poop, ring mealtime bells, and try to get the animals bathed. Does it all work? Will the zookeeper end up spending the night at the zoo? Will "Zoo Day" go off without a hitch, or will the dancing monkeys take over?

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2008 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bath] [Bear] [Bee] [Birds] [Cleanliness] [Dancing] [Elephant] [Flamingo] [Giraffe] [Gorilla] [Insects] [Laziness] [Lion] [Llama] [Monkey] [Mouse] [Preparation] [Reptiles] [Rhinoceros] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Singing] [Snake] [Toucan] [Turtle] [Zebra] [Zoo]

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13. Ironmonger, Ira (1965). Alligator smiling in the sawgrass. New York: Young Scott Books.

Abstract:
An alligator in a swamp has a smile that makes other animals feel like his world is the best. A bad dry season hits and the alligator digs down to a water hole. The other animals outwit him and get drinks from the water hole and decide that their world is good too.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Friendship] [Reptiles] [Teamwork]

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14. Leedy, Loreen (1994). Fraction action. New York: Scholastic, Inc.

Abstract:
Miss Prime's class is learning about fractions. After class they all go home and practice using their new knowledge by dividing fruit and selling lemonade. The next day the class has a test, but even Miss Prime doesn't always have the right answer.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Cat] [Chicken] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Food] [Hippopotamus] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Practice] [Problem Solving] [Rabbit] [School] [Sharing] [Teaching]

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15. Lee, Karen (2007). ABC safari. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Go on an around-the-world animal rhyming journey. Visit both familiar and exotic animals in different habitats, biomes, and geographic regions. From the cold tundra to the hot deserts and from the jungles of Africa to the high mountains, find the hidden safari boy and his pet parrot in each illustration.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Alphabet] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Beaver] [Birds] [Classification] [Dolphin] [Elephant] [Frog] [Gorilla] [Hippopotamus] [Iguana] [Koala] [Lion] [Mountains] [Newt] [Owl] [Penguin] [Quail] [Rabbit] [Rhinoceros] [Snow] [Tiger] [Vulture] [Wolf] [Yak] [Zebra]

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16. Lester, Mike (2000). A is for salad. New York: Putnam & Grosset.

Abstract:
A is for salad?N is for lunch?R is for bowling?Look at the alphabet in a whole different light with colorful and humorous animals. A isn't for salad, but for the alligator that munches on a big bowl of greens. Find out for yourself if K is for doctor or if M is for cowboy boots.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Beaver] [Bowling] [Cat] [Clothing] [Exercise] [Food] [Nutrition] [Skating] [Soccer] [Technology] [Tennis]

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17. Lionni, Leo (1994). An extraordinary egg. New York: Alfred A. Knopf Inc..

Abstract:
Three frogs live together by a pond. One of them finds an egg. When the egg hatches, the three frogs believe that the animal is a chicken.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Amphibians] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Chicken] [Family] [Frog] [Helping] [Parents] [Pond] [Reptiles] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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18. London, Jonathan (1996). Red wolf country. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A wolf and his mate travel through the country during the winter in search of a home where soon the female wolf will have babies.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Destruction] [Habitat] [Hunger] [Hunting] [Nonverbal Communication] [Protection] [Seasons] [Skunk] [Snow] [Sounds] [Travel] [Weather] [Winter] [Wolf]

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19. Low, Joseph (1980). Mice twice. New York: McElderry Books.

Abstract:
A cat gets hungry and askes a mouse over to eat for dinner. Mouse brings a dog with her. The mouse and the cat try to outsmart each other but the mouse wins in the end.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Cat] [Dog] [Friendship] [Mischief] [Mouse] [Reptiles] [Surprises]

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20. Mainland, Pauline (1998). A yoga parade of animals. Boston: Element Children's Books.

Abstract:
Yoga is an activity that children can experience in many forms. Children can imitate the ways animals move and position themselves to help relax the body and free the mind.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Bee] [Birds] [Blackbird] [Body Parts] [Camel] [Colors] [Eagle] [Emotions] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Frog] [Giraffe] [Insects] [Lion] [Sleep] [Snake] [Storks] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Swimming] [Tiger] [Walking] [Whale] [Worm]

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21. Mayer, Mercer (1987). There's an alligator under my bed. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
A little boy has to get rid of an alligator under his bed. So he develops a plan to trap the alligator in the garage and keep it out of his bedroom.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Nonverbal Communication] [Problem Solving] [Reptiles] [Stress Management]

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22. McCourt, Lisa (1997). I love you stinky face. Minneapolis, MN: Bridgewater Books.

Abstract:
A mother explains to her child how she would love her child no matter how the child smelled or what she looked like. The child's imagination creates an ugly, sick, terrible, and scary monster that the mother says she still loves.

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

Keywords: [Alien] [Alligator] [Animals] [Ape] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Birthday] [Dinosaur] [Family] [Insects] [Love] [Monsters] [Night] [Parents] [Skunk] [Smell] [Swamp] [Verbal Communication]

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23. Minarik, Else Holmelund (1958). No fighting no biting!. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Rosa and Willy are constantly fighting and annoying cousin Joan. So Joan tells the kids a story about two little alligators that were always fighting and how each time they were almost eaten by a big alligator because they were not paying attention.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Appreciation] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fight] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Problem Solving] [Refusal Skills] [Reptiles] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Stress Management]

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24. Munsch, Robert (1997). Alligator baby. New York: Cartwheel Books.

Abstract:
Kristen's mom is having a baby but she accidently makes a wrong turn into the zoo. Her parents make repeated attempts to find their baby until finally Kristen takes a journey to the zoo.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Alligator] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Birth] [Body Parts] [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Gorilla] [Identification] [Mistake] [Recognition] [Seal] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Zoo]

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25. Parish, Peggy (1969). A beastly circus. New York: Simon Schuster Inc..

Abstract:
This alphabet book uses animals and various circus-like activities for each letter.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Baboon] [Birds] [Chipmunk] [Circus] [Circus] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Dolphin] [Elephant] [Frog] [Gorilla] [Hippopotamus] [Hyena] [Jaguar] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Mink] [Mythical] [Newt] [Nonverbal Communication] [Octopus] [Ostrich] [Panda] [Quail] [Rabbit] [Rhinoceros] [Sequence] [Skunk] [Snake] [Tapir] [Unicorns] [Verbal Communication] [Vulture] [Wasp] [Worm] [Yak] [Zebra]

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