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1. Baird, Audrey B. (2001). Storm coming!. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
A collection of poems describes the different aspects of a storm, including the events before, during, and after. With vivid imagery, even an ordinary storm can come alive with Baird's poetry.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Clouds] [Five Senses] [Fog] [Imagination] [Lightning] [Poetry] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Rhyme] [Signs] [Sky] [Sounds] [Storm] [Weather] [Wind]

2. Blackstone, Stella (2004). Jump into January: A journey around the year.. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books, Inc.

Abstract:
The twelve months are packed with much action! Discover all twelve months and the four seasons while looking for the items and details in the illustrations. People demonstrate all of what makes the entire year so special, starting with January, of course!

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Boat] [Bus] [Fair] [Fun] [Garden] [Jumping] [Month] [Rain] [Sand] [School] [Sea] [Sequence] [Snow] [Transportation] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Weather] [Wind]

3. Bunting, Eve (2002). Girls a to z. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
Here's a new twist on the alphabet, just for girls. For each letter of the alphabet, read a girl's name and her career matching that letter.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Alphabet] [Careers] [Differences] [Disability] [Diversity] [Identity] [Multicultural] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Sequence] [Zoo]

4. Calmenson, Stephanie (1998). The teeny tiny teacher. New York: Scholastic.

Abstract:
The teeny tiny teacher and her teeny tiny students have a school day full of teeny tiny things. However, they are frightened by a voice coming from the closet asking for the bone the teacher found on their teeny tiny walk. Find out who the voice belongs to.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Beverage] [Bones] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Ghosts] [Learning] [Mystery] [Park] [Park] [Routine] [School] [Science] [Sizes] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]

5. Carter, Alden R. (1999). Dustin's big school day. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Dustin is very excited for the guests that are visiting his school one day. Along with the rest of his students, Dustin goes through his daily school routine awaiting the arrival of Dave and Skippy. When the time finally comes, the reader learns who Dave and Skippy actually are.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Alliteration] [Bus] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Down Syndrome] [Entertainment] [Exercise] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Geography] [Handicap] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Patience] [Puppets] [Role Model] [Running] [School] [Science] [Surprises] [Teaching]

6. Cullen, Catherine Ann (2001). The magical, mystical, marvelous coat. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Each day of the week, a young girl goes out searching for something new to see. Each day she encounters someone who needs the help of one of the six buttons on her magical coat. They are all grateful of the young girl's kindness and help. After helping each of them, her magic runs out on Sunday.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Alliteration] [Animals] [Birds] [Clothing] [Cold] [Days Of The Week] [Elves] [Giants] [Giving] [Helping] [Imagination] [Loneliness] [Magic] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Rabbit] [Safety] [Sequence] [Ship] [Snake] [Storm] [Sun] [Swan] [Transportation] [Weather]

7. Dahl, Michael (2005). Lots of ladybugs! Counting by fives. Minneapolis, MN: Picture Window Books.

Abstract:
Welcome to the everyday lives of ladybugs! As the ladybugs go through their daily routine, you can count by fives to experience many different adventures.

Abstract provided by Yangar Cooper for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bug] [Caterpillar] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hunger] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Laziness] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Science] [Self Esteem]

8. Edwards, Pamela Duncan (1995). Four famished foxes and fosdyke. China: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
A mother fox leaves her four children at home for five days. They must feed themselves. Three of the siblings plan different ways to catch meat. The fourth fox is a vegetarian and saves the day by cooking a feast for all of them.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Chicken] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Duck] [Family] [Food] [Fox] [French] [Goal Setting] [Health] [Individuality] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

9. Falwell, Cathyrn (2001). Turtle splash!Countdown at the pond. Singapore: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Ten turtles rest on a log. Startled by various sounds, they jump in one-by-one from around the pond then rest in the water for the night.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Butterfly] [Counting] [Day] [Deer] [Duck] [Frog] [Insects] [Mosquito] [Nature] [Night] [Noise] [Numbers] [Rabbit] [Reptiles] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Sounds] [Squirrel] [Turtle]

10. Fleming, Denise (2001). Pumpkin eye. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
A dark night of Halloween fright brings you colors, sounds, and sensory sights.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Bat] [Cat] [Celebration] [Colors] [Dragons] [Five Senses] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Moon] [Night] [Noise] [Pretend] [Rhyme] [Shadows] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Unicorns] [Witches]

11. Heller, Nicholas (1999). Ogres!ogres!ogres!ogres!: A feasting frenzy from a to z. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
Twenty-six ogres live under the trap door. When you open it, you can see them feasting on foods from A-Z!Do not let them hear your tummy rumble or the ogres will disappear!

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Alphabet] [Beverage] [Food] [Health] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Sequence]

12. Jonas, Ann (1997). Watch william walk. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
William walks with his dog Wally and meets up with Wilma and her duck Wanda. They all walk together, but find when they wade in water, Wanda can move much faster.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Birds] [Dog] [Duck] [Language] [Pets] [Walking] [Water]

13. Ketteman, Helen (2004). Armadilly chili. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Billie decides to make armadilly chili. She asks her friends to help her but they are all busy and do not want to help. After Billie makes the chili, all of her friends knock on her door. Billie will not let them eat because they wouldn't help. She soon realizes her chili is missing something: her friends!

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Anger] [Animals] [Armadillo] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Bluebird] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Exercise] [Fable] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Guilt] [Habitat] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Reptiles] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Skating] [Spider] [Stress Management] [Tarantula] [Toad] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

14. Lester, Helen (1999). Hooway for wodney wat. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Rodney Rat is constantly made fun of by his classmates because he cannot pronounce his "r's". Rodney saves the day and earns respect fromhis classmates when he saves them from the class bully.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Bully] [Conflict Resolution] [Feelings] [Geography] [Numbers] [Peer Resistance] [Playground] [Rat] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Speech] [Teasing]

15. Lindberg, Reeve (1997). The awful aardvarks go to school. New York: Penguin Putnam Inc..

Abstract:
Some mischievous aardvarks visit school and create chaos in the class. The other animals in the class do not like the aardvarks' behavior and the aardvarks are expelled.

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

Keywords: [Aardvark] [Alliteration] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Chaos] [Misbehavior] [Mischief] [Rhyme] [School] [Sequence]

16. McKenzie, Tim A (2004). Baxter Barret Brown's bass fiddle. Albany, TX: Bright Sky Press.

Abstract:
Baxter Barret Brown loves to play his bass fiddle. He decides to take it with him wherever he goes and turn it into whatever he needs. However, he soon learns that when he changes the fiddle he can’t play the music he loves and must change it back if he wants what really makes him happy.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alliteration] [Bicycle] [Boat] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Shelter] [Sounds] [Tools] [Transportation]

17. Raschka, Chris (2001). Waffle. New York: Anteneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Waffle is a worrier. He is fearful and doubts himself until he finds confidence within.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Colors] [Confidence] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Self Esteem] [Wish] [Worry]

18. Reynolds, Aaron (2005). Chicks and salsa. New York: Bloomsbury Publishing.

Abstract:
A very creative bunch of farm animals at the Nuthatch Farm decide they are tired of their regular feed, and that they want something different. They begin to create sumptuous Mexican dishes with spices that they get from the farmer's garden. After planning a fiesta, the animals discover that all of the foods from the garden have been harvested and they cancel the fiesta and begin to eat their old, dull food once again. Until, the next day, when the rooster makes crepes and white grapes with sauce.

Abstract provided by Pamela Theurer for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Bull] [Celebration] [Chicken] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Duck] [Farm] [Feelings] [Food] [French] [Garden] [Horse] [Language] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Problem Solving] [Recipe] [Spanish] [Teamwork] [Technology] [Television]

19. Root, P. (1998). One duck stuck. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
One duck gets stuck in the muck down by the marsh. Creatures by the marsh try to help him get free. Creatures come first two, then three, then adding one every time. No one can free the duck by themselves but as a team, the duck is freed.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Cricket] [Dragonfly] [Duck] [Fish] [Frog] [Helping] [Moose] [Numbers] [Opossum] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Skunk] [Snail] [Snake] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

20. Schwartz, David M. (1985). How much is a million?. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician and the kids explore what the number million means. Just exactly how much is a million?If you wanted to count from one to one million, it would take about 23 days!Marvelosissimo looks at different ways of seeing big numbers in the context of ordinary things.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Awareness] [Balloon] [Comparisons] [Counting] [Moon] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Planet] [Stars] [Time] [Verbal Communication]
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