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1. Auch, Mary Jane (1997). Bantam of the opera. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Luigi, a bantam rooster, has big dreams of becoming a star singer one day. All the other roosters ridicule him, saying he is a show-off. Then one day he hides in a farmer's truck and takes a trip to the opera. Soon he is the star of the show.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Acting] [Ambition] [Animals] [Careers] [Chicken] [Courage] [Excitement] [Farm] [Goal Setting] [Independence] [Music] [Opera] [Performance]

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2. Berson, Harold (1975). A moose is not a mouse. New York: Crown.

Abstract:
A mouse lives in fear of the cat. It is not until he sees a picture of a moose that he thinks that when he grows up he will be bigger than the cat. As it happens, the mouse's mother tells him that a mouse is not a moose.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Cat] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Imagination] [Misunderstanding] [Moose] [Mouse] [Peer Resistance] [Self Esteem]

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3. Blake, Quentin (1973). Snuff. New York: J.B. Lippincott Co..

Abstract:
Snuff lives wiht a knight and wants to become a knight someday. He begins his training, but does not do anything right. Until one day, he comes up with a brilliant strategy to save the bootmaker's boots from the thieves. It works and Snuff is on his way to becoming a knight after all.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Careers] [Confidence] [Critical Thinking] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Bognomo, Joel Eboueme (1999). Madoulina: A girl who wanted to go to school: A story from south africa. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Madoulina has dreams of becoming a doctor. She doesn't, however, go to school because her mother needs her to sell fritters in the marketplace to earn money. Madoulina meets her brother's new teacher, who convinces her mom to find a way to let her go to school.

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

Keywords: [African] [Ambition] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Careers] [Change] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Doctor] [Education] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Family] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Multicultural] [Parents] [School] [Verbal Communication] [Work] [Working Mother]

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5. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]

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6. Brown, Margaret Wise (1998). The little scarecrow boy. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
The little scarecrow boy anxiously awaits the day when he can go into the fields and frighten crows like his father does every day. As he grows and grows, he becomes even more determined to become an actual scarecrow. The day finally comes when he has to put his courage to the test.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Courage] [Crow] [Determination] [Family] [Farm] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Nonverbal Communication] [Scarecrows]

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7. Burleigh, Robert (1998). Home run: The story of babe ruth. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
It was clear at a young age that Babe Ruth was talented at baseball. This talent became even more amazing as he got older, when he wowed the stadium fans with his memorable home runs. These historic moments will be remembered in baseball forever.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Competition] [Confidence] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Fame] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Heroism] [History] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Practice] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Sports] [Success] [Teamwork] [Wealth]

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8. 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]

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9. 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]

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10. Child, Lauren (2001). What planet are you from, Clarice Bean?. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Clarice Bean is having a hard time coming up with an idea for her project on the environment. To make matters worse, she is paired up with her tag-along neighbor, Robert Granger. Her situation looks hopeless until her brother becomes an ecowarrior in an effort to "free the tree" from being cut down in their neighborhood. Robert and Clarice become ecowarriors themselves, saving the tree and their project.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Camping] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Communication] [Community] [Comparisons] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Conservation] [Cooperation] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Destruction] [Determination] [Earth] [Environment] [Faith] [Family] [Fight] [Frustration] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Individuality] [Learning] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Presentation] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Respect] [Role Model] [School] [Science] [Stress Management] [Success] [Support] [Teaching] [Teamwork] [Tree] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Collington, Peter (2000). Clever cat. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

Abstract:
Tibs, the cat, is tired of waiting for his family to feed him every morning, so he decides to start doing it himself!This encourages Tibs to embark on different adventures around town. Everyone thinks that Tibs is such a clever cat, but a turn of events makes Tibs wonder...is he really that clever?

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Attention] [Boredom] [Cat] [Change] [Consequences] [Contentment] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Exploration] [Fame] [Food] [Hard Work] [Intelligence] [Laziness] [Misbehavior] [Money] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pretend] [Restaurant] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Stereotypes] [Surprises] [Theatre] [Toys] [Working Mother]

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12. Dalgliesh, Alice (1955). The columbus story. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
As a child, Christopher Columbus dreams of becoming an adventurous sailor. When the King of Spain commissions Columbus to sail west, he discovers a strange new world, which turns out to be America. (A Biography)

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Assertiveness] [Biography] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Confidence] [Determination] [Discovery] [History] [Ocean] [Sea] [Transportation] [Travel]

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13. dePaola, Tomie (1979). Oliver button is a sissy (Oliver button es un nena). Orlando: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Despite Oliver's teasing classmates, he does not give up doing what he likes -- tap dancing. All of his dedication and hard work pays off in the end.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Bias] [Bully] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Dolls] [Exercise] [Goal Setting] [Peer Resistance] [Practice] [Reading] [School] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication]

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14. DePaola, Tomie (2005). Stage struck. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Tommy knows the story of Peter Rabbit by heart. When his class decides to put on the production he wants to be cast in the roll of Peter. Tommy is so excited he does not pay attention to his teacher and as a result gets cast as Mopsy. However, Tommy has a plan to keep him in the spotlight.

Rebecca Hartan, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acting] [Ambition] [Animals] [Attention] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Cooperation] [Creativity] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Garden] [Humor] [Independence] [Listening] [Mouse] [Obedience] [Parents] [Performance] [Rabbit] [School] [Self Confidence]

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15. Farmer, Nancy (1999). Casey jones's fireman: The story of sim webb. New York: Phyllis Fogelman Books.

Abstract:
Sim Webb is finally getting his chance to work on a train for the famous Casey Jones. Casey is putting a brand new whistle on his train, but Casey knows it's a bad idea. He knows that something bad is about to happen.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Ambition] [Angel] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bias] [Bravery] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discrimination] [Fable] [Fire] [Heroism] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Prejudice] [Rescue] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Tobacco] [Train] [Transportation]

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16. Gunthorp, Karen (1967). Fish for breakfast. New York: Doubleday and Company, Inc.

Abstract:
Tom the cat wants fish for breakfast, but when he is unsuccessful in catching one, his friends saves the day and they have breakfast together.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Animals] [Cat] [Fishing] [Food] [Friendship] [Giving] [Persistence] [Recreation]

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17. Haas, Jesse (2000). Hurry!. : Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Hurry!Hurry!If the grass gets wet, then the hay will spoil. Grandpa, Grandma, and Nora work hard to gather the hay before the gray clouds bring the rain. Cooperation and commitment help the family successfully gather the hay.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Animals] [Animals] [Barn] [Challenges] [Cooperation] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Five Senses] [Hard Work] [Horse] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Rain] [Relief] [Responsibilities] [Smell] [Sounds] [Sun] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Weather] [Wind] [Worry]

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18. Hamanaka, Sheila (1999). I look like a girl. New York: Morrow.

Abstract:
A girl uses her imagination to become a tiger, dolphin, horse, jaguar, and wolf. She needs nature to become independent so she can follow her dream.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Ambition] [Animals] [Appearance] [Beauty] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Dancing] [Dolphin] [Dreams] [Forest] [Horse] [Jaguar] [Jungle] [Nature] [Sea] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Wolf]

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19. Hoopes, Lyn Littlefield (1996). The unbeatable bread. New York: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
Uncle Jon is determined to melt away the winter with his unbeatable bread. The wonderful aroma from his bread lures children and wild animals out of the cold winter morning into his kitchen.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Animals] [Cooking] [Determination] [Five Senses] [Food] [Health] [Moon] [Music] [Nutrition] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Smell] [Song] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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20. Hopkinson, Deborah (2006). Sky boys: How they built the empire state building. New York: Schwartz and Wade.

Abstract:
A boy watches in amazement as the Empire State Building is built. When the building is completed he goes to the top with his father to see all of the New York City.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Architecture] [Beliefs] [Buildings] [Careers] [Ceremony] [Construction] [Day] [Determination] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Hope] [Money] [Night] [Parents] [Sequence] [Sky] [Tools] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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21. Hopkinson, Deborah (2003). Girl wonder: A baseball story in nine innings. New York: Atheneum Books.

Abstract:
Alta's dream of becomming a professional baseball player comes true. She proves that it doesn't matter if you're a girl, you can still be just as talented. After pitching for an Ohio semipro baseball team in 1907, Alta goes on to become a doctor like her dad.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Author's Note] [Baseball] [Careers] [Confidence] [Determination] [Discrimination] [Doctor] [Gender] [History] [Memories] [Practice] [Skills] [Sports] [Travel]

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22. Hughes, Shirley (2004). Ella's big chance: A jazz-age Cinderella. New York: Simon & Schuster Books.

Abstract:
This version of the Cinderella story takes place in a dressmakers shop. Mr. Cinders and his daughter Ella run the shop. Ella’s father remarries a wicked woman, and she and her daughters take over the household. A ball is announced and Ella desperately wants to go. Her fairy godmother sends her in a beautiful gown and the duke falls in love with her. Ella, however, denies the Duke and admits her love for Buttons, who has helped her and her father in the shop.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Ambition] [Assertiveness] [Beauty] [Bicycle] [Celebration] [Change] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Fairy] [Family] [Fantasy] [Goal Setting] [Godmother] [Instruments] [Love] [Music] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Stepmother] [Verbal Communication]

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23. Hurst, Carol Otis (2001). Rocks in his head. Hong Kong: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Carol Hurst's father loves collecting rocks in his spare time. After the Depression forces him to close his gas station, the father gets a job working with rocks at a science museum, realizing his dream.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Business] [Car] [Careers] [Collection] [Depression] [Dreams] [Learning] [Money] [Moving] [Museum] [Parents] [Reading] [Rocks] [Science] [Transportation] [Work]

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24. Isadora, Rachel (1993). Lili at ballet. New York: G.P. Putman's Sons.

Abstract:
At ballet class, a young girl named Lili explains to the leader all about ballet. One day she dreams of becoming a great ballerina.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Appearance] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Performance] [Practice] [Verbal Communication]

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25. Johnson, D.B. (2000). Henry hikes to fitchburg. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Henry decides to take a trip to Fitchburg on foot and his friend decides to go by train. Henry partakes in numerous adventures on his journey into town, while his friend works odd jobs to earn the fare. Who will arrive in Fitchburg first?The journey to Fitchburg will prove to be an exploration of time and interests.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Ambition] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Bee] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Climbing] [Communication] [Comparisons] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Exploration] [Friendship] [Money] [Nature] [Night] [Numbers] [Perspective] [Responsibilities] [River] [Seasons] [Summer] [Time] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Walking] [Work]

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