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- 1. Avi, (2003).
Silent movie.
New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
This black and white picture book vividly portrays a historical time when immigrants set sail for America. They hope for better lives and dream of prosperity. This journey comes from the immigrant's perspective, in the form of a movie, where language is a not a barrier.
Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [America] [Author's Note] [Family] [Feelings] [Film] [History] [Hope] [Illustrator's Note] [Immigrants] [Language] [Money] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Poverty] [Sadness] [Shelter] [Siblings] [Sizes] [Stress Management] [Sweden] [Symbols] [Theatre]
- 2. Cazet, Denys (1999).
Minnie and moo go to paris.
New York: DK Publishing, Inc..
- Abstract:
Minnie and Moo go to see Africa, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and a monsoon in China all in time to be milked in America by five. Moo's delighted to see new places and new faces during her journey.
Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Africa] [America] [Animals] [Bus] [China] [Companion] [Confusion] [Cow] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Determination] [Farm] [Food] [France] [Friendship] [Glasses] [Multicultural] [Reading] [Recognition] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
- 3. Diouf, Sylviane (2001).
Bintou's braids.
San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books.
- Abstract:
When Bintou, a little girl living in West Africa, finally gets her wish for braids, she discovers that what she dreamed for has been hers all along.
Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Africa] [African] [America] [Animals] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Chicken] [Clothing] [Critical Thinking] [Dreams] [Envy] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Fruit] [Grandparents] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Prayer] [Pride] [Sadness] [Sea] [Selfishness] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Traditions] [Tree] [Village]
- 4. Golding, Theresa Martin (2004).
Memorial day surprise.
Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.
- Abstract:
Marco and his mother are off to see the Memorial Day parade! Today, mother is in a hurry because she has a special surprise for Marco. She’s in such a hurry they don’t have time to see Marco’s grandfather. Once they reach the parade, Marco sees his two best friends which he believes is the surprise. Yet, they are not the surprise his mother has in store for him. Neither is the marching band, fire engine, Statue of Liberty, or candy. Marco could never imagine the surprise in store for him at the end of the parade!
Abstract provided by Laura Olin, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [America] [Careers] [Celebration] [Disability] [Family] [Flag] [Food] [Freedom] [Grandparents] [Heroism] [History] [Memorial Day] [Memory] [Monument] [Noise] [Parade] [Parents] [Pride] [Recognition] [Sounds]
- 5. Gray, Nigel (1988).
A country far away.
New York: Orchard Books.
- Abstract:
This is a story of two young boys who live in Africa and the United States. Their lives are identical even though they live in different countries.
Abstract provided by Lara Hazelett, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African] [America] [Bicycle] [Birth] [Celebration] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Differences] [Friendship] [Geography] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Maps] [Multicultural] [School] [Soccer] [Sports] [Swimming] [Village]
- 6. Herman, Debbie // Koffsky, Ann D. (2005).
Beyond turkey.
Hauppauge, NY: Baron's Educational Series, Inc..
- Abstract:
Almost 400 years ago, pilgrims traveled to North America. They met and befriended the Indians of the area. The different cultures came together to prepare a harvest and a celebration. This celebration became known as Thanksgiving.
Abstract provided by Rene Koscianski for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [America] [Boat] [Celebration] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [English] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Helping] [Holidays] [Language] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peace] [Pilgrims] [Settlers] [Ship] [Storytelling] [Thanksgiving] [Transportation] [Travel] [Turkey] [Verbal Communication]
- 7. Keeler, Patricia//Leitao, Julio T. (2006).
Drumbeat in our feet.
New York: Lee & Low Books Inc..
- Abstract:
Informative passages and lyrical verse explore the history and rhythmic qualities of traditional African dance as performed long ago and today.
Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Africa] [African] [African American] [America] [Animals] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Colors] [Congo] [Dancing] [Elephant] [Ethnic] [Exercise] [Generations] [Geography] [History] [Instruments] [Learning] [Maps] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonfiction] [Nonverbal Communication] [Performance] [Rhythm] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Village]
- 8. Raschka, Chris (2005).
New York is english, chattanooga is greek.
New York: Atheneum Books.
- Abstract:
New York is planning a party and invites other cities such as: El Paso, Minneapolis and Chicago. Learn how different cities got their names.
Abstract provided by Ashley Roberts, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [America] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [French] [German] [Greece] [Identity] [Multicultural] [Party] [Peer Resistance] [Preparation] [Scottish] [Spanish] [Welch]
- 9. Robinson, Fiona (2004).
The useful moose: A truthful, moose-full tale.
New York: Harry N Abrams, Inc.
- Abstract:
Molly loves moose so much that her family vacationed in Alaska, so that she could see them up close; except when they got there the moose had left for a vacation in the city. Once in the city, she saw moose everywhere and befriended three young moose who were tired and needed rest. She invited the moose to stay with them when they cooked, cleaned, and became part of the family. The moose became homesick for their own family, so they went back to Alaska. Molly was sad when she invited the moose to her birthday party and they didn’t respond, but they surprised her by jumping out of an airplane at her party and promised to come back often.
Abstract provided by Danielle L Rhodus, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [America] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Beach] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Cleanliness] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Empathy] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Forest] [Goose] [Happiness] [Homesickness] [Love] [Moose] [Mountains] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Reading] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Surprises] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication]
- 10. Winnick, Karen B. (2000).
Sybil's night ride.
Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.
- Abstract:
A brave girl takes a brave journey on a horse through the night. Find out how her brave actions helped America while at war with the British.
Abstract provided by Christine Manning, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [America] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [British] [Decision Making] [Helping] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Patriotic] [Progress] [War]
- 11. Yang, Belle (2004).
Hannah is my name.
Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
- Abstract:
Hannah and her family come to America from Taiwan to gain freedom. For them to become Americans and have their freedom, they must obtain their greencards. Hannah and her family's journey of over 2 years, encompasses many trials. Hannah and her family feel relief, excitement and prode as they finally receive their greencards and are now able to call American their home.
Abstract provided by Alyssa Nye, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Airplane] [America] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Books] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [English] [Fair] [Fear] [Freedom] [Generations] [Goal Setting] [Home] [Immigrants] [Independence] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Luck] [Migration] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Parakeet] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]
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