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1. Aliki (1998). Marianthe's story one: Painted words. Marianthe's story two: Spoken memories. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
When a child moves to a new school it can be frightening. Mari not only moved to a new school, but a new culture as well. Mari uses painted pictures to communicate her words and recalls her life through spoken memories.

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

Keywords: [American] [Anticipation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Feelings] [Greek] [Learning] [Loss] [Memories] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Playground] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War]
2. Appelbaum, Diana (1997). Cocoa ice. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A young girl from Maine and a young girl from Santa Domingo learn about each other's home through Jacob the Sailor. The girl from Santa Domingo describes how to make chocolate, and the girl from Maine tells about making ice.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Cold] [Comparisons] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Environment] [Food] [Horse] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Snow] [Water] [Weather]
3. Baer, Edith (1995). This is the way we eat our lunch. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Time for lunch!What will it be?Come along - let's taste and see!Journey across the world as children eat lunch. Discover many new foods and recipes in the back you can make and eat.

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

Keywords: [African] [American] [Australian] [British] [Canadian] [Chinese] [Columbian] [Differences] [Egyptian] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Hunger] [Indian] [Israelian] [Italian] [Japanese] [Maps] [Moroccan] [Nutrition] [Puerto Rican] [Recipe] [Recipe] [Rhyme]
4. Bliss, Corinne Denias (1999). The littlest matryoshka. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Nikolai shipped his last carved matryoshka from Russia to a toy store in America. While on display, one of the six dolls gets bumped from the shelf and begins a great adventure away from her sisters. She survived the snow, the stream, a bird, and a cat before being found by the very girl who had bought her sisters, and they were all together once again.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Birds] [Colors] [Dolls] [Family] [Hobby] [Hope] [Lost] [Missing] [Multicultural] [Russian] [Seasons] [Shopping] [Snow] [Squirrel] [Surprises] [Survival] [Toys]
5. Borden, Louise (2000). Sleds on boston common: A story from the american revolution. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
It's 1774 and British troops are occupying Boston. King George closes Boston Harbor to punish people who speak out against his laws. Henry, a young boy from Boston, hopes to try out his new sled on his birthday. But when he and his brothers and sister get to the hill they find that the troops have set up camp there. After building up enough courage, Henry asks General Gage to move his troops because Boston Common is for everyone. Being a kind man of his word, General Gage agrees and the children can once again sled.

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

Keywords: [American] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Birthday] [Boat] [British] [Courage] [England] [Exercise] [Family] [Giving] [History] [Play] [Presents] [Royalty] [School] [Sharing] [Skating] [Sledding] [Snow] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [War]
6. 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]
7. Bunting, Eve (1999). A picnic in october. New York: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
Tony and his extended family celebrate the birthday of the Statue of Liberty every October. They travel out to Libery Island to have a picnic and show their appreciation to the meaning the statue brings. Tony is embarrassed by his family's dedication, but in the end realizes the meaning of the statue.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [American] [Appreciation] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Beauty] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Cold] [Critical Thinking] [Embarrassment] [Empathy] [Family] [Freedom] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Island] [Love] [Monuments] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Park] [Picnic] [Recognition] [Traditions] [Transportation] [Understanding] [Wind]
8. Chin-Lee, Cynthia (2005). Amelia to zora. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.

Abstract:
Explore in an alphabet formula, biographies that examine different successes and triumphs of famous women in history from Amelia Earhart to Zora Neale.

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

Keywords: [Quotes] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Alphabet] [American] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Careers] [Change] [Courage] [Determination] [Discovery] [Discrimination] [Equality] [Hard Work] [History] [Inventions] [Japanese] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Pioneers] [Pride] [Role Model] [Self Esteem] [Success]
9. Gaffney, Timothy R. (1996). Grandpa takes me to the moon. New York: Tambourine Books.

Abstract:
A young boy's grandfather sparks his imagination by telling him bedtime stories about what it is like to be an astronaut and travel to the moon.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [American] [Astronaut] [Author's Note] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Exploration] [Family] [Grandparents] [Moon] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sleep] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication]
10. Guthrie, Woody (1998). This land is your land. Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
The traditional lyrics of the popular song, "This Land Is Your Land," are combined with painted illustrations that represent the words and meaning of the song. America and her countryside are portrayed in a positive light through the text and illustrations.

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

Keywords: [American] [Author's Note] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Culture] [Desert] [Folktale] [Forest] [Habitat] [History] [Maps] [Music] [Ocean] [Patriotism] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Song]
11. Hall, Donald (1996). Old home day. San Diego, CA: Harcourt","Browndeer.

Abstract:
From the time when only plants and animals lived there, to the modern bicentennial celebration, the people who called the fictional village of Blackwater "home" remember its history.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Aging] [American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Baby] [Barn] [Baseball] [Birds] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Bones] [Careers] [Celebration] [Change] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Death] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Family] [Farm] [Farmer] [Forest] [Future] [Generations] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [History] [Hunting] [Lake] [Love] [Marriage] [Memories] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Plants] [Pond] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Settlers] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Water] [Weather] [Wilderness] [Winter] [Work]
12. Herold, Maggie Rugg (1995). A very important day. New York: William Morrow & Company.

Abstract:
A snowstorm adds to the wonder and excitement of this very important day during which 219 people become U.S. citizens.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [American] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Celebration] [Change] [Citizen] [Cold] [Community] [Culture] [Diversity] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Immigrants] [Language] [Loyalty] [Memories] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Siblings] [Snow] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]
13. Hest, Amy (1997). When jessie came across the sea. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Jessie and her Grandmother are very close family to each other because there are no other relatives. Grandmother teachers Jessie to sew and Jessie teaches Grandmother to read. One day, Jessie is requested to travel to America by the rabbi. Her journey by ship is hard, but she meets a young man, Low, who she finds again in America and marries. Grandmother travels to America on the money that Jessie earned sewing lace for three years.

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

Keywords: [American] [Challenges] [Communication] [Correspondence] [Decision Making] [English] [Family] [Friendship] [Illness] [Immigrants] [Jewish] [Language] [Marriage] [Money] [Monuments] [Multicultural] [Religion] [School] [Sewing] [Ship] [Spiritual] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel] [Work]
14. Jurmain, Suzanne Tripp (2006). George did it. New York: Dutt on Children's Books.

Abstract:
George Washington shows his leadership skills by leading the United States Army to victory to gain their independence. Although George is nervous and reluctant, he accepts the challenge to become the first President of the United States of America.

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

Keywords: [American] [Assertiveness] [British] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Humor] [Independence] [Independence Day] [Leadership] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Politics] [President] [Responsibilities] [Self Esteem] [Speech] [Stress Management] [Trust] [Verbal Communication] [War]
15. Keller, Laurie (1998). The scrambled states of america. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
The fifty states decide to hold a party so that they can meet the other states in the country. The states decide that they are bored with their places on the map and want to switch to new locations. At first, everything is new and exciting, but eventually the states realize where they really belong.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [American] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Boredom] [Colors] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Geography] [Goal Setting] [Maps] [Morning] [Music] [Nutrition] [Party] [Shapes] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
16. Kimmel, Eric (1998). A hanukkah treasury. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Hanukkah is to me the time for lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, and remembering heros from the past. Poetry, music, and recipes help keep the Hanukkah tradition alive!

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Ambition] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Challenges] [Change] [Charity] [Closeness] [Communication] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Determination] [Discrimination] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Freedom] [Games] [Goal Setting] [God] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Hebrew] [Heroism] [History] [Holidays] [Hope] [Immigrants] [Independence] [Individuality] [Israelian] [Jewish] [Kindness] [Language] [Love] [Loyalty] [Memories] [Miracle] [Moose] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Music] [Parents] [Peace] [Pilgrims] [Poetry] [Polish] [Politics] [Poverty] [Prayer] [Prejudice] [Presents] [Racism] [Religion] [Russian] [Sadness] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Snow] [Song] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Toys] [Traditions] [War] [Weather]
17. Krensky, Stephen (2005). Dangerous crossing. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Showing no signs of fear, young Johnny Adams boards a ship with his father, the future second President of the United States, for a voyage from Massachusetts to Paris to gain support for the colonies. Their journey is depicted with vivid pictures and an exciting storyline portraying the battles, harsh weather and seasickness endured along the way by two key Presidents in U.S. history.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [American] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Autobiography] [Boat] [British] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [England] [France] [Freedom] [Goal Setting] [History] [Independence] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Peer Resistance] [Politics] [President] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Ship] [Stress Management] [Survival] [Verbal Communication]
18. Lankford, Mary D. (1992). Hopscotch around the world. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Nineteen different ways of playing hopscotch from around the world are presented along with directions, drawings of the different patterns, and a brief history of the game.

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

Keywords: [American] [Bolivian] [Chinese] [Czech] [English] [Exercise] [French] [Games] [Geography] [German] [Honduran] [Indian] [Italian] [Jumping] [Multicultural] [Nigerian] [Polish] [Russian]
19. Lester, Julius (1998). Black cowboy, wild horses: A true story. New York: Dial Publishers.

Abstract:
Using his amazing tracking ability, black cowboy Bob Lemmons is accepted by a herd of wild horses allowing him to corral them. Based on a true story, the reader gets a glimpse of the struggles that faced the cowboys in the plains of the United States.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [American] [Animals] [Birds] [Careers] [Challenges] [Cowboys] [Food] [Freedom] [Heroism] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Snake] [Storm] [Survival] [Vulture] [Weather] [Wilderness]
20. McCully, Emily Arnold (1997). Popcorn at the palace. San Diego: Browndeer Press.

Abstract:
Based on real events, Maisie Ferris, a girl from the mid-1800s, and her family don't really fit in with their neighbors in the small town of Galesburg, Illinois with their new ideas. They take one of their American creations, popcorn, to England and impress everyone with their "corn that turns to snow."

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

Keywords: [American] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Boat] [Carriage] [Cow] [Creativity] [Dolls] [English] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Garden] [History] [Horse] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Pioneers] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Snow] [Spiritual] [Transportation] [Travel]
21. Morris, Ann (1995). Shoes, shoes, shoes. New York: Lothrop, Lee, & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
A rhyme about shoes from all over the world ranges from new shoes to work shoes, game shoes to fun shoes.

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

Keywords: [American] [Bolivian] [British] [Canadian] [Clothing] [Columbian] [Dancing] [Dutch] [Exercise] [Geography] [Guatemalan] [Italian] [Japanese] [Kenyan] [Mexican] [Moroccan] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Rain] [Romanian] [Russian] [Seasons] [Snow] [Soccer] [Spanish] [Sports] [Swedish] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Walking] [Weather]
22. Moses, Will (1999). Rip van winkle. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Could you sleep 20 years of your life away?Well, Rip Van Winkle didn't think he could. One day he was walking around his old familiar town, talking with his old familiar friends, and hunting with his old familar dog. The next day (or so Rip thinks) his old familiar town, friends, and dog are no longer famliar. Come find out what happens when Rip sleeps for 20 years.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [American] [Author's Note] [Community] [Contentment] [Dutch] [Farm] [Folktale] [Helping] [History] [Hunting] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Responsibilities] [Reunion] [Sleep] [Time]
23. Peacock, Carol Antoinette (2000). Mommy far, mommy near: An adoption story. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Elizabeth is a young Chinese girl who has been adopted by an American family. Elizabeth begins to question her adoption and wonders why her mommy in China did not keep her. Elizabeth's mother explains the adoption to her and loves that she has a mother who is far away and one who is close.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adoption] [Affection] [American] [Appearance] [Chinese] [Chinese American] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Diversity] [Family] [Fantasy] [Games] [History] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Park] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Similarities] [Sympathy] [Travel] [Truth] [Verbal Communication]
24. Root, Phyllis (1997). Rosie's fiddle. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Rosie O'Grady loves being by herself, but people can't stay away when she plays her fiddle. She is so good that they say she could out-fiddle the devil himself!One day, the devil shows up to challenge Rosie to a contest, the devil's golden fiddle for Rosie's soul!

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

Keywords: [American] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Challenges] [Chicken] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Devils] [Exercise] [Farm] [Folktale] [Garden] [Instruments] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Scarecrows] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
25. Rosenberg, Liz (1996). Grandmother and the runaway shadow. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
A young girl escapes alone to America and finds companionship in a runaway shadow. They experience their new world together.

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

Keywords: [American] [Author's Note] [Boat] [Careers] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Differences] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Imagination] [Immigrants] [Loneliness] [Running Away] [Shadows] [Transportation] [Travel]
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