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1. Anno, Masaichiro//Anno, Mitsumasa (1981). Anno's magical abc: An anamorphic alphabet. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Children's eyes are opened to the excitement of seeing and learning the alphabet in a different way. Although initially distorted, the letters can be easily viewed when using a silver tube as directed.

Abstract provided by Liza Friedmann and Noelle H. Savaglio, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Angel] [Creativity] [Japanese] [Letters] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Mystery] [Pirates] [Sequence] [Ship] [Transportation]

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2. Bunting, Eve (1997). December. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
A mother and son huddle together in a cardboard box on Christmas Eve when a mysterious woman knocks on their door. They give her a place to sleep, a small cookie, and a coat for a blanket. On Christmas morning, an angel appears and changes their life forever.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Angel] [Appreciation] [Caring] [Celebration] [Christmas] [Community] [Coping] [Dreams] [Faith] [Family] [Five Senses] [Giving] [Holidays] [Homeless] [Hunger] [Love] [Miracle] [Plants] [Pride] [Sharing] [Shelter] [Sounds]

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3. Carter, Don (2002). Heaven's all star jazz band. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
A young boy's grandpa dies and he goes to heaven. In heaven his grandpa Jack is in a jazz band with all the great.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Angel] [Band] [Dancing] [Death] [Diversity] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Instruments] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Vocabulary]

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4. Collington, Peter (1987). The angel and the soldier boy. New York: Knopf.

Abstract:
A little girl dreams a story. She dreams her little angel and soldier boy come alive to save her coin from the pirates who stole it. (A Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Critical Thinking] [Dreams] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pig] [Pirates] [Robbery] [Sleep]

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5. dePaola, Tomie (1995). Country angel christmas. New York: Putnam.

Abstract:
The country angels are given the task to prepare the Christmas celebration this year. Ari, Pip, and Kira, the youngest of the angels, want to help but no one will let them. Even though they were pushed away, the young angels end up saving the celebration.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Celebration] [Christmas] [Critical Thinking] [Helping] [Holidays] [Preparation] [Stars] [Worry]

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6. du Bois, William Pene (1956). Lion. New York: The Viking Press.

Abstract:
Forman the head angel tries to draw a lion. He has trouble because he has not created an animal in a really long time. Through persistence and help, he finally creates a lion.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Animals] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Clouds] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Lion] [Mythical] [Opinions] [Persistence] [Problem Solving] [Verbal Communication]

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7. 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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8. Forrester, Victoria (1986). Poor gabriella. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
The birth of Christ has just taken place, and everyone in the barn is warm and safe except for poor Gabriella, a cow who is locked outside. Is it a miracle that a strong, fierce wind causes Joseph to let the cow in so she is safe and warm also?

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Christmas] [Cow] [Family] [Goat] [Miracle] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sheep] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Goldin, Barbara Diamond (1993). Cakes and miracles: A purim tale. New York: Puffin Books.

Abstract:
Hershel is a blind boy who loves to play outside and catch frogs in the river. His mother is always angry when he comes home covered with mud. One day Hershel has a dream that he can see. After that, he is able to help his mom make three-cornered fat cakes and cookies to sell at the market so they can earn money.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Angel] [Author's Note] [Blindness] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Dancing] [Dreams] [Exercise] [Food] [Frog] [Handicap] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Play] [Poverty] [Recipe] [River] [Song] [Traditions]

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10. Hanh, Thich Nhat (2001). A pebble for your pocket. Berkeley, CA: Plum Blossom Books.

Abstract:
Enjoy the stories of Thich Nhat Hanh, a Zen Buddhist. Learn how to transform negative feelings into positive feelings so you can live more at peace with yourself and in harmony with your environment.

Abstract provided by Ellen Boyer for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Angel] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Buddhism] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Emotions] [Faith] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Goal Setting] [Harmony] [Meditation] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Relaxation] [Religion] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management]

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11. Haynes, Max (2000). Grandma's gone to live in the stars. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
A much cared about Grandmother says good bye to everyone and the things she loved, before going to live with the stars. Grandma says good bye to her son, daughter, grandchildren, cat, dog, garden, town, and earth as she wears her angel wings to the stars.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Closeness] [Coping] [Death] [Empathy] [Family] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Illness] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sleep] [Spiritual] [Stars] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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12. Herron, Carolivia (1997). Nappy hair. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Brenda has nappy hair all over her head. Her Uncle Mordecai tells the story that God gave Brendy nappy hair even though the angels tried to talk him out of it. Brenda is special, because God created the only perfect circle in nature in one nap of her hair.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Angel] [Assertiveness] [Body Image] [Body Parts] [Celebration] [Family] [Feelings] [God] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pride] [Self Esteem] [Storytelling] [Uniqueness]

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13. Howe, James (2004). Kaddish for grandpa in Jesus' name amen. New York: Antheneum Booksfor Young Readers.

Abstract:
A young girl finds her own spirituality while observing the differing social customs of her Jewish and Christian relatives following her grandfather's sudden death. She interacts with her family to remember her grandfather in special ways at home, at church, and before bed.

Susan Baker-Gillette, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Angel] [Art] [Baby] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Behavior] [Church] [Dancing] [Emotions] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Hebrew] [Hygiene] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Parents] [Sadness]

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14. Issacs, Anne (1994). Swamp angel. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
When Tennessee is plagued by a huge bear, the men sign up to hunt it. Angelica Longnder, also known as Swamp Angel, shows up too. Swamp Angel, the female equivalent of Paul Bunyan, saves Tennessee from the bear to everyone's surprise.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Animals] [Bear] [Conflict Resolution] [Fight] [Geography] [Heroism] [Nature] [Settlers] [Woods]

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15. Kurtz, Jane (2000). River friendly river wild. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A little girl remembers how her family survived a flood. The once friendly river that she loved turned wild and drove the community to evacuation. The little girl thought she would only be gone a couple of days. Days turned into weeks. When she returns, her family starts over, but where is the cat, Kiwi, that she left behind?

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Anger] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Cat] [Challenges] [Charity] [Clothing] [Cold] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Diary] [Dolls] [Emergency] [Emotions] [Environment] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flood] [Goal Setting] [Grief] [History] [Homeless] [Kindness] [Machines] [Memories] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Relief] [Rescue] [River] [Sadness] [Shelter] [Spring] [Storm] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Worry]

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16. Lester, Julius//Cepeda, Joe (1999). What a truly cool world. New York: Scholastic Press .

Abstract:
God created the world with water, trees, land, animals, and people, and thought he had done a great job. God's angel Shaniqua told God that the world looked too boring. God then set out to make the world more interesting. First he made grass but that did not help much so God started singing and making beautiful music. When the flowers complained about being lonely, God called on Shaniqua to sing. Her voice was so pretty that the planets and starts started crying. The people on earth were very happy with their world and so was God.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [African American] [Angel] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Goal Setting] [God] [Insects] [Library] [Multicultural] [Music] [Planet] [Shapes] [Song] [Tree] [Water] [Whale]

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17. Mariana. (1949). Miss flora mcfimsey's christmas eve. New York: Lothrop.

Abstract:
Miss Flora was an old doll lost in the attic who got a wish to return to the tree on Christmas Eve. She receives a new dress and she wins the hearts of the children.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Christmas] [Dolls] [Holidays] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Plants] [Refusal Skills] [Santa] [Stress Management]

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18. Mattingly, Christobel (1984). The angel with a mouth-organ. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Ingrid asks her mother to tell the story about their glass angel on their Christmas tree. The mother describes her childhood during World War II and shows how the angel came to symbolize a new beginning in their lives.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [History] [Holidays] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Spiritual] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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19. Merriam, Eve (1992). Train leaves the station. New York: Henry Holt and Co..

Abstract:
This rhyming book uses the numbers one through ten in the fashion of one, two buckle my shoe.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Happiness] [Numbers] [Ocean] [Rhyme] [Snake] [Train] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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20. Pilkey, Dav (1996). God bless the gargoyles. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
Over time the gargoyles have become feared and unloved, but at night angels come down and make them feel blessed again.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Conflict Resolution] [Feelings] [God] [Happiness] [History] [Love] [Mythical] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Religion] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management]

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21. Piumini, Roberto (1991). The saint and the circus. New York: Tambourine Books.

Abstract:
A circus acrobat loses his balance on the tightrope, and a saint in Heaven comes to his aid in ways that are more harmful than helpful.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Assertiveness] [Circus] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Encouragement] [Friendship] [Gymnastics] [Saint] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Ray, Mary Lyn (1994). Shaker boy. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
At age six, Celeb comes to live with the Shakers and he spends the rest of his life in their unique culture. He learns their ways, their songs, and is inspired by angels.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Animals] [Autumn] [Birds] [Chicken] [Cow] [Dancing] [Death] [Faith] [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [God] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Manners] [Multicultural] [Music] [Mythical] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [School] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Shakers] [Siblings] [Skills] [Song] [Spring] [Summer] [Taste] [Toys] [Verbal Communication] [Winter] [Woods]

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23. Rylant, Cynthia (1997). Cat heaven. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Past the stars, the moon, and the sun is where cat heaven is, and every cat knows the way there. With trees to climb, toys to play with, angel laps to purr in, and food to eat, all cats love going to cat heaven and God loves having them there too!

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Activities] [Affection] [Angel] [Animals] [Cat] [Celebration] [Climbing] [Community] [Death] [Exploration] [Family] [Food] [Garden] [God] [Kindness] [Moon] [Nature] [Pets] [Sky] [Stars] [Sun] [Tree]

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24. Thompson, Lauren (1999). Mouse's first christmas. Hong Kong: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Upon the arrival of his first Christmas Eve, a little mouse explores his house which is full of Christmas surprises. His Christmas discoveries culminate in the appearance of the one and only Santa!

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Animals] [Christmas] [Discovery] [Exploration] [Five Senses] [Food] [Holidays] [Illusion] [Love] [Mouse] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Presents] [Santa] [Surprises] [Traditions] [Tree]

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25. Waldron, Jan (1997). Angel pig and the hidden christmas. New York: Dutton.

Abstract:
All the little pigs are in a hurry to go Christmas shopping. However, they discover they have an empty wallet. When angel pig pays them a visit, they soon learn what Christmas is really about.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Animals] [Christmas] [Cleanliness] [Holidays] [Love] [Money] [Pig] [Preparation] [Presents] [Rhyme] [Shopping]

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