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1. Barner, Bob (1999). Bugs! bugs! bugs!. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books LLC.

Abstract:
A child uses rhyme to describe the insects she sees. The actual sizes of the bugs are included, as well as a "bug-o-meter", which tells where the bug lives, how many legs the bug has, if it can fly, and if it stings.

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Bug] [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Colors] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Graphing] [Grasshopper] [Habitat] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Math] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Science] [Spider] [Verbal Communication]

2. 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]

3. Dunrea, Olivier (1989). Deep down underground. New York: Macmillan Publishing.

Abstract:
One mole digs deep underground and affects all the other animals down there because of his noise.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Ant] [Five Senses] [Insects] [Mole] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reptiles] [Snake] [Sounds]

4. Florian, Douglas (1989). Nature walk. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Two children and a guide walk along a nature trail and see a cottontail, a bluejay, a hidden lake, some pinecones, a bullfrog, plus some other things.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Ant] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Exercise] [Frog] [Insects] [Lake] [Nature] [Rabbit] [Walking]

5. Freymann, Saxton (2005). Food for thought: The complete book of concepts for growing minds. New York: Arthur A. Levine Books.

Abstract:
Fruits and vegetables are strategically carved to emulate people and animals in order to teach shapes, colors, numbers, letters, and opposites. Readers can learn these skills while being entertained by the creative use of healthy foods.

Abstract provided by Lisa Lynne Miller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Ant] [Birds] [Cat] [Colors] [Counting] [Dog] [Duck] [Elephant] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flowers] [Food] [Frog] [Giraffe] [Guinea Pig] [Happiness] [Insects] [Kangaroo] [Letters] [Numbers] [Opposites] [Penguin] [Sadness] [Shapes] [Sheep] [Sizes] [Snake] [Turtle] [Umbrella]

6. Ginsburg, Mirra (1974). Mushroom in the rain. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A mushroom provides shelter during the rain for an ant, a butterfly, mouse, sparrow, and a rabbit.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Ant] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fox] [Insects] [Mouse] [Plants] [Rabbit] [Rain] [Self Esteem] [Shelter] [Sparrow] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

7. Graves, Keith (1999). Frank was a monster who wanted to dance. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Frank wants to dance. He puts on his best clothes and some ants in his pants and heads to the theatre. Once on stage, Frank dazzles the audience with his dancing. Everyone is impressed, until Frank starts to fall apart--literally!It doesn't matter to him, he can dance!

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Body Parts] [Body Parts] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Insects] [Monsters] [Performance] [Rhyme] [Self Esteem] [Sports]

8. Grossman, Bill (1996). My little sister ate one hare. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
A little girl can eat almost anything -- except her peas!An excellent counting book for young children.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Ant] [Bat] [Counting] [Family] [Food] [Frog] [Hare] [Hunger] [Insects] [Lizard] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Poetry] [Reptiles] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Siblings]

9. Hadithi, Mwenye & Kennaway, Adrienne (1990). Lazy lion. Boston: Little, Brown & Co..

Abstract:
Lazy lion orders everyone to build him a house, but he is not satisfied with it. When a big rain comes, all the other animals go into the house built for the lion to keep dry. This is why lions must roam the earth.

Abstract provided by Jennifer J. Thompson and Jennifer L. Thompson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aardvark] [African] [Animals] [Ant] [Assertiveness] [Badger] [Bee] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crocodile] [Decision Making] [Folktale] [Geography] [Goal Setting] [Insects] [Laziness] [Lion] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Reptiles] [Shelter] [Teamwork] [Weather]

10. Halfmann, Janet (2007). A little skink's tail. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
While Little Skink hunts for her breakfast, she is attacked by a crow! But she has a trick to escape-she snaps off her tail and it keeps on wiggling. Little Skink is happy to be alive but she misses her bright blue tail.

Provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aggression] [Animals] [Ant] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Crow] [Deer] [Escape] [Forest] [Habitat] [Imagination] [Insects] [Lizard] [Owl] [Porcupine] [Rabbit] [Reptiles] [Skunk] [Squirrel] [Trick] [Turtle]

11. Hepworth, Cathi (1998). Bug off!. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
There are so many words that have bugs in them!FrANTic, encROACH, maMOTH, they are all over the place. Both words and pictures work together to bring these bugs to life.

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Bee] [Beetle] [Insects] [Moth]

12. Hoose, Phillip//Hoose, Hannah (1998). Hey, little ant. Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press.

Abstract:
While playing with his friends one day, a little boy spies an ant. As he prepares to squash the tiny insect, the boy listens to the ant's plea not to step on him.

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Appreciation] [Baby] [Bully] [Death] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Family] [Food] [Helping] [Insects] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Perspective] [Picnic] [Rhyme] [Similarities] [Sizes] [Song] [Work]

13. Ipcar, Dahlov (1975). Bug city. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
A family of bugs go about their everyday life working, shopping, and having fun. They encounter worms, lightening bugs, butterflies, and other insects throughout the day.

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Beetle] [Butterfly] [Community] [Family] [Fun] [Humor] [Insects] [Parents] [Play] [Self Esteem] [Shopping] [Verbal Communication]

14. Johnston, Tony (2005). The whole green world. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Put on your shoes and prepare to walk the world! Learn all that goes into planting and growing seeds then watch as the world turns green. Animated text and vibrant illustrations detail this rhyming story so you can "dance the whole green world."

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Ant] [Bee] [Beetle] [Birds] [Colors] [Dancing] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Food] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Insects] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Plants] [Reading] [Seasons] [Seed] [Self Esteem] [Tree] [Verbal Communication]

15. Joyce, William (). The leaf man. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
When the Old Lady is too sick to take care of the garden, the brave bugs realized that they must summon the Leaf Men to save the garden from the destruction made by the evil Spider Queen. The Leaf Men save the garden and the Old Lady's heart returns so she can once again grow her garden.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Ant] [Bravery] [Cricket] [Environment] [Flowers] [Garden] [Goblins] [Insects] [Lost] [Moon] [Mystery] [Nature] [Spider] [Storm] [Toys] [Weather]

16. Kirk, David (1994). Miss spider's tea party. New York: Callaway.

Abstract:
Miss Spider is planning to have eight for tea. But what is she to do when the bugs are too scared to eat her cake?Ask Miss Spider how she makes friends with every moth, tick, and flea -- just by having cake and tea.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Ant] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Beetle] [Butterfly] [Caring] [Caterpillar] [Colors] [Communication] [Community] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Differences] [Discrimination] [Emotions] [Empathy] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Individuality] [Insects] [Kindness] [Loneliness] [Misunderstanding] [Moth] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Peer Resistance] [Perspective] [Problem Solving] [Respect] [Sadness] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Spider]

17. Klein, Leonore (1965). Tom and the small ant. New York: Alfred A Knopf, Inc.

Abstract:
Tom and a small ant view their afternoon in the same place in different ways. Tom always sits in the same spot and is bored with seeing the same things every day. The ant is exploring the field and every occurance is new and exciting for him.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Ant] [Boredom] [Comparisons] [Differences] [Discovery] [Excitement] [Exploration] [Fun] [Insects] [Relaxation] [Rhyme]

18. Laden, Nina (2000). Roberto the insect architect. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Being an architect is tough when you are a termite. But with hard work and dedication, Roberto is determined to become one.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Ant] [Architecture] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Beetle] [Bias] [Buildings] [Butterfly] [Careers] [Caring] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Dedication] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discrimination] [Dreams] [Flea] [Fly] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Habitat] [Hard Work] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Museum] [Newspaper] [Patience] [Photograph] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Spider] [Technology] [Termite] [Tick] [Time] [Tools]

19. Luttrell, Ida (1984). Lonesome lester. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Lester, the prairie dog, lives alone and often feels lonely. He does have various visitors - ants who eat his food, Aunt Martha who waxes his whole house without asking, and finally a nice, respectful mother rabbit and her baby. Lester discovers the difference between good and bad company and how to be peacefully alone and satisfied.

Abstract provided by Judy Penko and Karen Little, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Ant] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Insects] [Loneliness] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Prairie Dog] [Rabbit] [Rabbit] [Stress Management]

20. Marino, Gianna (2005). Zoopa, an animal alphabet. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, LLC.

Abstract:
Have you eer had alphabet soup? Take an inviting journey through the alphabet as various animals and insects appear with their corresponding letters in a bowl of soup. As the pages begin to fill, the challenge of finding the corresponding animals becomes more difficult in this wordless alphabet adventure

Pamela Theurer, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Ant] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Chipmunk] [Dog] [Elephant] [Food] [Frog] [Goat] [Grasshopper] [Hedgehog] [Iguana] [Insects] [Jellyfish] [Koala] [Ladybug] [Monkey] [Ostrich] [Pig] [Quail] [Rabbit] [Sequence] [Snake] [Turtle] [Unicorns] [Vocabulary] [Vulture] [Worm] [Yak] [Zebra]

21. Marino, Gianna (2005). Zoopa: An animal alphabet. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Check out this alphabet book surrounding a bowl of soup. Each page brings two more letters to the soup bowl accompanied by animals beginning with those letters. In the end, the bowl is full of letters and the table is covered in animals.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Ant] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Chipmunk] [Dog] [Elephant] [Food] [Frog] [Grasshopper] [Hedgehog] [Iguana] [Insects] [Koala] [Ladybug] [Monkey] [Nutrition] [Ostrich] [Pig] [Quail] [Rabbit] [Sequence] [Snake] [Turtle] [Unicorns] [Vulture] [Worm] [Yak] [Zebra]

22. McDonald, Megan (2005). Ant and honey bee: What a pair!. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Ant and Honey Bee use their friendship to create a two-things-that-go-together pair of costumes for Cricket's party. As it starts to rain on the walk to Cricket's house, what will happen to Ant and Honey Bees costumes?

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Ant] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Beetle] [Butterfly] [Challenges] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Creativity] [Cricket] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Feelings] [Fly] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Imagination] [Insects] [Party] [Persistence] [Sadness] [Spider] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

23. Mitchell, Susan K. (2007). The rainforest grew all around. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Imaginations soar while following the circle of life in the rainforest. Children learn about the wide variety of creatures lurking in the jungle. Search each page to find unique rainforests bugs and butterflies hiding in the illustrations.

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adaptation] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Ant] [Author's Note] [Bat] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Dragonfly] [Flowers] [Frog] [Habitat] [Insects] [Pattern] [Plants] [Rainforest] [Rhythm] [River] [Seed] [Sloth] [Snake] [South American] [Tree]

24. Mkatshaw, Dumazile (1996). Leo in the library. Johannesburg: Read Educational Trust.

Abstract:
Leo was in the class watching ants crawl on the wall when his teacher asked on what animal he would be doing his project. He could only think of ants, about which he knew nothing. Leo goes to the library looking for a book and causes a terrible mess. Leo must find his book about ants, but he doesn’t know what it would look like.

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Assertiveness] [Books] [Boredom] [Concepts] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Friendship] [Helping] [Insects] [Learning] [Library] [Misunderstanding] [Nonverbal Communication] [Problem Solving] [Responsibilities] [School] [Science] [Verbal Communication]

25. Murphy, Mary (2003). I kissed the baby. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
A new baby duck arrives on the farm and everyone is making a fuss. They all tickle, kiss, sing, and feed the baby duck.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Animals] [Ant] [Baby] [Community] [Duck] [Family] [Farm] [Insects] [Parents] [Sounds] [Verbal Communication]
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