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1. Bouchard, Lois Kalb (1969). The boy who wouldn't talk. New York: Doubleday & Co., Inc..

Abstract:
Carlos, a Puerto Rican boy, lives in America and is frustrated with learning the English language. He decides not to talk at all and just nod and draw pictures. He meets a blind boy who cannot see his pictures or nods, so Carlos must talk. Carlos is so happy to meet this boy that he begins to talk again.

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

Keywords: [Apathy] [Assertiveness] [Blindness] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Handicap] [Hispanic] [Illness] [Immigrants] [Language] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Lear, Edward (1968). The story of the four little children who went round the world. New York: Macmillan Co..

Abstract:
Four children decide to take an adventure around the world on a boat. They come to find many different lands with strange scenery.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Apathy] [Boat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exploration] [Family] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Siblings] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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3. MacDonald, Margaret Read (1995). The old woman who lived in a vinegar bottle. Little Rock: August House Little Folk.

Abstract:
An old woman complains about living in a vinegar bottle. A fairy friend helps her to grant her wish. But the little old lady is still unhappy and wants more wishes granted by her fairy friend.

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

Keywords: [Apathy] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bedtime] [British] [Change] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Fairy] [Fantasy] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Manners] [Multicultural] [Selfishness] [Sleep] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Mashiri, Pascal (1995). How sitali learned a lesson. Braamfontein, South Africa: Read Educational Trust.

Abstract:
As the oldest in his family Sitali is supposed to hunt and provide for his younger sisters. He learns a lesson about self-control and hard work after being made chief and then losing it all.

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

Keywords: [African] [African American] [Apathy] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Folktale] [Laziness] [Multicultural] [Obedience] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Responsibilities] [River] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Village]

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5. Sendak, Maurice (1962). Nutshell library. : Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A set of four tiny books, each presenting its own individual message, cleverly, through the use of rhyme, illustrations, numbers ans the alphabet.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Alphabet] [Apathy] [Autumn] [Behavior] [Calendar] [Caring] [Counting] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Misbehavior] [Month] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Seasons] [Stress Management] [Summer] [Variety] [Winter]

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6. Shange, Ntozake (1997). White wash. New York: Walker and Company.

Abstract:
Helene-Angel is the only person in her class to have to wait for her brother, Mauricio to walk her home. On their walk home, a group of boys decide to pick on her. Her brother is out-numbered so the boys paint her white. She is devastated and refuses to leave her room. Find out how her grandma helps her overcome her fears.

Abstract provided by Kyle-Leigh Berry, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African] [Aggression] [American] [Apathy] [Appreciation] [Awareness] [Behavior] [Beliefs] [Bravery] [Challenges] [Chaos] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Persistence] [Racism] [Resentment] [Stereotypes] [Support] [Uniqueness]

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