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1. Bayer, Jane (1984). A - my name is alice. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
From Alice the ape to Theresa the turkey, exotic animals unite for a unique alphabet. Look out for Winifred Wolf and Fifi Fox -- or even Zelda the Zebra from Zambia!These words can be part of a hopscotch game.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Ape] [Bear] [Birds] [Duck] [Exercise] [Games] [Play] [Rhinoceros] [Tiger] [Turkey]

2. Browne, Anthony (1997). Willy the dreamer. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Willy the ape dreams. Willy dreams the same things you or I might dream and his dreams show a very colorful imagination.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Ape] [Bedtime] [Dreams] [Fantasy]

3. Browne, Anthony (1998). Voices in the park. New York: DK Ink.

Abstract:
A typical day's walk through the park is seen through the eyes of a grouchy woman, an unhappy man, a lonely boy, and a happy young girl. An intriguing look at how friendships are made and torn apart.

Abstract provided by Tera L. Coppler, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Ape] [Assertiveness] [Confusion] [Depression] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Jumping] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Playground] [Running] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]

4. Chittum, Ida (1971). Farmer hoo and their baboons. New York: Delacorte Press.

Abstract:
A truckload of baboons were mistakenly taken to Appleton Hoo's farm instead of Happleton Zoo. The baboons get out of their cage and get into much mischief. They finally ended up back at the zoo.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Ape] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Farm] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication] [Zoo]

5. Colman, Hila (1975). Ethan's favorite teacher. New York: Crown Publishers.

Abstract:
A boy hates school because it is boring and the teachers never answer his questions. He would prefer to spend his time ate the zoo playing tic tac toe with an ape. Doing this, he works hard to learn how to beat the ape because he's having fun. He overcomes the doubts of his peers and teacher.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Ape] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Games] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Learning] [Peer Resistance] [Play] [Recreation] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

6. Hoban, Lillian (1989). Arthur's great big valentine. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Arthur, the chimp, and his best friend, Norman, get in a fight. After awhile, they start feeling bad about fighting. They each make a Valentine for the other, becoming best friends once again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Ape] [Argument] [Conflict Resolution] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Sadness] [Valentine's Day] [Verbal Communication]

7. Hoban, Lillian (1985). Arthur's loose tooth. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Arthur, the chimp, is worried about losing his tooth because he is afraid of the sight of blood. His sister proves that she is brave by conquering her fear of the dark. Arthur pulls out his tooth to prove he is brave, too.

Abstract provided by Chris Hoskins and Billie Welbourn, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Ape] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Teeth]

8. Hoban, Lillian (1974). Arthur's honey bear. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A boy and his sister decide to have a garage sale. He decides to sell his old bear and his sister buys it. After he sees her buy it, he is sad and wants it back. Then he realizes that even if the bear is not his now, the bear will be his nephew forever.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Ape] [Bear] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Stress Management]

9. Knight, Hilary (1964). Where's wallace?. New York: Harper and Row Publishers.

Abstract:
Wallace, an orange orangutan, lives in a cage in a zoo. Wallace is very curious about the world outside of the zoo, so he goes on adventures to discover this outside world. Although Wallace is curious about the outside world he always returns to his cage at the zoo.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Ape] [Confidence] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Disappearance] [Exploration] [Fame] [Friendship] [Intelligence] [Missing] [Relationship] [Running Away] [Verbal Communication] [Zoo]

10. McCourt, Lisa (1997). I love you stinky face. Minneapolis, MN: Bridgewater Books.

Abstract:
A mother explains to her child how she would love her child no matter how the child smelled or what she looked like. The child's imagination creates an ugly, sick, terrible, and scary monster that the mother says she still loves.

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

Keywords: [Alien] [Alligator] [Animals] [Ape] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Birthday] [Dinosaur] [Family] [Insects] [Love] [Monsters] [Night] [Parents] [Skunk] [Smell] [Swamp] [Verbal Communication]

11. Raskin, Ellen (1976). Twenty-two, twenty-three. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
A mouse wants to join the other animals in a special celebration but must choose what to wear. The mouse finally chooses a blouse and is invited for a Christmas and New Year gathering on Twenty-two, Twenty-three.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Ape] [Bear] [Celebration] [Christmas] [Clothing] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Fox] [Holidays] [Mouse] [New Year] [Rabbit] [Rhyme] [Skunk] [Verbal Communication]

12. San Souci, Robert (1999). Tarzan. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Family is defined differently when Tarzan is raised by a group of apes. Tarzan grows into a curious being. Confused by what he knows and what he is finding out, his confusion builds to power as he rules the apes. Can he forget his past to pursue his future?

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adoption] [Africa] [Aggression] [Anger] [Animals] [Ape] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Death] [Determination] [Differences] [Exploration] [Family] [Fight] [Growing Up] [Jungle] [Kidnapped] [Lion] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Orphan] [Reading] [Survival] [Writing]

13. Turner, Pamela (2005). Gorilla doctors: Saving endangered great apes. Boston, MA: Houghton Miffin Company.

Abstract:
The African mountain gorilla are fascinating creatures that have been studied for many years. African gorillas are presently endangered due to disease and human interaction. Join the journey as scientists race against time to save these gentle giants.

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

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Ape] [Author's Note] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Crisis] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Goal Setting] [Gorilla] [Helping] [Maps] [Medicine] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Protection] [Rescue]
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