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1. Abercrombre, Barbara (1990). Charlie anderson. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A cat has two homes. He sleeps at two little girls' houses, but he goes to his real house during the day. He discovers it is nice to have two places to call home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Divorce] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Shelter]

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2. Anderson, Lena (1989). Stina. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
Stina spends every summer with her grandfather. They do many things together. They fish, collect shells, and find seagull feathers. This summer they watch a storm together.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Family] [Grandparents] [Nature] [Recreation] [Weather]

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3. Anholt, Laurence (1995). Sophie and the new baby. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A new baby is coming, and Sophie's going to be a big sister!She helps her mother and father prepare for the arrival of the baby, but when her little brother is born, she wishes that her family could give him back!Sophie slowly begins to realize that having a new brother might not be so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birth] [Carriage] [Change] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Giving] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Moon] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pregnancy] [Preparation] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Snow] [Spring] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter] [Woods]

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4. Arnosky, Jim (1986). Deer at the brook. New York: William Morrow & Co..

Abstract:
A portrayal of the lovely things that happen at a brook when a mother deer and two fawns come to drink.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Deer] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication]

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5. Asch, Frank (1994). The earth and i. Singapore: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
The child in the story describes the reciprocity between himself","herself and the earth using activities such as playing, listening and growing and emotions and relationships, such as sadness and friendship.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beauty] [Caring] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Listening] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Rain] [Respect] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Support] [Walking] [Weather]

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6. Aylesworth, Jim (1999). The full belly bowl. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
After being captured by a fox, a wee man is rescued and nurtured by a very old man for three days. In appreciation of the old man's kindness, a bowl is left on his porch with a note about its special powers. The beautiful full, belly bowl multiplies any item placed in it. This brings both happiness and trouble to the old man.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Caring] [Cat] [Correspondence] [Fable] [Food] [Fox] [Greed] [Helping] [Hunger] [Insects] [Magic] [Money] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Sleep] [Spider] [Wealth]

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7. Baylor, Byrd (1974). Everybody needs a rock. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
There are many things to consider when selecting a rock. What special qualities would you look for when playing with rocks?

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Collection] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Patience] [Rocks]

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8. Beaumont, Karen (2004). I like myself!. Orlando, FL: Harcourt, Inc.

Abstract:
An African American girl tells about the characteristics she likes about herself and the different circumstances in which she likes herself. She is proud of herself no matter where she is or what silly things she is doing. She knows what really counts is inside her and shares this knowledge in an energetic story with imaginative illustrations.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Body Parts] [Confidence] [Differences] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Individuality] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness]

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9. Bee, William (2005). Whatever. Cambridge, PA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Billy is a very difficult child. Billy's father tries to please him by showing him the world's curliest trumpet, bounciest castle and smokiest train. He even takes Billy to the edge of outer space, but all Billy can say is "whatever." In the end, Billy will get a taste of his own medicine.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Giraffe] [Misbehavior] [Mischief] [Respect] [Stress Management] [Taste] [Tiger]

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10. Borden, Louise (1999). A. lincoln and me. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A young boy discovers that he shares a birthday on the same day as Abraham Lincoln's. Learn how many other common characteristics a boy shares with a past president.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Birthday] [Body Parts] [Books] [Bus] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Freedom] [Friendship] [History] [Individuality] [Learning] [Money] [Monuments] [Music] [Playground] [President] [Reading] [Running] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Slavery] [Sports] [Teaching] [Transportation]

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11. Bower, Tamara (2005). How the amazon queen fought the prince of Egypt. New York: Atheneum Books.

Abstract:
The land of Khor was a peaceful place free of men, in which woman could live side by side in harmony. One day, Pedikhous, of Egpyt decides to test the strength of the women through various attacks. To his surprise the women are stronger and more determined than he ever imagined. Instead of fighting against them, de decides to live in peace and love beside them.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Aggression] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Beauty] [Birds] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Curiosity] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Eagle] [Emotions] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Heroism] [Horse] [Peace] [Pride] [Role Model] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Trust] [Verbal Communication] [Violence]

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12. Bregoli, Jane (2004). The goat lady. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers.

Abstract:
Two young children new to Lucy Little Road, help us reveal the simple yet important life of the goat lady; a life that many people in the town despise. Through the children's time spent helping the goat lady, they learn of her vast life experiences. It isn't until after the children's mother takes portraits of the goat lady, that the rest of the town see waht a truly wonderful person the goat lady is.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aging] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Barn] [Birds] [Cold] [Companion] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Emotions] [Environment] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Home] [Illness] [Listening] [Loyalty] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Pride] [Relationship] [Respect] [Support] [Teaching] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]

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13. Brett, Jan (2005). Honey...honey...lion!. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
A badger and a honeyguide work together to find bee hives for honey. One day, the badger betrays the honeyguide and uses his help to eat all the honey himself. The honeyguide decides to get even and provides a twist in the end.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Badger] [Bee] [Birds] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Hippopotamus] [Insects] [Lion] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Overeating] [Termite] [Trick]

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14. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]

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15. Bright, Robert (1962). Which is willy?. New York : Doubleday.

Abstract:
Willy the penguin wants to be different. He goes to the city, but he is too different than the people there. So he goes back to the South Pole and discovers he is different because of what he is inside.

Abstract provided by Ryan Proffitt and Erin King, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Animals] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Diversity] [Feelings] [Geography] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Nonverbal Communication] [Penguin] [Self Esteem] [Uniqueness]

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16. Brillhart, Julie (1990). Anna's goodbye apron. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Anna is a teacher who moves away to a new house. Her students are sad that she is leaving so they make an apron for her. Anna writes to her students to keep in touch.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Closeness] [Clothing] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Presents] [Relationship] [Sadness] [School] [Teaching]

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17. Brooks, Jennifer (1994). Princess jessica rescues a prince. Lake Forest, CA: NADJA Publishing.

Abstract:
A young princess with a pure heart plays with three gnomes who are handicapped. She is kind and accepting to her new friends. In turn, she gains another friend.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Beauty] [Bravery] [Caring] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Determination] [Differences] [Disability] [Disappearance] [Fantasy] [Fear] [Friendship] [Handicap] [Helping] [Loneliness] [Problem Solving] [Royalty] [Understanding] [Uniqueness]

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18. Browne, Anthony (1986). Piggy book. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Mrs. Piggott was taken for granted by her two sons and husband. Mrs. Piggott got fed up and left all the work up to the men of the household. After a few day of disaster, Mrs. Piggott came back to a house full of appreciative men.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Family] [Peer Resistance] [Pig]

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19. Brown, Laurene Krasny//Brown, Marc (1986). Dinosaurs divorce. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Divorce can be a scary thing for children. Questions and concerns about divorce can be answered with help from the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs explain everything from why parents divorce to celebrating holidays with two families to satisfy the inquisitive young mind.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appreciation] [Behavior] [Change] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Divorce] [Divorce] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Listening] [Loss] [Loss] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Parents] [Relationship] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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20. Brown, Marcia (1982). Shadow. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
The village storytellers and shamans of African expound on the important, mysterious, haunted, and enchanted life of shadows.

Abstract provided by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1982 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Eagle] [Elephant] [Fable] [Fire] [Forest] [Insects] [Magic] [Mystery] [Night] [Reptiles] [River] [Scorpion] [Shadows] [Snake] [Spy] [Storytelling] [Tree] [War]

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21. Brown, Margaret Wise (1939). Noisy book. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A dog gets something in his eye, so they have to cover both eyes with a bandage. The dog has to use his ears to sense what is going on.

Abstract provided by Jennifer Schenk and Kara Haag, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Blindness] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Dog] [Five Senses] [Illness] [Sympathy]

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22. Buchholz, Quint (1999). The collector of moments. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
A violin player becomes quick friends with an artist, Max, who moves into the apartment above her family's. She is curious about the secrets that were held in his imaginative paintings. When Max does share his paintings with her, she is amazed at what she sees.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Art] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Collection] [Companion] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Ferry] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Sea] [Secrets] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Snow]

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23. 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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24. 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]

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25. Bunting, Eve (1999). I have an olive tree. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
On Sophia's seventh birthday, her grandfather gave her an olive tree. Sophia is a little disappointed by the gift and doesn't understand why her grandfather would give her an olive tree that she can't even see. After all, it is Greece and she lives in California! It isn't until her grandfather passes away that Sophia truly understands the importance and meaning of the gift when she and her mother visit the olive tree in Greece.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Birthday] [Communication] [Community] [Culture] [Customs] [Dedication] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Exploration] [Family] [Feelings] [Generations] [Geology] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Greece] [Greek] [Grief] [Immigrants] [Instruments] [Language] [Learning] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Memory] [Misunderstanding] [Music] [Parents] [Plants] [Presents] [Resentment] [Sadness] [Traditions] [Travel] [Tree] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]

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