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1. Adams, Adrienne (1972). The christmas party. New York: Aladdin.

Abstract:
The Abbott's are Easter egg painters. Their son, Orson, is talked into having a Christmas party for all the neighboring young rabbits. Everyone pitches in to help and the party is a huge success.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Christmas] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Holidays] [Neighbors] [Party] [Rabbit] [Sharing] [Teamwork]
2. Agee, Jon (1988). The incredible painting of felix closseau. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

Abstract:
A man's paintings come to life. This causes some people problems, so he is imprisoned. When one of his paintings helps the king, so he is released.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
3. Alexander, Francie (2000). Dots! dots! dots at the museum. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Children delve deeper into the world of art using dots and imagination. Using interactive questions, the children enjoy some real art, both paintings and sculptures.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Colors] [Dog] [Exercise] [Fish] [Giraffe] [Illusion] [Imagination] [Interpretation] [Jumping] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Photography] [Recycling] [Shapes]
4. Aliki (1998). Marianthe's story one: Painted words. Marianthe's story two: Spoken memories. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
When a child moves to a new school it can be frightening. Mari not only moved to a new school, but a new culture as well. Mari uses painted pictures to communicate her words and recalls her life through spoken memories.

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

Keywords: [American] [Anticipation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Feelings] [Greek] [Learning] [Loss] [Memories] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Playground] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War]
5. Allington, Richard (1979). Beginning to learn about colors. Milwaukee: Raintree Publishers.

Abstract:
An artist mixes many colors and draws pictures representing them. For example, red for apple, white for egg, and gray for mushroom.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Colors] [Food] [Nutrition]
6. Angelou, Maya (1994). My painted house, my friendly chicken, and me. New York: Clarkson Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
Thandi, an eight-year-old Ndebele girl who lives in a village in South Africa with her mother, aunts, and sisters, and her mischievous younger brother, shares her secrets with her best friend, a chicken.

Abstract provided by Clarkson Potter, Inc, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Art] [Bicycle] [Chicken] [Colors] [Customs] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Friendship] [Jewelry] [Language] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pattern] [Photograph] [Play] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Village]
7. Anholt, Laurence (1998). Picasso and the girl with the ponytail. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's.

Abstract:
Sylvette is a shy young girl, until she meets Picasso. He has moved to France for the summer to work on his art. Seeing Sylvette through his window, he decides to use her as his new model. All summer they work together and become good friends. Picasso helps Sylvette unlock her secrets and artistic talent.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Biography] [Careers] [Dog] [Encouragement] [Feelings] [French] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goat] [Happiness] [History] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Owl] [Photograph] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Shyness] [Summer] [Verbal Communication]
8. Anholt, Laurence (1996). Degas and the little dancer: A story about Edgar Degas. Hauppange, NY: Barron's.

Abstract:
Marie dreams of being a famous dancer until one day her chance of being in the Christmas show diminishes when her father becomes ill. Marie begins to model for a painter to earn money for her family's lost income. One day, Maria's sculpture shows up in the art museum and becomes the famed sculpture of Edgar Degas.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Apology] [Art] [Careers] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fame] [Fear] [Hard Work] [Illness] [Loneliness] [Museum] [Opera] [Poverty] [Practice] [School] [Security] [Sympathy] [Teaching]
9. Armstrong-Ellis, Carey (2002). Prudy's problem and how she solved it. New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc..

Abstract:
Prudy loves to collect things. But unlike most kids who collect only a few things, Prudy collects everything. Some things are even unsanitary. One day her enormous collection becomes too much for her to handle. She must come up with an idea on what to do with all her stuff. Finally she has it. She solves her problem by creating a collection museum. Here her collection can be neat, orderly and seen by everyone.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Art] [Bones] [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Frustration] [Hygiene] [Insects] [Museum] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
10. Arnold, Katya (2005). Elephants can paint too!. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Comparisons are made between human students and elephants who are learning how to paint. Photographs of elephants and their artwork are shared. Children learn that these elephants have many similarities to humans and must take part in the same learning process as them in order to achieve goals.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Body Parts] [Colors] [Communication] [Comparisons] [Creativity] [Elephant] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Jungle] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Playing] [School] [Self Esteem] [Similarities] [Teaching] [Wildlife]
11. Atkins, Jeannine (1999). A name on the quilt: A story of remembrance. New York: Athenuem Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A family remembers an uncle that died of AIDS by constructing a quilt. Each panel reminds the family of a memory shared with Uncle Ron.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Aids] [Art] [Author's Note] [Dancing] [Death] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Letters] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Quilt] [Sadness] [Sewing] [Siblings] [Skating] [Stress Management] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication]
12. 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]
13. Baker, Barbara (1998). Digby and kate and the beautiful day. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Digby and Kate spend every day together. They play games, eat, draw pictures, take walks, and just enjoy each other's company. The only problem is that they often disagree, as a dog and cat should. Still they have fun together and continue to be best friends.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Argument] [Art] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Communication] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Dog] [Feelings] [Food] [Games] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Photograph] [Play] [Rain] [Rules] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Weather]
14. Bang, Molly (1999). When sophie gets angry--Really, really angry.... New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
What do you do when you're angry?Sophie feels bad when she's angry. She wants to yell and kick and scream, but she runs outside to her special place instead. When she comes home, everyone is glad to see her and she feels much better.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Art] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Relaxation] [Running] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Toys] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Water]
15. Banyai, Istvan (1995). Re-zoom. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
Re-zoom represents a series of scenes, each from farther away. For example, an Indian is on a wrist watch worn by a man, who is painting a wall. Re-zoom illustrates different perspectives of the same scenes. (A Wordless Book).

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

Keywords: [Acting] [Activities] [Actor] [Animals] [Art] [Biking] [Boat] [Car] [Dog] [Egyptian] [Elephant] [Food] [Illusion] [Island] [Jungle] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Perspective] [Reading] [Subway] [Time] [Transportation] [Volcano]
16. Banyai, Istvan (1995). Zoom. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
These artistic scenes aren't what you might think. Each is really a picture within a picture. Images zoom in and out from different perspectives and scenes from land, sea, and air in this wordless book.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Art] [Boat] [Books] [Colors] [Desert] [Farm] [Island] [Perspective] [Photograph] [Planet] [Sky] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Travel]
17. 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]
18. Belton, Sandra (2003). Pictures for Miss Josie. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A young boy is introduced by his father to Miss Josie, who as first freightens him. As he grows up, he learns to admire her and the two develop a special friendship. Soon the grown boy passes on his memories to his own son and introduces Miss Josie to him.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Airplane] [Art] [Celebration] [Church] [Contentment] [Dancing] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Giants] [Listening] [Marriage] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Radio] [Role Model] [School] [Skills] [Teeth] [Telephone] [Train] [Transportation] [Walking] [Worry]
19. Berman, Linda (1983). The goodbye painting. New York: Human Sciences Press, Inc..

Abstract:
Nick's babysitter, Sara, is the best ever. She paints with him, bakes cookies with him, and even teaches him to paint. But one day, Sara has bad news for Nick -- soon she will be moving to California. Nick must learn to let go of not only a babysitter, but a good friend.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Caring] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Dog] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Loss] [Moving] [Sadness]
20. Blance, E. & Cook, A. (1976). Monster and the mural. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar Noble Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
Monster has a new-found hobby; painting! His inspired friends crowd into his house to try painting too. In order to avoid a mess, Monster invites his friends to go outside and paint an old brown wall in the city. Together, they create a beautiful mural of a park. It is eye-catching and makes everyone in the community happy!

Lydia Manley, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Appearance] [Art] [Body Image] [Careers] [Colors] [Community] [Cooperation] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Hobby] [Monsters] [Museum] [Teamwork]
21. Blegvad, Lenore (1993). Once upon a time and grandma. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Grandma takes Emma and Luke to visit the house she once lived in when she was a little girl named Norrie. Grandma tells Emma and Luke the kinds of things Norrie used to do. When Emma and Luke have difficulty believing Grandma was Norrie, she proves it to them.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Art] [Bedtime] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Games] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Jumping] [Memory] [Music] [Nutrition] [Play] [Playground] [Reptiles] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Spring] [Summer] [Toys] [Transportation] [Turtle] [Winter]
22. Boon, Debbie (1998). My gran. Brookfield, CT: The Millbrook Press, Inc..

Abstract:
A little girl has a very special grandmother. When Gran visits, they make things, eat different foods, and spend fun time together.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Alcohol] [Animals] [Art] [Art] [Beverage] [Cat] [Colors] [Cow] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Food] [French] [Friendship] [Fun] [Garden] [Goat] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Language] [Laziness] [Love] [Market] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Plants] [Seasons] [Song] [Summer] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
23. 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]
24. 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]
25. Brodsky, Beverly (2003). Buffalo. New York: Marshall Cavendish.

Abstract:
The buffalo was very important for the survival of Native Americans. Learn more in this informational book about the history and importance of the buffalo. Excerpts from Native American songs and many original paintings add an artistic dimension.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Body Parts] [Bones] [Buffalo] [Canyon] [Ceremony] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Customs] [Food] [Hunting] [Indian] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Religion] [Song] [Stress Management] [Survival] [Traditions]
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