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1. Behrens, June (1965). Soo ling finds a way. California: Golden Gate Books.

Abstract:
A little girl is worried because a new laundromat business is moving across the street from her grandfather's old laundry business. She sets out to help her grandfather stay in business.

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

Keywords: [Asian American] [Assertiveness] [Business] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Family] [Fear] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Multicultural] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Burton, Marilee Robin (1994). My best shoes. New York: Tambourine Books.

Abstract:
Days of the week are expressed through many different shoes that children wear. Have you ever worn sturdy lace-up high shoes, run all day shoes, or tiptoe in the sand shoes?

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

Keywords: [African American] [Asian American] [Beach] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Farm] [Jumping] [Play] [Running]

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3. Choi, Sook Nyul (1993). Halmoni and the picnic. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co..

Abstract:
Yunmi's grandmother moves from Korea to New York City and is not used to American traditions. Yunmi worries that other people will make fun of her grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Asian American] [Change] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Korean] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [School] [Traditions]

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4. Garland, Sherry (1993). The lotus seed. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanavich.

Abstract:
A girl tells the story of her grandmother's life. Her grandmother was forced to flee Vietnam during the war and move to America.

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

Keywords: [Asian American] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Plants] [Sadness] [Storytelling] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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5. Gomi, Taro (1990). My friends. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
A little girl tells of all the things she has learned from her friends, animals, books, teachers, and schoolmates.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Asian American] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Play] [School] [Verbal Communication]

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6. Hamanaka, Sheila (1995). Be bop-a-do walk. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Emi and Martha go on a very long walk with Emi's dad. After many stops they reach Central Park, where Emi's dad makes them paper sail boats and hats. They are too tired to walk home so they take the bus. Emi's dad makes paper cranes for everyone.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Art] [Asian American] [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Multicultural] [Music] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Park] [Pond] [Self Esteem] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]

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7. Hausman, Bonnie (1999). A to z do you ever feel like me?. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
How are you feeling today?Join the children in this book to find out if they are feeling the same way. Learn the letters of the alphabet while you solve the puzzles of emotions. Have fun!

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [African American] [Alphabet] [Anger] [Asian American] [Birthday] [Body Parts] [Bravery] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Doctor] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Fun] [Games] [Grandparents] [Greed] [Happiness] [Jealousy] [Kindness] [Letters] [Loneliness] [Mischief] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Party] [Pets] [Photograph] [Playground] [Playing] [Pride] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Sharing] [Toys] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

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8. Levine, Ellen (1989). I hate english. New York: Schlastic Inc..

Abstract:
Mei Mei moves from Hong Kong to New York, but she does not want to speak in English. She only wants to speak in Chinese until Nancy comes to the Chinatown learing center to work with Mei Mei.

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

Keywords: [Asian American] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [English] [Language] [Multicultural] [Peer Resistance] [School] [School] [Self Esteem] [Speech]

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9. Melmed, Laura (1997). Little oh. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard.

Abstract:
Little Oh is a woman's only child, who is made from origami paper. The paper doll is restless indoors so she ventures outside for the adventure of her life. What happens when she finally finds her way back home to her mother?

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Art] [Asian American] [Birds] [Bravery] [Challenges] [Change] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Crane] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Dolls] [Goal Setting] [Homesickness] [Loneliness] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Safety] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Toys] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Pak, Soyung (1999). Dear juno. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
A little boy name Juno receives a letter from his grandmother in Seoul, Korea. He's unable to read the letter since it is written in her native language, but he's able to gain an understanding of it from the photograph and dried flower that accompanies it. Juno decides to send a letter of his own in a very inventive way.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Asian] [Asian American] [Cat] [Communication] [Dog] [Family] [Flowers] [Grandparents] [Korean] [Language] [Letters] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Rattigan, Jama Kim (1993). Dumpling soup. Boston: Little Brown, and Co..

Abstract:
Marisa, a young Asian American girl, attempts to help make the dumplings for dumpling soup which her family has been making for generations. She hold a strong sense of pride, honor, and love in her heart for her family.

Abstract provided by Joy E. Zarlenga, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Asian American] [Celebration] [Decision Making] [English] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hawaiian] [Japanese] [Korean] [Love] [New Year] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Traditions]

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12. Say, Allen (1995). Stranger in the mirror. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Sam, a young Asian American boy, realizes first hand what it is like to be an old man. He wakes up one morning with a much older look, but is the same young boy on the inside. He has a difficult time convincing his family and friends that he is the same boy they all know.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aging] [Appearance] [Asian American] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Coping] [Culture] [Differences] [Doctor] [Dreams] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Generations] [Health] [Loneliness] [Parents] [Running Away] [Sadness] [School] [Siblings] [Skating] [Stereotypes] [Teasing]

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13. Schaefer, Carole Lexa (2000). Snow pumpkin. New York: Crown Publishers.

Abstract:
Lily and Gram can't believe how much snow has fallen in October. Lily and her friend, Jesse, have a wonderful time rolling around in the snow and building a snowman. When they run out of snow for the snowman's head, Lily and Jesse go to Gram's vegetable patch and find a snow pumpkin with a face. The snowman eventually melts, but the pumpkin remains smiling on Gram and Jesse's window sill.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Asian American] [Autumn] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Halloween] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Month] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Park] [Play] [Running] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Snow] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather] [Winter]

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14. Schotter, Roni (1993). A fruit and vegetable man. Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
For over fifty years, Ruby Rubenstein has owned a fruit and vegetable store on Delano Street. Sun Ho, a young school boy, comes everyday to watch Ruby stack the fruits and vegetables in the most beautiful displays. Eventually, Ruby teaches Sun Ho how to work the register and buy the fruit and vegetables at the market. Ruby gets sick so Sun Ho and his family run the store for Ruby.

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

Keywords: [Asian American] [Careers] [Colors] [Cooperation] [Food] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Illness] [Jewish] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Shapes] [Shopping]

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15. Shelby, Anne (1991). Potluck. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Alpha and Betty plan a potluck dinner and invite all their friends. Each person brings a different type of food. Acton brings asparagus, Ben brings bagels, Don brings dumplings and there are many more.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Alphabet] [Asian American] [Celebration] [Chinese] [Food] [Friendship] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Party]

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