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1. Aardema, Verna (1989). Rabbit makes a monkey out of a lion. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Rabbit and his friends have crossed lion by eating his honey. Lion chases Rabbit two days in a row, but does not catch him. Both times Rabbit outsmarts him. However, Rabbit learns his lesson to stop stealing Lion's honey.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Food] [Forest] [Lion] [Rabbit] [Rat] [Refusal Skills] [Teasing] [Turtle]
2. Aardena, Verna (1985). Bimwili and the zimwi. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
Bimwili, a young Swahili girl, finds a shell at the seashore. Leaving it behind, she returns to fetch it and is captured by a shape-changing ogre. She must match wits with him in order to go home

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Loneliness] [Self Esteem] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
3. 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]
4. Adams, Adrienne (1971). A woggle of witches. New York: Macmillan .

Abstract:
A small group of witches prepare for their favorite night of the year, Halloween. The witches become frightened of the children that are dressed up in costumes.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Fear] [Feelings] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Night] [Self Esteem] [Witches]
5. Adelson, Leone (1957). All ready for school. New York: David McKay Co., Inc..

Abstract:
Patty is going to school for the first time. All of her outdoor friends want to know why she is so excited so they follow her to school. The animals don't understand many of the activities that she does at school, but Patty enjoys them all very much.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Dog] [Gossip] [Misunderstanding] [Pig] [Rabbit] [School] [Self Esteem]
6. Adler, David A. (1987). The number on my grandfather's arm. New York: UAHC Press.

Abstract:
A little girl's grandpa comes over to her house to babysit her. She sees a number on his arm. She asks about it and he tells her about when he was young and in a concentration camp in Germany.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Child Care] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [German] [Grandparents] [History] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
7. Agee, Jon (1992). The return of freddy legrand. New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux.

Abstract:
Freddy Legrand tries to fly across the Atlantic, but crashes. He is rescued by Sophie and Albert. He builds a new plane and plans and encounters great new adventures.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Airplane] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Ocean] [Rescue] [Self Esteem] [Transportation] [Travel] [Trust]
8. Aiello, Barbara//Shulman, Jeffrey (1989). Hometown hero. Frederick: Twenty-First Century Books.

Abstract:
Scott Whittaker recounts the events between Thanksgiving and Christmas in his diary. He starts a karate club at school and meets Bill Walters, a homeless man who was the quarterback of the local high school football team in 1967 The book ends with questions and answers about asthma.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Asthma] [Community] [Decision Making] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Football] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Karate] [Kindness] [Peer Resistance] [School] [Shelter] [Sports] [Surprises]
9. Alderson, Sue Ann (1974). Bonnie mcsmithers you're driving me dithers. Edmonton: Tree Frog Press.

Abstract:
Bonnie is trying to entertain herself. In the process she makes mischief and irritates her mother. Mommy's anger disturbs Bonnie. She doesn't understand why Mommy gets mad and why she doesn't play with her. Bonnie confronts her and then Mommy realizes that her daughter needs her very much.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Frustration] [Games] [Imagination] [Love] [Mischief] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
10. Alexander, Lloyd (1992). The fortune tellers. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A carpenter who is unhappy with his life, goes to a fortune teller. The fortune teller tells him that he will be rich and famous. The carpenter does become rich and famous by becoming a fortune teller himself.

Abstract provided by Joanne Hannaway and Anne Goehring, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Fantasy] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]
11. Alexander, Martha (1979). When the new baby comes, i'm moving out. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Oliver is becoming a big brother, and is dreading the arrival of his new sibling. He becomes angry and jealous and threatens to leave his mother. However, she is able to convince him that he is loved and needed at home.

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

Keywords: [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Jealousy] [Love] [Parents] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
12. Alexander, Martha (1983). How my library grew, by dinah. New York: The H.W. Wilson Co..

Abstract:
There is a new library being built near Dinah's house. She watched it get larger and could not wait for it to open. When it did she wanted to get a card of her own, so Dinah learned how to write her name and got her own library card.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Books] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Library] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]
13. Alexander, Sally (1992). Maggie's whopper. New York: Macmillian.

Abstract:
Maggie dreams of catching a "whopper" sized fish to compete with her older brother. With the help of her aging uncle, Maggie catches her fish and confronts an old bear in the mountains.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Death] [Decision Making] [Fishing] [Hunger] [Learning] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Recreation] [Self Esteem] [Survival]
14. 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]
15. Allard, Henry//Marshall, James (1982). Miss nelson is back. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co..

Abstract:
Miss Nelson, a teacher, had to have her tonsils taken out. The principal of the school substituted for her but he was very boring. The kids decided to pretend to be Miss Nelson. When Miss Nelson found out, she brought out Miss Swamp for an afternoon.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Misbehavior] [School]
16. Allen, Jeffrey//Marshall, James (1985). Nosey mrs. rat. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Mrs. Rat is always spying on her neighbors. One day, she finds out someone is spying on her and the tables are turned.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Mouse] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Revenge]
17. Allen, Pamela (1984). Bertie and the bear. New York: Coward-McCann Inc.

Abstract:
A bear was chasing Bertie. So, the king chased the bear and everyone in the knigdom ran along and made noise. The bear was flattered by all the attention.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Conflict Resolution] [Fear] [Nonverbal Communication] [Royalty] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
18. Allsburg, Chris Van (1995). Bad day at riverbend. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company .

Abstract:
The small town of Riverbend is under siege by omnipresent forces in this wonderful tale.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cowboys] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fight] [Ghosts] [Goal Setting] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
19. Amoss, Berthe (1968). Tom in the middle. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Tom's little brother, John, follows him everywhere. Sometimes, he becomes a pest. His big brother Mark can do almost anything. Tom gets mad one day and goes away, but gets scared and comes back home.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
20. Anderson, Jill (1990). The land of no. Eugene, OR: Timberline Press.

Abstract:
Tiffany always hates to be told no, so she dreams up a place called the Land of No. Here, everyone always answers with the word "no." Tiffany learns how to word her requests in order to het her way. When she awakes from her dream, her mother answers yes.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Horse] [Parents] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Self Esteem]
21. Anderson, Lonzo (1974). The halloween party. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
A young boy is on his way to a Halloween party, when he sees two witches and follows them. He ends up at a Halloween party with witches, ogres, and gremlins and has a wonderful time. He returned home that night by way of broomstick, only to wonder if it was a dream or not.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Fear] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Party]
22. Andrews, Jan (1990). The auction. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A boy named Tom visits his grandfather's farm the day before it's suppose to be auctioned off. He is very sad and relives old memories with his grandfather. This helps them both deal with the pain.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Parents] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
23. Anno, Mitsumasa (1971). Upside-downers. New York: J. Weatherhill.

Abstract:
In the land of cards, everyone has an upside-down double. Everyone bickers over who is really up and who is down. The joker guides us through this world. Finally, the king tells them it's all about your point of view.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Imagination] [Stress Management]
24. Anzaldua, Gloria (1993). Friends from the other side. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
Prietita is a young girl who befriends a young immigrant from Mexico. He lives with his mother in a shed. When the police come, Prietita hides them so they won't be taken away. This story is in English and Spanish.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Caring] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Friendship] [Immigrants] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Poverty] [Pride] [Verbal Communication]
25. Ardizzone, Edward (1972). Tim's last voyage. New York: Henry Z. Walck.

Abstract:
A brother and sister are extra crew members on a ship. It is not as easy as they thought to work on a ship. They face many adventures and dangers together.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Coping] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Siblings] [Teamwork] [Travel]
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