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1. 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]

2. Alden, Joan (1992). A boy's best friend. Boston: Alyson Wonderland.

Abstract:
Will wants a dog for his birthday, but because of his asthma, he gets a stuffed toy dog instead. When Will takes his dog to school, he is made fun of by bullies.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Asthma] [Bully] [Differences] [Diversity] [Dog] [Illness] [School]

3. Gosselin, Kim (1995). Taking asthma to camp: A fictional story about asthma camp. St. Louis, MO: JayJo Books.

Abstract:
Justin is scared to leave his parents for the first time to travel to camp. Asthma camp turns out to be a place he greatly enjoys. He learns about asthma and its effects on his body. By the end of the week Justin leaves camp but he can't wait until the following year to come back.

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

Keywords: [Asthma] [Awareness] [Behavior] [Camping] [Challenges] [Change] [Decision Making] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Family] [Fishing] [Food] [Learning] [Medicine] [Nutrition] [Recreation] [Rules] [School] [Self Esteem]

4. Gosselin, Kim (1998). The abc's of asthma: An asthma alphabet book for kids of all ages. Valley Park, MO: JayJo Books, LLC..

Abstract:
Having asthma is never easy. Come learn the basics of asthma through the alphabet: A is for asthma, B is for bronchial tubes, C is for can't catch, and D is for dust mites.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Allergies] [Alphabet] [Asthma] [Colors] [Confidence] [Diseases] [Doctor] [Exercise] [Family] [Health] [Hospital] [Medicine] [Prevention] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Stereotypes]

5. Gosselin, Kim (1997). Sportsercise: A "school" story about exercise-induced asthma. New York: JayJo Books.

Abstract:
This book looks at exercise and how it can induce asthma. It explains that some children may have this problem, but encourages them to participate in physical activities.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Asthma] [Basketball] [Beliefs] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Medicine] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nurse] [Refusal Skills] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]

6. Gosselin, Kim (1998). Smoking stinks. Valley Park, MO: JayJo Books, LLC..

Abstract:
Maddie and Alex get the facts about smoking!They learn the truth by interviewing Maddie's grandpa, Norman. His mistakes intrigue their class's journey to stay healthy and live smoke-free.

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

Keywords: [Allergies] [Assertiveness] [Asthma] [Cancer] [Challenges] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Diseases] [Doctor] [Drugs] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Health] [Learning] [Love] [Lunch] [Mistake] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Prevention] [Refusal Skills] [Safety] [School] [Self Esteem] [Smell] [Stress Management] [Support] [Teaching] [Tobacco] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

7. Gosselin, Kim (1998). Taking asthma to school. Valley Park, MO: JayJo Books.

Abstract:
Justin has asthma so he explains a day in his life to his classmates. Justin takes special medicine to help him breathe. But he is like any other child his age: he likes to play with his friends, go outside at recess, and take part in gym class just like any other kid.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Allergies] [Asthma] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Differences] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Health] [Medicine] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nurse] [School] [School] [Self Esteem] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]

8. London, Jonathan (1992). The lion who had asthma. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
Sean, an imaginative little boy, has asthma. Sometimes, he has a hard time breathing while he is playing. With the use of his nebulizer, Sean feels better and gets to be a pilot too.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Asthma] [Health] [Illness] [Imagination] [Lion] [Medicine] [Play]
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