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1. Adams, Jeanie (1991). Going for oysters. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
An Australian girl tells how she fishes for oysters and fish. It is a long and dangerous job. The whole family enjoys eating the fish that she catches.

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

Keywords: [Australian] [Bodies Of Water] [Family] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Grandparents] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Recreation] [River]

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2. Anno, Mitsumasa (1986). All in a day. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Eight children from eight different countries are shown at the same time each day over two days. The contrasts and similarities of the children and their activities are described.

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

Keywords: [Australian] [Autumn] [Chinese] [Cold] [Family] [Food] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Spring] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

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3. Baer, Edith (1995). This is the way we eat our lunch. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Time for lunch!What will it be?Come along - let's taste and see!Journey across the world as children eat lunch. Discover many new foods and recipes in the back you can make and eat.

Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African] [American] [Australian] [British] [Canadian] [Chinese] [Columbian] [Differences] [Egyptian] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Hunger] [Indian] [Israelian] [Italian] [Japanese] [Maps] [Moroccan] [Nutrition] [Puerto Rican] [Recipe] [Recipe] [Rhyme]

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4. Baker, Jeannie (1987). Where the forest meets the sea. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A boy travels with his father to a special place where no people are. While on this trip, the boy wonders what will happen in the future to nature and the environment.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Australian] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Fish] [Forest] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Sea]

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5. Base, Graeme (2001). The water hole. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Abstract:
Enjoy this counting book from one to ten using various animals and wildlife. It takes place around a watering hold and follows the rain cycle. The pictures spring to life and realistically depict life around the world from countries to continents.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Australian] [Catfish] [China] [Counting] [Cycle] [Drought] [Europe] [Fish] [Habitat] [India] [Insects] [Island] [Jungle] [Kangaroo] [Ladybug] [Leopard] [Moose] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Panda] [Pattern] [Rain] [Rhinoceros] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Tortoise] [Toucan] [Water] [Wildlife]

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6. Bogart, Jo Ellen (1994). Gifts. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Whenever Grandma goes on a trip, she brings back a present. Sometimes it's something tangible and other times it's just a memory. No matter what Grandma brings, it's always special and can be shared.

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

Keywords: [African] [Australian] [British] [Chinese] [Family] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Hawaiian] [Indian] [Memories] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Presents] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Crew, Gary (1998). The watertower. New York: Crocodile Books.

Abstract:
Two friends, Bubba and Spike, go for a swim in the Preson Water Tower. Bubba's clothes are blown away so Spike has to go get some more clothes, leaving Bubba alone. The water tower seems to hold some power over the whole town, so what will happen when Bubba is left alone to face the tower?

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

Keywords: [Australian] [Bodies Of Water] [Challenges] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Multicultural] [Seasons] [Summer] [Swimming]

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8. Jango-Cohen, Judith (2005). Camels. New York: Benchmark Books.

Abstract:
The word camel comes from the arabic word jamil, meaning beauty. Learn more about this animal through reading about its diet, birth and growth, and even camels on a racetrack! A glossary and index give you more information for other texts and websites.

Abstract provided by Kate Wirtz for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Arabian] [Asian] [Australian] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Camel] [China] [Desert] [Diversity] [Drought] [Glossary] [Iranian] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sand] [Science] [South American] [Sun] [Temperature] [Verbal Communication]

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9. McLean, Andrew//McLean, Janet (1981). The steam train crew. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.

Abstract:
The steam train needs to be on time today for Mary's party. But, Alf and Norm decide to get off to pick blackberries, only to lose the train!They finally catch it and make it on time.

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

Keywords: [Australian] [Celebration] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Multicultural] [Party] [Responsibilities] [Time] [Train] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Ormerod, Jan (2004). Lizzie nonsense. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Living life in the Australian bush during the pioneer period proves rough for Papa, Mama, Lizzie and Baby. Lizzie transforms the daily routine tasks through her imagination. Her mother calls it nonsense: Lizzie nonsense. Family ties may not be the only thing an imagination of their own.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Australian] [Baby] [Bravery] [Dingo] [Family] [Food] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pioneers] [Self Esteem] [Sewing] [Siblings] [Snake] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

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11. Pallotta, Jerry (1994). The desert alphabet book. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.

Abstract:
A reptile, insect, or animal is found in its environment or habitat as you learn your ABC's.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Australian] [Desert] [Education] [Environment] [Habitat] [Insects] [Nature] [Rain] [Reptiles] [Sequence] [Verbal Communication] [Wildlife]

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12. Roth, Susan L. (1996). Biggest frog in australia. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
The biggest frog in Australia just woke up, and he is very thirsty!After he drinks all the water in the ground and the sky, there isn't any left for the other animals. The other animals now have to come up with a plan to get the water out of the frog!

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

Keywords: [Aborigine] [Animals] [Australian] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Challenges] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Dingo] [Environment] [Frog] [Habitat] [Kangaroo] [Koala] [Multicultural] [Persistence] [Problem Solving] [Water]

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13. Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman (1981). Twitchell the wishful. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Twitchell Mouse wants everything his friends have. One day, he gets everything he thinks he wants. Then with the help of his friend, Twitchell discovers that he is happiest with his own things.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Australian] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Greed] [Happiness] [Learning]

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14. Trinca, Rod//Argent, Kerry (1982). One wooly wombat. Brooklyn: Kane","Miller Book.

Abstract:
The numbers one through fourteen are introduced by illustrating fourteen Australian animals and using rhyming sentences.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Australian] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Rhyme] [Sequence]

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15. Wild, Margaret (1991). Thank you, santa. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Samantha writes Santa a thank-you letter and the two become pen pals. Santa writes about his reindeer and Samantha writes about the polar bear at the zoo. By the time Christmas comes, Samantha has learned many things about Santa and giving.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Australian] [Bear] [Christmas] [Correspondence] [Friendship] [Giving] [Holidays] [Reindeer] [Santa] [Zoo]

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16. Wolkstein, Diane (2004). Sun mother wakes the world: An Australian creation story. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
The indigenous people of Australia believe their ancestors created the world through the sun shining on all living things to wake them up, bringing them to life. Sun Mother then creates the Morning Sun and the Moon to watch over ther children living on Earth in this spiritual, emotional, and multicultural story of creation.

Abstract provided by Danielle L Rhodus, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aborigine] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Australian] [Beetle] [Birds] [Caterpillar] [Cave] [Celebration] [Cricket] [Direction] [Earth] [Emotions] [Emu] [Fear] [Folktale] [Frog] [Grub] [Happiness] [Insects] [Kangaroo] [Life] [Love] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Owl] [Plants] [Platypus] [Reptiles] [Self Esteem] [Sky] [Sleep] [Snake] [Stars] [Sun] [Tree] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Walkabout] [Wind] [Wombat]

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