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1. Adams, Eric J.//Adams, Kathleen (2000). On the day his daddy left. Morton Grove, Il: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
On the day his daddy leaves town, Danny wakes up early to write down a secret question, then he slips it into his pocket. He shows and talks about the secret question to his teacher, his mom, his friend, and even his dad. Each person tries to reassure Danny that his parent's divorce is not his fault. Danny's secret question flies away in the wind, but he still keeps asking other questions -- and he always will.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Change] [Conflict] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Divorce] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Guilt] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

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2. Adler, David A. (1999). The babe and i. New York: Harcourt Brace and Co..

Abstract:
A young boy and his family are living through the Great Depression of 1932 When he learns that his father does not have a job, he gets a job with his friend selling newspapers to help make money for his family. He sells all of his papers outside of Yankee Stadium due to the popularity of Babe Ruth and his stories in the paper. He even gets to meet the Babe!

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Baseball] [Business] [Conflict Resolution] [Depression] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Hard Work] [History] [Money] [Newspaper] [Parents] [Poverty] [Responsibilities] [Sadness] [Shopping] [Sports] [Stress Management] [Work] [Worry]

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3. Adler, David A. (1997). Chanukah in chelm. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Mendal, the caretaker of the Chelm synagogue must find a table to set the menorah on. He searches the synagogue and cannot find one. Rabbi Nachman sends him to a carpenter to get one. Preparation for Hanukkah in this town of Chelm is remarkably eventful and fun.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Church] [Critical Thinking] [Customs] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Folktale] [Food] [Hanukkah] [Holidays] [Humor] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Prayer] [Preparation] [Religion] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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4. Agard, J. (1989). The calypso alphabet. New York: Henry Holt & Co., Inc.

Abstract:
This ABC book shares Caribbean vocabulary in a rhyming fashion. Each page is rich with foods such as okra, roti, sugarcane and yams.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Author's Note] [Caribbean] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Rhyme] [Sequence]

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5. Altman, Linda Jacobs (1993). Amelia's road. New York: Lee & Low Books Inc.

Abstract:
Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, is tired of moving around and dreams of a permanent home. She finds a special place for herself so she doesn't feel so bad about leaving. The family continues to harvest peaches, apples, carrots, and tomatoes.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Garden] [Mexican American] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Plants] [School] [Secrets]

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6. 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]

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7. Appelbaum, Diana (1997). Cocoa ice. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A young girl from Maine and a young girl from Santa Domingo learn about each other's home through Jacob the Sailor. The girl from Santa Domingo describes how to make chocolate, and the girl from Maine tells about making ice.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Cold] [Comparisons] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Environment] [Food] [Horse] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Snow] [Water] [Weather]

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8. Arnold, Marsha D. (1995). Heart of a tiger. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bravery] [Cat] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Customs] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Identification] [Jungle] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Parrot] [Self Esteem] [Survival] [Tiger] [Traditions]

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9. 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]

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10. Avi (1999). Abigail takes the wheel. New York: HarperCollins Publishers Inc..

Abstract:
Every morning Abigail and her brother go to school on board their father's boat. One morning they see an accident and decide to help one of the boats. Abigail has to steer while her father helps on the other boat. On her way down the river, Abigail must make some quick decisions. With Captain Abigail in charge everyone arrives safely.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Author's Note] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Geography] [Maps] [Market] [Parents] [River] [School] [Ship] [Siblings] [Transportation] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Aylesworth, Jim (1992). The folks in the valley. New York: HarperCollins Children's Books.

Abstract:
Using the Pennsylvania Dutch culture as a backdrop, this book uses a rhyme to teach the alphabet. For example, the letter "E" is represented by the rhyme "Eggs are found under the fat red hens."

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Amish] [Author's Note] [Community] [Food] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Responsibilities]

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12. Biale, Rachel (1996). We are moving. Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press.

Abstract:
Make a scrapbook on how do you feel before we move. Draw several pictures of how you feel. What does your house look like now?What will our new house look like?What is special to you before we move?

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Author's Note] [Change] [Community] [Confusion] [Coping] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Loss] [Memories] [Moving] [Neighbors] [Perspective] [Sadness] [School] [Separation] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel]

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13. Bliss, Corinne Denias (1999). The littlest matryoshka. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Nikolai shipped his last carved matryoshka from Russia to a toy store in America. While on display, one of the six dolls gets bumped from the shelf and begins a great adventure away from her sisters. She survived the snow, the stream, a bird, and a cat before being found by the very girl who had bought her sisters, and they were all together once again.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Birds] [Colors] [Dolls] [Family] [Hobby] [Hope] [Lost] [Missing] [Multicultural] [Russian] [Seasons] [Shopping] [Snow] [Squirrel] [Surprises] [Survival] [Toys]

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14. Bodnar, Judit Z. (1998). Tale of a tail. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
A fox catches fish for his dinner. WHen his friend, the bear, finds out he wants to know where the fox got all his fish. The bear takes his friend's advice and spends all night trying to catch fish. At dawn, he does not think he has caught any, but then he realizes he has caught a lot of fish on the way home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Fox] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hungarian] [Hunger] [Ice] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Recreation] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Snow] [Sounds] [Stream] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter]

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15. Borden, Louise (1998). Good-bye, charles lindbergh. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Gil is on his way to get the laundry for his mom when he sees it. Up in the sky is the shiny orange biplane trying to land in a neighboring field. After the plane lands, Gil discovers the pilot is Colonel Lindbergh. Gil has so many questions to ask him, but he doesn't get the chance.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Barn] [Careers] [Family] [Farm] [Friendship] [History] [Horse] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Rain] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Spring] [Transportation]

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16. Borden, Louise (2000). Sleds on boston common: A story from the american revolution. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
It's 1774 and British troops are occupying Boston. King George closes Boston Harbor to punish people who speak out against his laws. Henry, a young boy from Boston, hopes to try out his new sled on his birthday. But when he and his brothers and sister get to the hill they find that the troops have set up camp there. After building up enough courage, Henry asks General Gage to move his troops because Boston Common is for everyone. Being a kind man of his word, General Gage agrees and the children can once again sled.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [American] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Birthday] [Boat] [British] [Courage] [England] [Exercise] [Family] [Giving] [History] [Play] [Presents] [Royalty] [School] [Sharing] [Skating] [Sledding] [Snow] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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17. Bunting, Eve (1998). So far from the sea. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Laura and her family are moving, so they are coming to visit the Manzanar War Relocation Center one last time. Years ago, this center was used to house anyone living in the United States that were of Japanese descent. These people were forced to leave their homes and come to the center because Japan bombed the United States. The center is bare now except for all of the memories and the cemetary, including her grandfather's grave.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Airplane] [American] [Anger] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Bias] [Bravery] [Change] [Citizen] [Cold] [Community] [Conflict] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Culture] [Death] [Differences] [Discrimination] [Diversity] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Forgiveness] [Generations] [Ghosts] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [History] [Illness] [Japanese] [Japanese] [Loss] [Memories] [Monuments] [Mountains] [Moving] [Prison] [Sea] [Sky] [Snow] [Survival] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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18. Bunting, Eve (1999). A picnic in october. New York: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
Tony and his extended family celebrate the birthday of the Statue of Liberty every October. They travel out to Libery Island to have a picnic and show their appreciation to the meaning the statue brings. Tony is embarrassed by his family's dedication, but in the end realizes the meaning of the statue.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [American] [Appreciation] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Beauty] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Cold] [Critical Thinking] [Embarrassment] [Empathy] [Family] [Freedom] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Island] [Love] [Monuments] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Park] [Picnic] [Recognition] [Traditions] [Transportation] [Understanding] [Wind]

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19. Bunting, Eve (1999). Butterfly house. New York: Scholastic Press .

Abstract:
A young girl and her grandfather save a caterpillar and keep it while it goes through its changes. They build it a beautiful house and care for it until it turns into a butterfly. Although it was hard for her to let it go, she has mysterious visitors surprise her every spring, even when she grows up to be a grandmother herself.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Art] [Author's Note] [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Change] [Cocoon] [Colors] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Freedom] [Friendship] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Insects] [Nature] [Pets] [Sadness]

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20. Bunting, Eve (1997). Moonstick: The seasons of the sioux. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A young Sioux is taught the way of life by his father. The young boy is too young to do many things, but one day he will be able to do what he is taught. When the seasons change, he makes another notch in his moonstick.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Change] [Family] [Growing Up] [Learning] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Spring] [Summer] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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21. Carling, Amelia Lau (1998). Mama & papa have a store. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
Mama and Papa have a store. Day to day the routine is similar. The same people come in to buy the same things. This little girl likes these routines and she shares them with us. From what Mama is cooking to Papa counting on the abacus we spend the whole day with one little girl.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Business] [Chinese] [Colors] [Cooking] [Counting] [Culture] [Customs] [Family] [Fish] [Food] [Guatemalan] [Indian] [Language] [Market] [Money] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Play] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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22. Chanin, Michael (1997). The chief's blanket. Tiburon, CA: H.J. Kramer.

Abstract:
After the rain, Flower longs for a day when she will see the great chief. When she has to make a blanket for him, she doubts her weaving skills. With her grandmother's love and encouragement, Flower makes the blanket. Will the chief ever receive such a gift?

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Canyon] [Clouds] [Colors] [Confidence] [Decision Making] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Garden] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Horse] [Illness] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Plants] [Sadness] [Spiritual]

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23. Chester, Jonathan//Melville, Kirsty (1997). Splash!A penguin counting book. Berkley, CA: Tricycle Press.

Abstract:
While children learn about penguins, they also learn how to count. Penguin chicks go looking for their moms and dads who have gone swimming to find food. The parents return in time to keep the chicks safe from the storm.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Counting] [Goal Setting] [Ice] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Penguin] [Sea] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Snow] [Storm] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Weather]

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24. Chocolate, Debbi (1999). The piano man. New York: Walker.

Abstract:
A young girl tells a tale of her admiration for her grandfather's musical talents. She describes his experiences in playing the piano in silent films, Broadway, and Vaudeville. His love for music is passed on to her through these tales.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Author's Note] [Careers] [Dancing] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Grandparents] [History] [History] [Instruments] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Music] [New Baby] [Respect] [Theatre] [Travel]

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25. Christensen, Bonnie (1994). An edible alphabet. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Each letter of the alphabet is described using a type of food or plant. The pictures of this book are clear and vivid.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Author's Note] [Food] [Garden] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Sequence]

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