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1. Hoagland Hunter, Sara (1996). The unbreakable code. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland Publishing Company.

Abstract:
A young boy is insecure about moving away and leaving what is familiar to him. His grandfather tells about the time when he felt the same way and how he grew proud of his accomplishments.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Autobiography] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Family] [Freedom] [Grandparents] [Insecurity] [Language] [Memories] [Mountains] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Safety] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Spiritual] [Survival] [Symbols] [Technology] [Verbal Communication] [War]

2. Krensky, Stephen (2005). Dangerous crossing. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Showing no signs of fear, young Johnny Adams boards a ship with his father, the future second President of the United States, for a voyage from Massachusetts to Paris to gain support for the colonies. Their journey is depicted with vivid pictures and an exciting storyline portraying the battles, harsh weather and seasickness endured along the way by two key Presidents in U.S. history.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [American] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Autobiography] [Boat] [British] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [England] [France] [Freedom] [Goal Setting] [History] [Independence] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Peer Resistance] [Politics] [President] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Ship] [Stress Management] [Survival] [Verbal Communication]

3. Kyuchukov, Hristo (2004). My name was hussein. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press, Inc..

Abstract:
Hussein is a young boy who lives in Bulgaria. He and his family are Muslim and are forced to give up their identities for Christian ones. A pictorial view of this is depicted throughout the story as Hussein tries to understand what is happening around him.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Autobiography] [Bulgaria] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Ethnic] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Holidays] [Mosque] [Multicultural] [Muslim] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Prejudice] [Ramadan] [Religion] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

4. Miles, Calvin (1993). Calvin's christmas wish. New York: Viking .

Abstract:
Calvin is worried that his parents are Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus after his two friends tell him that this is true. Calvin is relieved and excited when he receives a bike for Christmas, which confirms his belief in Santa Claus.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Autobiography] [Christmas] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [Presents] [Santa] [Worry]

5. Millman, Isaac (2005). Hidden child. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
Over fifty years have passed, and Isaac finally tells his story. He is one of the few survivors of the Holocaust. Isaac experiences many tragedies during the war including losing both parents, friends, and being left to strangers, but finally, was adopted into a home. Although he changes his name, he is adopted in a home where people grow to love him.

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

Keywords: [Adoption] [Autobiography] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [France] [Friendship] [Germany] [History] [Jewish] [Loneliness] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Photograph] [Politics] [Prison] [Racism] [Relationship] [Religion] [Rescue] [Sadness] [Safety] [Self Esteem] [Separation] [Survival] [War]
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