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1. Aardema, Verna (1981). Bringing the rain to kapiti plain. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Ki-pat lives in Kapiti Plain where he watches over his herd of cattle. Ki-pat is worried because Kapiti Plain is having a drought, and his cattle and grass need water. A large cloud produces rain when Ki-pat shoots an arrow into it.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Baby] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Patience] [Rain] [Weather]
2. Ahlberg, Allan (1998). Mockingbird. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
The familiar lullaby beginning with "Hush, little baby, don't say a word,"finds many new twists in this story. Read all about the many adventures that the baby encounters with other members of the family.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Birthday] [Birthday] [Cleanliness] [Dog] [Dreams] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Mockingbird] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Park] [Presents] [Rain] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Song] [Truck] [Weather]
3. Ahlberg, Allan (2000). The snail house. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Grandma calls in her three grandchildren to tell a story. A boy, a girl, and their baby brother all shrink until they can sneak out of the house unnoticed. They move into a snail house for a day where they have adventures with an earthquake, a disappearing baby, and a scary bird. After the adventures, they thank the snail and return home to become their normal size.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Cat] [Disappearance] [Earthquake] [Fox] [Grandparents] [Insects] [Lost] [Plants] [Radio] [Rain] [Safety] [Snail] [Storytelling] [Tiger]
4. Ahlberg, Janet//Ahlberg, Allan (1981). Peepo!. Middlesex, England: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
A baby boy watches his family do lots of activities all day long.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Baby] [Counting] [Family] [Five Senses] [Growing Up] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Verbal Communication] [Vision]
5. Albee, Sarah (2000). The oreo cookie counting book. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
From 10 to 1, it's Oreo counting fun. Practice counting down from 10 to 1 with the help of Oreo cookies. Oh, some friends have come along to help. Turn the page and find out how many Oreos are left.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Beverage] [Birthday] [Cat] [Celebration] [Counting] [Dog] [Elephant] [Food] [Magic] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Rabbit] [Sequence] [Sharing] [Zoo]
6. Alexander, Martha (1971). Nobody asked me if I wanted a little sister. New York: Dial Press.

Abstract:
Oliver's new baby sister gets a lot of attention and he feels neglected. He tries to give his sister away, but realizes that she wants to be with him. Oliver discovers that he will have a playmate when she is a little older.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Baby] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Family] [Jealousy] [Love] [Siblings]
7. 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]
8. Aliki (1962). My five senses. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
How do you taste your favorite food or see an airplane in the sky?Your five senses let you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. You may use one sense or several at one time. Wherever you go and whatever you do, your senses are always working for you.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Awareness] [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Cat] [Dog] [Dolls] [Fire Engine] [Five Senses] [Food] [Frog] [Games] [Hearing] [Moon] [Rabbit] [Sight] [Smell] [Stars] [Taste] [Touch] [Toys] [Tree]
9. Allen, Pamela (1985). A lion in the night. New York: G.P. Putman's Sons.

Abstract:
One night from the confines of her crib, a baby makes a wish and much to the king and queen's astonishment, the wish comes true in the middle of the night. A lion takes the baby on a wild chase in time for breakfast. And when the queen comes in, the Lion disappears.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Baby] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Lion] [Loneliness] [Royalty] [Transportation] [Wish]
10. Anholt, Catherine (1990). Aren't you lucky!. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
A little girl is having to deal with the aspect of having a new baby brother. She keeps hearing how lucky she is but she isn't agreeing at first. She now realizes how much they can do together and enjoys his company.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Parents] [Play] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stress Management]
11. Anholt, Laurence (1995). Sophie and the new baby. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A new baby is coming, and Sophie's going to be a big sister!She helps her mother and father prepare for the arrival of the baby, but when her little brother is born, she wishes that her family could give him back!Sophie slowly begins to realize that having a new brother might not be so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birth] [Carriage] [Change] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Giving] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Moon] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pregnancy] [Preparation] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Snow] [Spring] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter] [Woods]
12. Anno, Mitsumasa (1984). Anno's flea market. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
A flea market is shown from beginning to end. At this flea market, people are everywhere discovering different things with a lot of excitement. (A Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Curiosity] [Discovery] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Parents] [Shopping] [Siblings]
13. Appelt, Kathi (2003). Bubba and beau go night-night. New York: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Baby Bubba and his puppy Beau love going for truck rides with Big Bubba. After a long day they return home, but still are not ready for bed. When they drive around at night they finally fall asleep in the truck after seeing the Feed & Seed Store, Ice cream store and the fruit and vegetable stand.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Baby] [Bedtime] [Car] [Dog] [Flood] [Music] [Preparation] [Radio] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck]
14. Atwell, Debby (1996). Barn. New York: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
After the American Revolution, a barn is built and endures the many stages of history. The barn describes its transitions through farming days, world wars, peace rallies, and other historical events.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Aging] [Animals] [Autumn] [Baby] [Change] [Cow] [Depression] [Family] [Fire] [Food] [Grandparents] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [Peace] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
15. Aylesworth, Jim (1992). Old black fly. New York: Henry Holt and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
An old black fly bothers a crazy mixed-up family by flying around and interrupting every aspect of their lives. The fly progresses through the alphabet by landing first on an apple pie, a baby, cookies, then a dog.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Birthday] [Cat] [Clothing] [Concepts] [Death] [Dog] [Family] [Fly] [Food] [Food] [Grandparents] [Insects] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Parrot] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Summer]
16. Aylesworth, Jim (2003). Goldilocks and the three bears. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A curious little girl sometimes forgets what her mother tells her. Sometimes this gets her into trouble. One such time found her deep into the woods at a cottage belonging to three bears. You probably know the rest of the story.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Curiosity] [Disobedience] [Fable] [Family] [Folktale] [Food] [Forest] [Forgetful] [Parents] [Sizes] [Sleep]
17. Babbit, Natalie (1998). Ouch!. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A baby born with the destiny of marrying a princess is brought by the King and thrown into the river to prevent a possible marriage with his newborn daughter. Rescued by a loving couple, the boy grows up and meets the King once again. The Kings plan to kill the young man backfires again and the young man marries the princess. As a test, the King sends the new prince to steal the golden hairs off the devil's head. In a surprise ending, the prince prevails, but the King is not so lucky.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Architecture] [Baby] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bridge] [Confidence] [Correspondence] [Dancing] [Death] [Devils] [Dreams] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forest] [Happiness] [Lost] [Magic] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [River] [Royalty] [Secrets] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Trick] [Wedding]
18. Baker, Barbara (1994). One saturday morning. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A large family is made up of unique members. They work together as a unit.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Independence] [Morning] [Parents] [Siblings] [Teamwork]
19. Berry, Joy (1996). Let's talk about needing attention. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
A girl names Casey tries all the wrong ways to get attention from her Mom and Dad. Eventually she finds solutions for achieving attention the right way and learns how to help others as well.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Attention] [Baby] [Bicycle] [Birds] [Depression] [Disobedience] [Encouragement] [Envy] [Feelings] [Helping] [Jealousy] [Love] [Patience] [Resolution] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Support] [Teasing]
20. Best, Cari (1999). Three cheers for catherine the great!. New York: DK Publishing, Inc.

Abstract:
A family moves from Russia to America. The grandma of the family has a birthday and she does not want presents. Her grand-daughter spends hours trying to figure out the perfect "no present" for her grandma.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Language] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nutrition] [Opera] [Parents] [Party] [Poetry] [Presents] [Russian] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Stress Management] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
21. Blake, Quentin (1995). Clown. New York: Henry Holt and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Clown and his friends are thrown into a garbage can in the city by a woman who no longer wants them around. Clown, however, hops out of the garbage and wanders the city to look for someone to love them. By accident, Clown finds a family and he and his buddies live happily ever after. (A Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Clowns] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Disappointment] [Elephant] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Kindness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Toys]
22. Blake, Robert (2000). Fledgling. New York: Penguin Putnam Books.

Abstract:
A fledgling spreads his wings and flies from a skyscraper for the first time. His flight leads him to an amusement park and subway. He gets lost and becomes scared. Will he ever find his way home?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Direction] [Fair] [Falcon] [Fear] [Feelings] [Hawk] [Home] [Park] [Perspective] [Relief] [Sky] [Subway] [Transportation]
23. Browne, Anthony (1990). Changes. New York: Alfred A Knopf.

Abstract:
A little boy is told by his father that things are going to change. The boy imagines the tea kettle growing a tail and other ridiculous things to explain what his father said. However, when his mother and father arrive home with a new baby he realizes what his father meant about things changing.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Birth] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Family] [Imagination] [Parents] [Siblings]
24. Brownlie, Alison (1999). Food and festivals: West Africa. Austin, TX: Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers.

Abstract:
Describes the West African culture of food, including the kinds of food grown and eaten, and various feast days like Ramadan, Easter, naming ceremonies, and yam festivals.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Baby] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Camel] [Cattle] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Chicken] [Community] [Cooking] [Dancing] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Friendship] [Fruit] [Ghana] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Holidays] [Language] [Multicultural] [Music] [Muslim] [Parade] [Preparation] [Religion] [Respect] [River]
25. Brown, Marc (1987). Arthur's baby. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arthur finds out he is going to have a baby brother or sister. At first, he feels left out and doesn't like his baby sister. Then when he has to help his sister, he realizes that he loves the baby.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Birth] [Caring] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Parents] [Siblings]
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