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1. Albert, Richard (1994). Alejandro's gift. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books.

Abstract:
A lonely man plants a garden full of vegetables in the middle of the desert. A wide array of desert wildlife finds their way to his garden and watering hole. He wants to be friends with the animals and help them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Badger] [Birds] [Cactus] [Caring] [Coyote] [Critical Thinking] [Deer] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dove] [Feelings] [Fox] [Friendship] [Garden] [Habitat] [Hummingbird] [Loneliness] [Mouse] [Plants] [Presents] [Rabbit] [Rat] [Responsibilities] [Shelter] [Skunk] [Sparrow] [Squirrel] [Tortoise] [Wildlife] [Woodpecker] [Wren]

2. Brett, Jan (2005). Honey...honey...lion!. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
A badger and a honeyguide work together to find bee hives for honey. One day, the badger betrays the honeyguide and uses his help to eat all the honey himself. The honeyguide decides to get even and provides a twist in the end.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Badger] [Bee] [Birds] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Hippopotamus] [Insects] [Lion] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Overeating] [Termite] [Trick]

3. Bull, Schuyla (1998). Through tsavo: A story of an east african savanna. Norwalk, CT: The Nature Conservancy.

Abstract:
Follows a herd of elephants, including a playful young calf, as it slowly makes its way to Tsavo National Park in Kenya to the Mzima River during a long, dry season.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Badger] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Buffalo] [Crocodile] [Elephant] [Escape] [Family] [Fire] [Geography] [Giraffe] [Hippopotamus] [Hyena] [Kenyan] [Lake] [Leopard] [Lightning] [Maps] [Migration] [Parents] [Travel] [Water] [Zebra]

4. Carlstrom, Nancy White (1991). No nap for benjamin badger. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.

Abstract:
Benjamin Badger is two years old going on three. He does not believe he needs to take a nap anymore. Mama Badger explains to Benjamin that everyone needs time to slow down and rest. While Mama Badger is explaining to Benjamin about who sleeps, Benjamin falls asleep.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Badger] [Butterfly] [Conflict Resolution] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Frog] [Insects] [Parents] [Relaxation] [Reptiles] [Sleep] [Spider] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Worm]

5. Gunthorp, Karen (1968). Spring comes to the forest. New York: DoubleDay & Company Inc..

Abstract:
Several animals from the forest are excited because spring has arrived. The animals make sure all their friends wake up to begin their work.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Badger] [Bear] [Beaver] [Birds] [Canary] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Forest] [Happiness] [Seasons] [Spring]

6. Hadithi, Mwenye & Kennaway, Adrienne (1990). Lazy lion. Boston: Little, Brown & Co..

Abstract:
Lazy lion orders everyone to build him a house, but he is not satisfied with it. When a big rain comes, all the other animals go into the house built for the lion to keep dry. This is why lions must roam the earth.

Abstract provided by Jennifer J. Thompson and Jennifer L. Thompson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aardvark] [African] [Animals] [Ant] [Assertiveness] [Badger] [Bee] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crocodile] [Decision Making] [Folktale] [Geography] [Goal Setting] [Insects] [Laziness] [Lion] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Reptiles] [Shelter] [Teamwork] [Weather]

7. Hoban, Russell (1964). Bread and jam for frances. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Frances, the badger, likes only one kind of food, jam on toast. After two days, she tries a different food after observing her friends' lunches at school.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Badger] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Food] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Verbal Communication]

8. Hoban, Russell (1960). Bedtime for frances. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
It's France's bedtime but she isn't very tired, so she makes up an alphabet song, imagines a tiger, sees a giant, and learns that the wind has a job before she falls asleep.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Badger] [Bedtime] [Family] [Food] [Giants] [Hygiene] [Night] [Nutrition] [Responsibilities] [Sleep]

9. Lithgow, John (2004). Carnival of the animals. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
A young boy sneaks off from a school field trip. He is left in the history museum overnight where he discovers his classmates, family, and acquaintances take on new forms.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baboon] [Badger] [Birds] [Cattle] [Chicken] [Cuckoo] [Dinosaur] [Dreams] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Ferret] [Fish] [Fox] [Happiness] [Hyena] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Mischief] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Swan] [Turtle] [Weasel]

10. Marzollo, Claudio (1992). Kenny and the little kickers. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
It's the first day of soccer. Kenny doesn't want to play, but he goes to practice anyway. At first he's a little nervous and doesn't play very well. With his coach's help and encouragement, he quickly becomes the best kicker on the team.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Badger] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Encouragement] [Exercise] [Friendship] [Games] [Overweight] [Playing] [Soccer] [Sports] [Success]

11. Oram, Hiawyn (1998). Badger's bad mood. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
Badger is in a bad mood and this is very unusual. His forest friends don't know what to do about his terrible demeanor. They need him and try different ways to cheer him up. After several failed attempts at cheering badger up, mole realized all he needed was to feel appreciated.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Badger] [Bat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Depression] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Identity] [Mole] [Moods] [Rabbit] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management]

12. Porter, Sue (1979). Ambrose. London: Sackett","Marshall.

Abstract:
Ambrose, the badger, buys a pair of skates. He loses control and takes a whole group of animals along for a ride. Ultimately everyone ends up at the ocean to swim and play.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Badger] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Ocean] [Play] [Recreation] [Self Esteem] [Skating] [Swimming]

13. Potter, Beatrix (1912). The tale of mr. todd. New York: Viking Penguin, Inc..

Abstract:
When Tommy Brock kidnaps baby rabbits and plans on eating them for breakfast, Benjamin Bunny and Peter Rabbit must come up with a plan to rescue the babies. To their luck, Mr. Todd and Tommy Brock get into a fight and forget the breakfast.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Badger] [Fight] [Food] [Fox] [Rabbit] [Rescue]
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