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1. Allen, Laura Jean (1986). Where is freddy?. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Two mouse detectives solve a case of a missing youth mouse whose imagination and curiosity lead him to build and fly a hot air balloon with the help of his best friend.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Grandparents] [Imagination] [Mouse] [Mystery] [Stress Management]

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2. Appelt, Kathi (1993). Elephants aloft. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Rama and Raja are elephants who receive a letter from their aunt. The elephants live in India while the aunt lives in Africa. Their aunt wants them to come and visit her. The elephants travel to India in a hot air balloon.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Bodies Of Water] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Rain] [Transportation] [Weather] [Wind]

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3. Asch, Frank (1984). Moongame. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
Bear and Little Bird play a game of hide-and-seek. Later in the evening, Bear plays a game with the moon.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Bear] [Birds] [Clouds] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Forest] [Games] [Lost] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Boegehold, Lindley (1997). The gummi bear counting book. New York: Anness Publishing, Inc..

Abstract:
One lonely bear sits by himself and has nothing to do. He is joined by another, and eventually is joined by eight more. They all participate in several fun activities together.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Bear] [Colors] [Counting] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Food] [Glasses] [Numbers] [Party] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Sun] [Swimming]

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5. Bronson, Linda (2001). The circus alphabet. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Come along on a circus adventure. Each illustration depicts a letter of the alphabet that relates to the overall circus theme.

Pamela Theurer, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acrobat] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Balloon] [Circus] [Dog] [Elephant] [Giraffe] [Juggling] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Monkey] [Sequence] [Toys] [Vocabulary] [Walrus] [Zebra]

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6. Collins, Ross//Thomas, Frances (1998). What if?. New York: Hyperion.

Abstract:
A bad dream causes Little Monster to imagine several scary events that might occur when he wakes up. To reassure his fears, Little Monster's mother creates a different twist on the fun and exciting events that might occur instead of his bad dream. Mother Monster's comforting suggestions calm Little Monster's fears.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Balloon] [Bedtime] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Dreams] [Emotions] [Family] [Fear] [Fire] [Food] [Imagination] [Monsters] [Parents] [Spider] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Crews, Donald (1998). Night at the fair. New York: Morrow & Co.

Abstract:
An evening at the fair is seen through the eyes of young children. There are so many fun things to see and do. Enjoy the food and rides, but hurry -- the fair is closing soon!

Abstract provided by Tera L. Coppler, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Balloon] [Carnival] [Colors] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Fair] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Running] [Technology] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]

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8. Dematons, Charlotte (2003). The yellow balloon. Asheville, NC: Front Street and Lemniscaat.

Abstract:
A balloon travels through the air and around the world. While sailing through the air, the balloon fly's over many different people and places (a wordless book).

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

Keywords: [Art] [Balloon] [Bodies Of Water] [Buildings] [Culture] [Desert] [Discovery] [Farm] [Geography] [Lake] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [River] [Sea] [Ship] [Skiing] [Sky] [Travel] [Village] [Witches]

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9. Fenton, Edward (1967). The big yellow balloon. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co..

Abstract:
A little boy takes a walk with his big yellow balloon. A cat follows him because he believes the balloon is the sun. Suddenly a dog follows the cat and a dogcatcher follows the dog. Soon there is a long parade of people and animals following one another. The balloon is finally broken, but the boy is given a hero badge to replace the balloon since the parade he created helped a policeman catch a thief.

Abstract provided by Amy Farren, Kimberly Numbers, and Tanya Chislett, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Balloon] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Heroism] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Peer Resistance] [Robbery] [Self Esteem] [Walking]

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10. Goodall, John S. (1969). The ballooning adventure of paddy pork. New York: Harcourt, Brace & World.

Abstract:
Paddy takes off in a balloon and experiences many adventures.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Balloon] [Bear] [Conflict Resolution] [Goal Setting] [Nonverbal Communication] [Transportation] [Travel]

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11. Gray, Libba Moore (1995). My mamma had a dancing heart. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A ballerina remembers how she developed a dancing heart just like her mother's. After each dance, both mother and daughter shared in a special moment for that season. For example, the autumn dance would be a "leaf-kicking leg lifting, hand clapping, hello autumn ballet", and afterwards, they would press leaves and drink "hot tea spiced."

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Balloon] [Beach] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Kite] [Rain] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Water] [Winter]

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12. Hoban, Tana (1999). Let's count. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Tana Hoban introduces the numbers one to one hundred. Each page shows the number, its correct spelling, dots, and a photograph.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Colors] [Counting] [Dog] [Food] [Glasses] [Instruments] [Numbers] [Photograph] [Plants]

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13. Hutchins, Pat (1999). It's my birthday!. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
It's Billy's birthday party and all of his monster friends want to play with his new toys. Billy does not want to share, so his friends find new games to play without him. He thinks he can have more fun by himself but soon figures out that isn't the truth. When he receives a gift he can't play by himself, he asks his friends to play finally.

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

Keywords: [Balloon] [Birthday] [Car] [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Games] [Grandparents] [Jumping] [Loneliness] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Party] [Playing] [Presents] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Inkpen, Mike (1989). The blue balloon. Boston: Little, Brown, and Co..

Abstract:
A young boy finds a magical blue balloon. The boy and his dog try to burst the balloon but it never breaks. The balloon takes the boy on a wonderful trip to space.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Clouds] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Toys]

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15. Lamorisse, Albert (1956). The red balloon. New York: Doubleday.

Abstract:
A boy finds a balloon that quickly befriends him and follows him everywhere. It gets him in trouble sometimes, but it also helps him out of trouble too.

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

Keywords: [Balloon] [Creativity] [Decision Making] [Friendship] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication]

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16. Lehman, Barbara (2004). The red book. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
A friendship forms when two boys from different parts of the world find a magical red book. The boy from the urban city decides to use balloons to fly to the island where his new friend lives, but he accidentally drops the red book along the way. The boy on the island is disappointed when he can no longer view his city companion in the pages of the book, but is relieved when he lands on the beach instead! Back in the city, the red book is discovered by a man riding his bike on the street (A wordless book).

Abstract provided by Lisa Lynne Miller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Balloon] [Beach] [Bicycle] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Cold] [Correspondence] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Discovery] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Fly] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Island] [Maps] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Relationship] [Sadness] [Sand] [School] [Sight] [Sky] [Snow] [Sun] [Surprises] [Transportation] [Travel] [Walking] [Weather]

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17. MacDonald, Suse (1986). Alphabatics. New York: Bradbury Press.

Abstract:
Letters of the alphabet are transformed into pictures of objects that begin with that letter. For example, an "h" becomes a house and a "f" becomes a fish.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Balloon] [Elephant] [Fish] [Giraffe] [Lion] [Owl] [Quail] [Sequence] [Swan] [Whale]

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18. Marshall, James (1986). Wings: A tale of two chickens. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Winnie the chicken seeks an adventure and jumps into a hot air balloon with a fox. Little does she know that the fox plans to eat her, but her friend, Harriet, saves her before it is too late.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Balloon] [Birds] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Deception] [Food] [Fox] [Helping] [Nonverbal Communication] [Transportation] [Travel]

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19. Marshall, James (1990). Fox be nimble. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
In three humorous stories, fox learns a lesson in bravery, showing off, humility and responsibility.

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

Keywords: [Balloon] [Fear] [Feelings] [Humor] [Misbehavior] [Parade] [Responsibilities] [Storytelling]

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20. Martin, David (1998). Five little piggies. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick.

Abstract:
Everyone knows the five little piggies- one that goes to the market, one stays home, one has roast beef, one has none, and one goes we, wee, wee all the way home. Now we will finally learn why these little piggies did all these different things!

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Balloon] [Caring] [Chicken] [Chicken Pox] [Cow] [Fair] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Health] [Helping] [Illness] [Love] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pig] [Playing] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication]

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21. Miller, Margaret (1994). Guess who?. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Decide if you have an answer to the main question in this book. Words and photographs become an exciting and educational game for the reader.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Balloon] [Bear] [Birds] [Bus] [Car] [Careers] [Cat] [Crab] [Critical Thinking] [Crustaceans] [Decision Making] [Dentist] [Dog] [Food] [Giraffe] [Health] [Lion] [Nutrition] [Parrot] [Puppets] [Reptiles] [Seagull] [Teeth] [Toys] [Transportation] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Mohler, Diana & Turner, Deborah (1996). How Willy got his wheels. Sun City, AZ: Doral Publishing, INC..

Abstract:
As a homeless and handicapped dog, Willy never finds true happiness until he is rescued from the animal hospital and given a home and family. However, Willy lacks the ability to walk on his own and his owner Deborah tries several attempts to help Willy. Finally, Willy is given a wheel chair which enables him to finally be free and live his life to its fullest.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Caring] [Cat] [Climbing] [Cold] [Disability] [Doctor] [Dog] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Family] [Fly] [Friendship] [Handicap] [Helping] [Homeless] [Hospital] [Imagination] [Independence] [Loneliness] [Memory] [Pets] [Presents] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Rescue] [Running] [Running Away] [Sadness] [Safety] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Smell] [Toys] [Wish]

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23. Munsch, Robert (1994). Where is gah-ning?. Toronto: Annick Press Ltd..

Abstract:
A little girl is determined to go shopping in a place called Kapuskasing. Her father stops her from going several times, but Gah-ning doesn't give up. Finally she ends up getting there by balloons.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Balloon] [Bicycle] [Clowns] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Mischief] [Obedience] [Parents] [Refusal Skills] [Safety] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Transportation] [Travel]

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24. Murphy, J. Stuart (2005). Leaping lizards. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
Through rhyme and rhythm, this story focuses on counting skills by 5s and 10s. The lizards are set for a show to begin. However, snake cannot find all of the lizards! One by one, five by five, and ten by ten, the reptiles begin to arrive by air, sea, car and bicycle. The finale includes a fifty leaping lizards show!

Abstract provided by Heather Truesdell for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Airplane] [Author's Note] [Balloon] [Boat] [Car] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Identification] [Insects] [Lizard] [Math] [Nonverbal Communication] [Problem Solving] [Reptiles] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Skills] [Snake] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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25. Nightingale, Sandy (1991). A giraffe on the moon. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
A child dreams about animals doing very uncharacteristic activities such as a giraffe on the moon, a cat in a balloon, clowns performing in a pie, and many more.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Cat] [Dinosaur] [Dreams] [Elephant] [Fish] [Giraffe] [Imagination] [Moon] [Pig]

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