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1. Beach, Judi K. (2003). Names for snow. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
A rabbit asks his mother what is snow and she responds with several different descriptions of snow and the many names there are for it.

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

Keywords: [Barn] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Cat] [Christmas] [Disappearance] [Fire] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Garden] [Prayer] [Presents] [Santa] [Scarecrows] [Skiing] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Snow] [Winter]

2. 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]

3. Brandenburg, Aliki (1974). Green grass and white milk. New York: Thomas, Crowell Co.

Abstract:
Where does milk come from?Take a tour of a barn with cows and their milk all the way to the dairy. See how milk is processed and the other dairy products that are made from the milk.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Beverage] [Cow] [Farm] [Food] [Learning] [Machines] [Nutrition] [Observation] [Smell] [Taste]

4. Bregoli, Jane (2004). The goat lady. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers.

Abstract:
Two young children new to Lucy Little Road, help us reveal the simple yet important life of the goat lady; a life that many people in the town despise. Through the children's time spent helping the goat lady, they learn of her vast life experiences. It isn't until after the children's mother takes portraits of the goat lady, that the rest of the town see waht a truly wonderful person the goat lady is.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aging] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Barn] [Birds] [Cold] [Companion] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Emotions] [Environment] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Home] [Illness] [Listening] [Loyalty] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Pride] [Relationship] [Respect] [Support] [Teaching] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]

5. Brown, Craig (1995). Tractor. New York: Greenwillow","Morrow.

Abstract:
A tractor pulls many different types of machines in order to plant and cultivate a crop of food. Once the corn grows, the farmer uses another machine to harvest it for market.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Careers] [Farm] [Food] [Learning] [Machines] [Market] [Plants] [Rain] [Sun] [Tractor] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Weather] [Work]

6. Brown, Margaret Wise (1989). Big red barn. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
The big red barn has many different farm animals that live in it. All the animals go out and play on the day when the children are not there.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Farm] [Goat] [Goose] [Horse] [Night] [Rhythm] [Scarecrows] [Sheep] [Verbal Communication]

7. Cazet, Denys (2001). Minnie and moo meet frankenswine. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
It is a dark and stormy night on the farm when Minnie and Moo hear a scream. The barn doors open and out come all the animals panicking. Olga the pig is missing and everyone thinks a monster is responsible. When a flash is seen in the barn, the animals get the nerve up to see what it is. Finally, they learn that it was Olga, not a monster after all.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Chicken] [Cow] [Farm] [Lightning] [Monsters] [Moon] [Mystery] [Night] [Noise] [Pig] [Sleep] [Storm] [Turkey]

8. Collier, Ethel (1960). I know a farm. New York: William R. Scott.

Abstract:
A little girl goes to visit a farm with her father. She gets to see all of the animals in the barn. The owner of the farm, Mr. and Mrs. Green, give her a hen egg, flowers, and apple cake. They tell her that she can come back in a few weeks and take a kitten home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Cat] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Presents] [Travel]

9. Crews, Donald (1991). Bigmama's. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Each summer, young Donald Crews takes a train ride and car ride to Bigmama's farm. He plays with the his cousins on the big porch, then explores the shed, outhouse, toolshed, stable, barn, and pond for fishing. His family gathers around a big table to eat and celebrate being together.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Barn] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Family] [Farm] [Fishing] [Food] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Play] [Pond] [Recreation] [Seasons] [Summer] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel]

10. Dennis, Wesley (1951). Flip. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Flip is an early riser and often awakens the other barnyard animals. The animals make up a story to keep Flip busy in the mornings. Flip shocks the animals when he comes back to tell them he saw an imaginary duck.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Horse] [Storytelling]

11. Ehrlich, Amy (1993). Parents in the pigpen, pigs in the tub. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
When little Millie forgets to close the pasture gate, the animals discover the good life inside the house. As the animals take over, the family moves to the barn. After a while, even the animals get tired of their new life, and eventually everything returns to normal.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Celebration] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Family] [Farm] [Humor] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pig] [Sheep] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

12. Fleming, Denise (1994). Barnyard banter!. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
All the animals in the barnyard are where they are supposed to be, but where is the goose?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Birds] [Farm] [Five Senses] [Noise] [Sounds]

13. Gibbons, Gail (1985). The milk makers. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co.

Abstract:
In preparation for the dairy cows to make milk they must eat a lot of grass and drink water. The cows are then milked twice a day. The milk is then taken to the dairy where it is prepared for people to buy it in stores.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Beverage] [Cow] [Farm] [Food] [Machines] [Nutrition]

14. Graham, Bob (1997). Queenie, one of the family. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
A rescued hen becomes a member of a young girl's family. Even though they take the hen back to the farm where she lives, the hen returns to the house everyday so that her chicks can grow up along with the family.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Barn] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Bravery] [Caring] [Chicken] [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Growing Up] [Hospital] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Park] [Pets] [Pond] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]

15. Greene, Rhonda Gowler (1997). Barnyard song. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
When some barnyard animals catch the flu, it is up to the farmer to nurse them back to health and restore the barnyard song to its usual splendor.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Barn] [Bee] [Birds] [Careers] [Cat] [Chicken] [Cow] [Decision Making] [Doctor] [Dog] [Donkey] [Duck] [Farm] [Farmer] [Five Senses] [Food] [Goose] [Horse] [Illness] [Insects] [Medicine] [Mule] [Nature] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Pets] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Sheep] [Sounds] [Turkey] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

16. Haas, Jesse (2000). Hurry!. : Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Hurry!Hurry!If the grass gets wet, then the hay will spoil. Grandpa, Grandma, and Nora work hard to gather the hay before the gray clouds bring the rain. Cooperation and commitment help the family successfully gather the hay.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Animals] [Animals] [Barn] [Challenges] [Cooperation] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Five Senses] [Hard Work] [Horse] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Rain] [Relief] [Responsibilities] [Smell] [Sounds] [Sun] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Weather] [Wind] [Worry]

17. Hall, Donald (1996). Old home day. San Diego, CA: Harcourt","Browndeer.

Abstract:
From the time when only plants and animals lived there, to the modern bicentennial celebration, the people who called the fictional village of Blackwater "home" remember its history.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Aging] [American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Baby] [Barn] [Baseball] [Birds] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Bones] [Careers] [Celebration] [Change] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Death] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Family] [Farm] [Farmer] [Forest] [Future] [Generations] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [History] [Hunting] [Lake] [Love] [Marriage] [Memories] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Plants] [Pond] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Settlers] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Water] [Weather] [Wilderness] [Winter] [Work]

18. High, Linda Oatman (1999). Barn savers. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
A young boy gets out of bed early to head to work with his father. They work all day long restoring an old barn to keep it from being torn down. They are the barn savers.

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

Keywords: [Barn] [Careers] [Caring] [Clothing] [Cold] [Conservation] [Dedication] [Family] [Farm] [Hard Work] [Hunger] [Parents] [Safety] [Sleep] [Teamwork] [Tools] [Truck] [Work]

19. Kingman, Lee (1963). Peter's pony. Garden City: Doubleday and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Peter, a young boy, lives far up a mountainside on a farm with his mother and father. They live far from any town and Peter looks forward to starting school in town so he can make and have friends. Before the beginning of the school year Peter receives a pony that takes him to school. Peter discovers that his new pony can perform tricks and was once famous.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Barn] [Excitement] [Family] [Farm] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Mountains] [Parents] [Pets] [Pony] [Relationship] [Responsibilities] [Rules] [School] [Self Esteem]

20. Kirk, Daniel (2000). Snow family. New York: Hyperion Books.

Abstract:
Join a young boy as he wanders into the snow to meet new friends. His friends are missing their noses, hats, and part of their family. Help the boy try to find what his new friends need.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Affection] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Barn] [Bear] [Behavior] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Cardinal] [Caring] [Clothing] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Crow] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Farm] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Forest] [Friendship] [Fun] [Love] [Mischief] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Playing] [Problem Solving] [Sadness] [Sleep] [Snow] [Sounds] [Sparrow] [Squirrel] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

21. Lindgren, Astrid (2005). The red bird. New York: Arthur A. Levine Books.

Abstract:
A brother and sister who live a very poor and hard life find a secret doorway to a “perfect world”. The children leave it to go back to their lives after being told if they shut the door they can never return. But, one cold hard day they entered the “room” again and face the decision, “Do we shut the door?”.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cardinal] [Challenges] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Excitement] [Farmer] [Hunger] [Mice] [Poverty] [Seasons] [Self Confidence] [Snow] [Spring] [Stream] [Stress Management] [Toys] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]

22. Locker, Thomas (1985). The mare on the hill. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
A man buys a mare for his stallion. However, the mare is afraid of people. With a little love, the mare finally learns to love the ones who take care of her.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Dog] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Horse] [Love] [Patience]

23. Maitland, Barbara (2000). Moo in the morning. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Mom likes the noise of the city but not early in the morning. To get away, she decides to visit Uncle Jack who lives on a farm. When they arrive, they discover that the farm is loud like the city -- only there are animal noises instead of car sounds.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Careers] [Cow] [Day] [Duck] [Farm] [Five Senses] [Morning] [Night] [Noise] [Pond] [Sheep] [Sounds] [Stress Management] [Transportation]

24. Martin, Bill Jr. (1986). Barn dance!. New York: Henry Holt.

Abstract:
A young boy hears country fiddling and dancing in the barn one night. He hides in the corner of the barn and sees the scarecrow fiddling and the animals having a hoedown. They all invite the child to join in the fun. He returns to his bed before morning.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Curiosity] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Party]

25. Michels, Dia L. (2002). Look what I see! Where can I be? With my animal friends. Washington, D.C.: Platypus Media, LLC.

Abstract:
Each day of the week, a baby and her family visit the various places animals live. She sees a variety of animals and which types live in which areas.

for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Barn] [Butterfly] [Days Of The Week] [Dog] [Dolphin] [Family] [Farm] [Goat] [Horse] [Iguana] [Insects] [Photograph] [Sight] [Sleep] [Wilderness] [Zoo]
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