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1. Adler, David A. (1999). The babe and i. New York: Harcourt Brace and Co..

Abstract:
A young boy and his family are living through the Great Depression of 1932 When he learns that his father does not have a job, he gets a job with his friend selling newspapers to help make money for his family. He sells all of his papers outside of Yankee Stadium due to the popularity of Babe Ruth and his stories in the paper. He even gets to meet the Babe!

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Baseball] [Business] [Conflict Resolution] [Depression] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Hard Work] [History] [Money] [Newspaper] [Parents] [Poverty] [Responsibilities] [Sadness] [Shopping] [Sports] [Stress Management] [Work] [Worry]
2. Bahr, Mary (2000). If nathan were here. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Company.

Abstract:
Nathan was a brother, a wonderful best friend, and a great classmate. Then one day, Nathan was gone. "If Nathan Were Here" tells a story of what it is like for a community and family to lose a loved one. This book shows us the true need and meaning for friendship.

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

Keywords: [Baseball] [Change] [Coping] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [School] [Siblings] [Sports] [Stress Management]
3. Bertrand, Diane Gonzales (2004). My pal, Victor. Green Bay, WI: Raven Tree Press.

Abstract:
Dominic and Victor have a special friendship in spite of Dominic’s disability. They laugh, tell jokes, and do many fun things together on the baseball field, at the amusement park, and during sleepovers.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Birds] [Disability] [Dog] [Duck] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Frog] [Language] [Multicultural] [Park] [Parrot] [Running] [Sleep] [Spanish] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Walking]
4. Borden, Louise (1999). A. lincoln and me. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A young boy discovers that he shares a birthday on the same day as Abraham Lincoln's. Learn how many other common characteristics a boy shares with a past president.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Birthday] [Body Parts] [Books] [Bus] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Freedom] [Friendship] [History] [Individuality] [Learning] [Money] [Monuments] [Music] [Playground] [President] [Reading] [Running] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Slavery] [Sports] [Teaching] [Transportation]
5. Brisson, Pat (1998). The summer my father was ten. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
A father and his daughter plant a garden every year, and every year she hears the story of how the ritual started. When her father was ten, he and some friends destroyed a neighbor's garden. In the father's guilt, he makes amends with the neighbor, and gains a friend.

Abstract provided by Michelle Newton, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Baseball] [Behavior] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Garden] [Growing Up] [Italian] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Opera] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Tobacco] [Traditions]
6. Burleigh, Robert (1998). Home run: The story of babe ruth. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
It was clear at a young age that Babe Ruth was talented at baseball. This talent became even more amazing as he got older, when he wowed the stadium fans with his memorable home runs. These historic moments will be remembered in baseball forever.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Competition] [Confidence] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Fame] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Heroism] [History] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Practice] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Sports] [Success] [Teamwork] [Wealth]
7. Calmenson, Stephanie (1991). Dinner at the panda place. New York: HarperCollins .

Abstract:
Mr. Panda opens his restaurant and the animals come in by one's, two's, all the way to ten's to dine in his restaurant, Panda Palace. After all the patrons are seated and the restaurant is full, one more guest arrives, a tiny mouse. Will Mr. Panda be able to find room for him?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Bear] [Birds] [Careers] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Crocodile] [Elephant] [Food] [Fun] [Giraffe] [Lion] [Monkey] [Mouse] [Penguin] [Pig] [Reptiles] [Restaurant] [Rhyme] [Sports] [Stress Management] [Taxi] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Wolf]
8. Carlson, Nancy (1994). How to lose all your friends. New York: Viking.

Abstract:

Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aggression] [Anger] [Baseball] [Bully] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Games] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relationship] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Sports] [Verbal Communication]
9. Carlson, Nancy (1987). Bunnies and their sports. New York: Viking Krestel.

Abstract:
After a good night's rest, bunnies participate in a variety of sports such as swimming, basketball, weight-lifting, tennis, or jogging.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Basketball] [Biking] [Climbing] [Exercise] [Football] [Rabbit] [Running] [Skating] [Skiing] [Soccer] [Sports] [Swimming]
10. Cooper, Elisha (1998). Ballpark. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
This day of preparation at the ballpark shows all of the details behind the scenes. For example, you can see the laundry room, food vendors, press box, and playing field. The game of baseball is full of rituals and exciting surprises.

Abstract provided by Cory Holycross, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Animation] [Awareness] [Baseball] [Bat] [Careers] [Clothing] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Food] [Fun] [Images] [Machines] [Nutrition] [Park] [Photograph] [Play] [Practice] [Preparation] [Rain] [Sports] [Weather]
11. Coy, John (1996). Night driving. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
When a young boy goes on a trip with his dad, they drive all night to get to the mountains. During the trip, the little boy learns many things from his father as they share many activities along the way.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Camping] [Car] [Companion] [Deer] [Family] [Food] [Moon] [Mountains] [Night] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Radio] [Restaurant] [Sports] [Stars] [Technology] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck]
12. Crary, Elizabeth (1994). Dealing with feelings: I'm furious. Seattle, WA: Parenting Press, Inc..

Abstract:
When Matt sees his Reggie Jackson baseball card floating in the toilet, his jaw drops. He is furious that his little brother did that. One thing that will solve his problem is to hit his little brother, right?Wrong!His mother presents him with six ways to successfully handle his anger. After resolving his problems, Matt makes peace with his brother.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Baseball] [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Honesty] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peace] [Privacy] [Problem Solving] [Respect] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Soccer] [Sports] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Writing]
13. Curtis, Gavin (1998). Bat boy and his violin. New York: Simon and Schuster Books.

Abstract:
Reginald loves playing the violin. His father only has time to worry about the Duke's losing streak. Reginald passionately plays the violin to improve the baseball team's losing streak. Find out what else Reginald's love for the violin improves.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Bus] [Church] [Competition] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Equality] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Instruments] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Performance] [Playing] [Practice] [Self Esteem] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]
14. Day, Alexandra (1990). Frank and ernest play ball. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Frank and Ernest are a bear and an elephant who need jobs. Mr. Palmer lets them manage his baseball team. They do not know very much about baseball so they are always looking up baseball terms in the baseball dictionary.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Baseball] [Bear] [Careers] [Elephant] [Language] [Learning] [Recreation] [Responsibilities] [Song] [Sports] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
15. de Mejo, Oscar (1992). Oscar de mejo's abc. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
The alphabet is brought to life in colorful illustrations of patriotic words. The history and culture of American life influences the representation of each of the letters of the alphabet.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Baseball] [Christmas] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Fourth Of July] [History] [Holidays] [Independence] [Kite] [Sequence] [Skating] [Sports]
16. Girimes, Nikki (2004). A day with daddy. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
A young African American boy living with his mother spends the day with his father. They spend time together doing a variety of activities that leave the boy satisfied with his life.

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

Keywords: [African] [Baseball] [Basketball] [Family] [Food] [Happiness] [Memories] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Play] [Playground] [Relationship] [Role Model] [Sleep] [Sports] [Understanding]
17. Golenbock, Peter (1990). Teammates. San Diego: Gulliver Books.

Abstract:
Jackie Robinson becomes the first black player in the major leagues. He has to endure humiliation and prejudice from his own teammates, other players, and fans. "Pee Wee" Reese, a white player, comes to Jackie's support in a game at Crosley Field in Cincinnati which shocks the fans.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Baseball] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Multicultural] [Peer Resistance] [Prejudice] [Racism] [Sports]
18. 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]
19. Halliman, P. K. (1996). Let's play as a team!. Nashville, TN: Ideals Children's Books.

Abstract:
Kids like to play as a team no matter what they do -- football, soccer, baseball and all kinds of sports. When they're done playing, it doesn't matter who wins or loses as long as they all had a great time while they were playing. Join these kids in their fun-filled day of teamwork.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Baseball] [Basketball] [Change] [Cooperation] [Decision Making] [Disability] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Football] [Friendship] [Fun] [Games] [Kindness] [Play] [Playground] [Recreation] [Responsibilities] [Rules] [Running] [Soccer] [Sports] [Success] [Teamwork]
20. Herzig, Alison Cragin (1984). Thaddeus. Boston: Little Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Great-Great Uncle Thaddeus always gives unique birthday presents to his nephew. This year Uncle Thaddeus gives him best present ever. The present is a book about all the birthdays they have shared together. Their relationship grows stronger as they grow older.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Baseball] [Birds] [Birthday] [Camel] [Christmas] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Hummingbird] [Hurricane] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Presents] [Rabbit] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Snow] [Sports] [Storm] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind]
21. Hoff, Syd (1958). Danny and the dinosaur. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Danny visits a museum one day and comes across a dinosaur who begins to speak with Danny. The two spend the day together playing and having fun. By the end of the day it is time for the dinosaur to go back and Danny, although sad, admits he had a wonderful day.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Bear] [Boat] [Bus] [Car] [Climbing] [Communication] [Dinosaur] [Dog] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Fun] [Giraffe] [Helping] [Hippopotamus] [Imagination] [Indian] [Lion] [Monkey] [Museum] [Neighbors] [Noise] [Play] [Pretend] [Rocks] [Running] [Sadness] [Seal] [Sports] [Swimming] [Teaching] [Teeth] [Trick] [Walking] [Water] [Wish] [Zoo]
22. Hopkins, Lee Bennett (2005). Oh, no! Where are my pants?. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
Fourteen poems about everyday life tell about friends moving away, forgetting your pants and the death of a class pet. Other poems include "Winter Rabbit", "Play Ball", "Nightmare", and "My Friend Is Gone".

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Beach] [Birthday] [Camping] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Death] [Exercise] [Fair] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Moving] [Performance] [Poetry] [Rabbit] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sports]
23. Hopkinson, Deborah (2003). Girl wonder: A baseball story in nine innings. New York: Atheneum Books.

Abstract:
Alta's dream of becomming a professional baseball player comes true. She proves that it doesn't matter if you're a girl, you can still be just as talented. After pitching for an Ohio semipro baseball team in 1907, Alta goes on to become a doctor like her dad.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Author's Note] [Baseball] [Careers] [Confidence] [Determination] [Discrimination] [Doctor] [Gender] [History] [Memories] [Practice] [Skills] [Sports] [Travel]
24. Horvath, Betty (1970). Be nice to josephine. New York: Franklin Watts.

Abstract:
Charlie devotes every Saturday to playing baseball. This Saturday his cousin Josephine comes to visit and his mother insists that he entertain her.

Abstract by Jocelyn Weeda, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Baseball] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fishing] [Food] [Friendship] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Play] [Sports] [Verbal Communication]
25. Howard, Arthur (1996). When I was five. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
Six year-old Jeremy points out many interesting changes he has undergone since he was five years old, including playing with his favorite car and thinking about his career. However, his best friend, Mark, is still his favorite.

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

Keywords: [Baseball] [Birthday] [Car] [Careers] [Celebration] [Change] [Cowboys] [Dinosaur] [Exercise] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Hobby] [Play] [Secrets] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication]
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