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1. Anno, Mitsumasa (1977). Anno's journey. Tokyo: Fukuinkan Shoten.

Abstract:
Anno's journey takes us to Northern Europe where we see the land, the people at work and play, their art, architecture, and folklore. We also see an escaping prisoner, some characters from Sesame Street, and other things.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Basketball] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Horse] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Running] [Siblings] [Sports] [Swimming] [Transportation]
2. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster goes around the town. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
Monster goes for a trip around the town with a little boy. The little boy brings his camera and takes pictures at all the places they visit together.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Basketball] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Car] [Disappearance] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hobby] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [River] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Shopping] [Teamwork] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
3. Borden, Louise (1999). Good luck, mrs. k.!. New York: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.

Abstract:
Mrs. K teaches Ann's third grade class. In class they are explorers, scientists, poets, and astronauts. They are always learning something new. One day, Mrs. K doesn't come to school. The students learn that she is in the hospital with cancer. For the rest of the year the third grade has a substitute. On the last day of school, Mrs. K comes back to surprise her students.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Basketball] [Cancer] [Dancing] [Discovery] [Exercise] [Geography] [Guinea Pig] [Hospital] [Illness] [Insects] [Learning] [Letters] [Listening] [Math] [Pets] [Practice] [Reading] [School] [Science] [Science] [Sign Language] [Skating] [Skating] [Spelling] [Sports] [Surprises] [Teaching] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Worm]
4. Calmenson, Stephanie//Cole, Joanna (1997). Rockin' reptiles. New York: William Morrow & Company.

Abstract:
Allie the Alligator is a typical young girl. She and her two girlfriends have lots of fun together playing games and dressing up. The three of them will do anything to be able to go to the Rockin Reptiles concert, their favorite band. There's a catch though -- only two can go.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Basketball] [Bias] [Biking] [Boat] [Boat] [Challenges] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Dancing] [Dedication] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Fun] [Games] [Humor] [Jumping] [Moving] [Music] [Neighbors] [Peer Resistance] [Play] [Relationship] [Reptiles] [Selfishness] [Song] [Sports] [Technology] [Telephone] [Verbal Communication]
5. 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]
6. Carr, Jan (1995). Dark day, light night. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Manda curls up on her bed, mad because Bobby took the basketball right out of her hands. Aunt Ruby sits down and talks with Amanda, trying to cheer her up. With Manda in the crook of her arm, Aunt Ruby shares her list of favorite things causing Manda's frown to turn into a smile.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Anger] [Basketball] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Love] [Parents] [Sports] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
7. Cohen, Miriam (2005). My big brother. New York: Star Bright Books.

Abstract:
A little boy idolizes his big brother and wants to be exactly like him. They do everything together. When his family cannot pay for college, the older child joins the army. His little brother then takes his place being big brother to their youngest sibling.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Basketball] [Car] [Church] [Correspondence] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Loss] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Sports] [Television] [Transportation] [Writing]
8. Collier, Bryan (2000). Uptown. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Join this boy's pride as he shares his town's sights and sounds the way he sees and hears them. You'll see Harlem along the river, street, and neighborhood.

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

Keywords: [Basketball] [Buildings] [Church] [Community] [Day] [Entertainment] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Music] [Night] [Parents] [Photograph] [Pride] [Rhythm] [River] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sports] [Theatre] [Train] [Transportation]
9. Cosby, Bill (1997). The meanest thing to say. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Little Bill meets a new boy at school who challenges him to play a game to find the meanest thing to say. When Bill learns a new strategy from his dad, he decides to avoid the game and ignore the criticism. Soon the new boy gets embaressed, but Bill reaches out to make him his friend.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Anger] [Basketball] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Fight] [Flood] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Frog] [Frustration] [Games] [Grandparents] [Illness] [Jumping] [Noise] [Parents] [School] [Sports] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Walking]
10. Ford, Juwanda G. (2004). Shop talk. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Solomon enjoys hanging out at his neighborhood barbershop because he feels at home and comfortable there. He gets along great with his barber, Alton. Solomon scored in his basketball game so he recieved a free haircut from Alton.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Basketball] [Beauty] [Biography] [Confidence] [Excitement] [Family] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Photograph] [Role Model] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Verbal Communication]
11. Garland, Sherry (1994). I never knew your name. New York: Ticknor & Fields Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A young boy is fascinated with his neighbor. He watches the neighbor's actions and understands his feelings. Unfortunately, no one notices the boy.

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

Keywords: [Awareness] [Basketball] [Challenges] [Critical Thinking] [Depression] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Insecurity] [Loneliness] [Neighbors] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Sports]
12. 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]
13. Gosselin, Kim (1997). Sportsercise: A "school" story about exercise-induced asthma. New York: JayJo Books.

Abstract:
This book looks at exercise and how it can induce asthma. It explains that some children may have this problem, but encourages them to participate in physical activities.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Asthma] [Basketball] [Beliefs] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Medicine] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nurse] [Refusal Skills] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
14. 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]
15. Hearne, Betsy (1997). Seven brave women. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A young girl tells the story of her family's history. She explains how each of her female ancestors played a very important role in the shaping of this family's history.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Airplane] [Anger] [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Basketball] [Boat] [Careers] [Coping] [Farm] [Feelings] [Flowers] [German] [God] [Grandparents] [History] [Horse] [Hospital] [Instruments] [Loneliness] [Loss] [Medicine] [Multicultural] [Music] [Native American] [Parents] [School] [School] [Science] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Transportation] [War]
16. Jaeggi, Chris (1995). I know about sports. USA: Rand McNally & Company.

Abstract:
There are many different kinds of sports. Sports are games which have rules to follow. Some sports are played alone and others are played with friends. You can enjoy sports by playing or by watching sports.

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

Keywords: [Baseball] [Basketball] [Exercise] [Games] [Goal Setting] [Individuality] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rules] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Teamwork]
17. Minters, Frances (1994). Cinder-Elly. New York: Puffin Books.

Abstract:
A little girl lives with her two sisters in New York. They all get invited to a basketball game to see the prince play. Elly doesn't have anything to wear but her godmother comes and saves the day. Elly goes to the game, gets her prince, and teaches others the value of not being mean.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Basketball] [Biking] [Clothing] [Comparisons] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Family] [Godmother] [Magic] [Parents] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Sports]
18. Myers, Christopher (1999). Black cat. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
Black cat creeps through the city streets looking for a home. He encounters many things on his journey including chain-link fences, children playing and jeeps passing in the streets. Observe the sights and sounds of the city while discovering where black cat calls home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Basketball] [Car] [Cat] [Community] [Exploration] [Homeless] [Noise] [Observation] [Photograph] [Playground] [Playing] [Poetry] [Sports] [Subway] [Sun]
19. Prestine, Joan Singleton (1994). It's hard to share my teacher. Torrance, CA: Fearon Teacher Aids.

Abstract:
Josh is having a hard time learning to share in school. He is especially frustrated when his teacher is busy helping other students. He wants to share his artwork with his teacher and his classmates. He ends up learning why sharing is so important.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Basketball] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Helping] [Nutrition] [Patience] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Sports] [Teaching]
20. Shearer, John (1977). The case of the sneaker snatcher. New York: Dell.

Abstract:
When "Sneaker" has his sneakers stolen, he turns to his friends for help. They solve the case when the misspelled word "sneeker" links them to the thief.

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

Keywords: [Basketball] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Friendship] [Lost] [Peer Resistance] [Problem Solving] [Recreation] [Robbery] [Sports]
21. Smith, Will (2001). Just the two of us. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A father talks of ongoing love for his son from the moment he is born. As his child grows, the father tries to teach him how to be a man and also tells him how he will always be there for him. Having this child is the father's proof that his dreams have come true.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Basketball] [Car] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Death] [Discipline] [Divorce] [Doctor] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Home] [Honesty] [Hospital] [Learning] [Love] [New Baby] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Prayer] [Sadness] [Safety] [Sky] [Sleep] [Sports] [Teaching] [Technology] [Touch] [Truth] [Verbal Communication]
22. Testa, Maria (1994). Thumbs up, rico!. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Rico, a boy with Downs Syndrome, overcomes many obstacles. See how he does it in three different stories.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Basketball] [Challenges] [Coping] [Creativity] [Differences] [Disability] [Diseases] [Family] [Friendship] [Siblings] [Sports]
23. Wyeth, Sharon Dennis (1998). Something beautiful. New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc..

Abstract:
A little girl looks out her window only to see broken glass and trash in the court yard. She remembers her mother once told her everyone should have something beautiful. She sets out to look for something beautiful in her neighborhood.

Abstract provided by Kyle-Leigh Berry, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [Anticipation] [Attention] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Baby] [Basketball] [Beliefs] [Caring] [Challenges] [Cleanliness] [Community] [Comparisons] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Destruction] [Discovery] [Discrimination] [Encouragement] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Helping] [Homeless] [Individuality] [Jumping] [Kindness] [Market] [Multicultural] [Playing] [Racism] [Restaurant] [Sadness] [School] [Sports] [Support] [Working Mother]
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