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1. Ada, Alma Flor (1994). Dear peter rabbit. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
Through a series of letters between friends, we learn the stories of Goldilocks, The Three Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and Peter Rabbit.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birthday] [Correspondence] [Friendship] [Pig] [Rabbit] [Wolf]

2. Agee, Jon (2001). Milo's hat trick. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Milo the magician had one more chance to pull a rabbit out of his hat or else he would be fired. While searching for a rabbit, he finds a bear. The bear is able to pretend his bones are made of rubber and agrees to jump out of Milo's hat. The show is a huge success until the bear becomes tired. Milo wonders what he will do until he realizes that he too can pretend his bones are made of rubber.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Bear] [Bones] [Careers] [Clothing] [Disappearance] [Disappointment] [Entertainment] [Helping] [Magic] [Missing] [Performance] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Restaurant] [Taxi] [Train] [Transportation]

3. Ahlberg, Janet//Ahlberg, Allan (1986). The jolly postman or other people's letters. Boston: Little Brown and Company.

Abstract:
This postman delivers mail to all of your favorite fairy tale characters. From the Three Bears to Cinderella, the jolly postman keeps them all in touch with their friends through letters.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Careers] [Correspondence] [Friendship] [Party] [Wolf]

4. Ahlberg, Janet//Ahlberg, Allan (1993). It was a dark and stormy night. Great Britain: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
An eight-year-old boy named Antonio is kidnapped by thieves. The chief orders Antonio to tell a story, which he cleverly uses for his escape. His story includes all sorts of adventures.

Abstract provided by Noelle H. Savaglio, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Bear] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Escape] [Imagination] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication]

5. Albee, Sarah (2000). The oreo cookie counting book. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
From 10 to 1, it's Oreo counting fun. Practice counting down from 10 to 1 with the help of Oreo cookies. Oh, some friends have come along to help. Turn the page and find out how many Oreos are left.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Beverage] [Birthday] [Cat] [Celebration] [Counting] [Dog] [Elephant] [Food] [Magic] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Rabbit] [Sequence] [Sharing] [Zoo]

6. Alborough, Jez (1994). It's the bear. London: Walker Books Ltd.

Abstract:
Eddie and his mother plan to have a picnic in the woods but a big bear comes and eats all the food.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Family] [Food] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Rhyme] [Woods]

7. Alexander, Martha (1995). You're a genius, blackboard bear. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Anthony wants to go to the moon. His only problem is that he does not know how to build a spaceship. When Anthony goes to sleep, his friend blackboard bear builds a spaceship. Together they pack the spaceship for their trip. Anthony begins to get worried about the trip and decides he will stay safely at home while blackboard bear goes to the moon himself.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Astronomy] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Helping] [Moon] [Night] [Preparation] [Sleep] [Stars] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

8. Alexander, Sally (1992). Maggie's whopper. New York: Macmillian.

Abstract:
Maggie dreams of catching a "whopper" sized fish to compete with her older brother. With the help of her aging uncle, Maggie catches her fish and confronts an old bear in the mountains.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Death] [Decision Making] [Fishing] [Hunger] [Learning] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Recreation] [Self Esteem] [Survival]

9. Aliki (1962). My five senses. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
How do you taste your favorite food or see an airplane in the sky?Your five senses let you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. You may use one sense or several at one time. Wherever you go and whatever you do, your senses are always working for you.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Awareness] [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Cat] [Dog] [Dolls] [Fire Engine] [Five Senses] [Food] [Frog] [Games] [Hearing] [Moon] [Rabbit] [Sight] [Smell] [Stars] [Taste] [Touch] [Toys] [Tree]

10. Allen, Pamela (1984). Bertie and the bear. New York: Coward-McCann Inc.

Abstract:
A bear was chasing Bertie. So, the king chased the bear and everyone in the knigdom ran along and made noise. The bear was flattered by all the attention.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Conflict Resolution] [Fear] [Nonverbal Communication] [Royalty] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

11. Anholt, Catherine//Anholt, Laurence (1991). All about you. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Everyone is different, no one is quite the same. Discover all about you!How do you feel today?Are you hungry?Each time it's a new story.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Bat] [Bath] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Camel] [Cat] [Celebration] [Cleanliness] [Climbing] [Cow] [Dancing] [Dog] [Donkey] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Frog] [Goat] [Goose] [Gorilla] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Jumping] [Library] [Mole] [Monkey] [Moose] [Nutrition] [Ox] [Parents] [Party] [Picnic] [Pool] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Seal] [Sheep] [Siblings] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Sliding] [Snail] [Walrus] [Whale] [Wolf] [Zoo]

12. Anno, Mitsumasa (1979). Anno's animals. New York: William Collins.

Abstract:
Look carefully at every page because animals, birds, and people are hidden in the pictures.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Cat] [Crow] [Dog] [Elephant]

13. Arnosky, Jim (1993). Every autumn comes the bear. New York: G.P. Putnam's.

Abstract:
A bear wakes up in autumn to get food and eventually hibernate. The big bear scares all the other animals.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Autumn] [Bear] [Change] [Hunger] [Nonverbal Communication] [Raccoon] [Wilderness] [Woods]

14. 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]

15. Asch, Frank (1984). Skyfire. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
Bear thinks the rainbow he sees is a fire in the sky. Bear experiences many new things when he tries to put out the fire.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Fire] [Rainbow] [Self Esteem]

16. Asch, Frank (1985). Bear shadow. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
Bear sees his shadow and tries to get away from it. He tries many things but nothing seems to work. Eventually, he learns that he and his shadow can be happy together.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Fish] [Pond] [Shadows] [Sleep]

17. Asch, Frank (1985). Bear's bargain. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Abstract:
Bear wishes he could fly like Little Bird, and Little Bird wants to be big and strong like Bear. Both of them got their wishes fulfilled in a very creative and imaginative way.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Body Image] [Cooperation] [Creativity] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Imagination] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem]

18. Asch, Frank (1997). Moonbear's pet. New York: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Bear and Little Bird are thrilled with their new friend "Splash", who is really a tadpole. When Splash begins to change, Bear and Little Bird get into an argument about which kind of animal Splash is. They come to realize that every kind of animal is valuable and special.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Anger] [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Feelings] [Fish] [Friendship] [Frog] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Learning] [Pond] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

19. Asch, Frank (1978). Moon bear. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
A bear becomes upset because the moon grows smaller and he thinks it might disappear. He tries to feed the moon honey to make it bigger. A bird finally tells him that the birds eat the honey and the moon gets bigger and smaller on it's own.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Moon] [Nature] [Sadness] [Self Esteem]

20. Asch, Frank (1982). Happy birthday moon. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Abstract:
Bear liked the moon so much he wanted to give it a present. He goes to talk to the moon to see what it wants. Bear has a birthday party for the moon.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birthday] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Moon] [Nature] [Party] [Presents]

21. Asch, Frank (1981). Just like daddy. London: Prentice Hall.

Abstract:
A very young bear describes all the activities he does during the day that are just like his daddy's.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Family] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Role Model] [Self Esteem]

22. Ashman, Linda (2001). Castles, caves, and honeycombs. San Diego, CA: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Animals make their homes using many different things. Some are made of twigs, others of sand, and others are in caves. Although they are all different, they also have similarities. Castles, caves, and honeycombs are a place to share, play, rest, and live.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Beach] [Bear] [Beaver] [Bee] [Birds] [Caterpillar] [Cave] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Dog] [Home] [Insects] [Mouse] [Play] [Rabbit] [Rhyme] [Safety] [Sleep] [Snail] [Snake] [Spider] [Tree] [Turtle] [Wolf]

23. Avi (2002). Things that sometimes happen. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
This collection of short stories are exaggerated to intrigue your imagination. The stories are full of odd events involving animals, traveling, and much more.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Appearance] [Bear] [Beverage] [Camel] [Car] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Hippopotamus] [Home] [Humor] [Illness] [Imagination] [Individuality] [Kindness] [Monkey] [Repetition] [Self Esteem] [Storytelling] [Success] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather]

24. Aylesworth, Jim (2003). Goldilocks and the three bears. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A curious little girl sometimes forgets what her mother tells her. Sometimes this gets her into trouble. One such time found her deep into the woods at a cottage belonging to three bears. You probably know the rest of the story.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Curiosity] [Disobedience] [Fable] [Family] [Folktale] [Food] [Forest] [Forgetful] [Parents] [Sizes] [Sleep]

25. Ayliffe, Alex (1992). Slither, swoop, swing. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Join animals of many shapes and sizes doing the activities they do best. Watch snakes slither, bats swoop, monkeys swing, penguins waddle, and other animals on the move.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Bat] [Bear] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Climbing] [Dog] [Dolphin] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Fish] [Fly] [Fox] [Frog] [Fun] [Jumping] [Koala] [Mole] [Monkey] [Mouse] [Ostrich] [Penguin] [Play] [Rabbit] [Running] [Snake] [Swimming] [Walking] [Worm] [Zebra]
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