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1. Ackerman, Karen (1992). I know a place. Boston: Houghton Mifflin and Co..

Abstract:
Everyone should have a familiar place where we feel comfortable and loved. This book shows one child's special place and what is done there. The place where this child feels safe and warm is with his family at home.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Caring] [Child Care] [Family] [Love] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings]
2. Ahlberg, Allan (2001). The adventures of bert. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
Bert is a young man whose life is full of adventures. He ends up safely with his family in the end --- but he spends some time in Scotland, is chased by a giant sausage, and rescues a puppy in the river.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Clothing] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Food] [Giving] [Heroism] [Injury] [Luck] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Rescue] [River] [Scottish] [Shopping] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck]
3. 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]
4. Allen, Debbie (1999). Brothers of the knight. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Twelve brothers magically disappear every night even though their door is locked. Their father hires a housekeeper to figure out the mystery of his boys. She learns to listen, which turns out to be more powerful than simply solving a mystery.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Church] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Deception] [Exercise] [Family] [Generations] [Hard Work] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Mystery] [Parents] [Relationship] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Stress Management]
5. 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]
6. Appelt, Kathi (2003). Bubba and beau go night-night. New York: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Baby Bubba and his puppy Beau love going for truck rides with Big Bubba. After a long day they return home, but still are not ready for bed. When they drive around at night they finally fall asleep in the truck after seeing the Feed & Seed Store, Ice cream store and the fruit and vegetable stand.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Bedtime] [Car] [Dog] [Flood] [Music] [Preparation] [Radio] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck]
7. Baker, Ken (2001). Brave little monster. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Little monster is unable to fall asleep, fearing little girls and boys hiding in his room. Overcoming his fears, little monster scares the girls and boys away and eventually goes to sleep peacefully.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Clothing] [Counting] [Courage] [Dancing] [Emotions] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Helping] [Heroism] [Hunger] [Jumping] [Monsters] [Night] [Parents] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Smell] [Sounds]
8. Bang, Molly (1983). Ten, nine, eight. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
While counting backwards from ten to one, a father and his daughter get ready for bedtime.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bedtime] [Counting] [Family] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sleep]
9. Banks, Kate (2000). The night worker. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
Alex dreams of becoming a night worker just like his dad. One night before bedtime, Alex is surprised when his dad hands him a hard hat. Now Alex can see what it is really like to be a night worker!

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

Keywords: [Architecture] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Construction] [Dreams] [Family] [Hard Work] [Machines] [Night] [Parents] [Sleep] [Surprises] [Teamwork] [Technology] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Work]
10. Banks, Kate (1998). And if the moon could talk. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
A young child gets ready for bed. Her father reads her a book, and her mother tucks her into bed. Soon, she is fast asleep and dreaming. The moon watches from outside as the world prepares for nightfall.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Boat] [Books] [Crab] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dreams] [Family] [Fire] [Five Senses] [Lion] [Lizard] [Moon] [Night] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Reading] [Sleep] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Wind]
11. Banks, Kate (2002). Close your eyes. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
A tiger is afraid to close his eyes and go to sleep because of the darkness. His mom tells him all the things he can see in his sleep and assures him she will protect him.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Birds] [Clouds] [Desert] [Dreams] [Fear] [Feelings] [Lost] [Moon] [Mountains] [Ocean] [Protection] [Rain] [Sight] [Sky] [Sleep] [Tiger] [Tree]
12. Barasch, Lynne (1992). Rodney's inside story. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Mom tells a story to Baby Gray about Rodney Rabbit, who lives in a cabbage and has vegetable toys and furniture.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Family] [Food] [Nutrition] [Play] [Rabbit] [Shapes] [Sleep] [Storytelling]
13. Blaustein, Muriel (1987). Bedtime, zachary!. Singapore: Blaustein.

Abstract:
Zachary is a young tiger cub who simply refuses to go to bed. One night, his parents decide to teach him a lesson and let Zachary be the parent-an he learns a lesson!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Conflict Resolution] [Misbehavior] [Parents] [Sleep] [Tiger]
14. Blegvad, Lenore (1993). Once upon a time and grandma. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Grandma takes Emma and Luke to visit the house she once lived in when she was a little girl named Norrie. Grandma tells Emma and Luke the kinds of things Norrie used to do. When Emma and Luke have difficulty believing Grandma was Norrie, she proves it to them.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Art] [Bedtime] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Games] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Jumping] [Memory] [Music] [Nutrition] [Play] [Playground] [Reptiles] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Spring] [Summer] [Toys] [Transportation] [Turtle] [Winter]
15. Bock, Lee (2003). Oh, crumps! Ay, caramba!. Greenbay, WI: Raven Tree Press.

Abstract:
One night, a sleepy farmer has a lot of chores to do and also has a hard time keeping his chore list striaght. One mishap after another heeps him from getting sleep. As a result, he mixes up his tasks so that he plans to "mow the cow, climb the fence, repair the hay, and milk the silo." Hopefully no one will disturb the farmer's sleep again before morning!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Cat] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Exercise] [Farm] [Glossary] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Language] [Multicultural] [Responsibilities] [Sleep] [Spanish] [Walking]
16. Bond, Felicia (1984). Poinsettia and the firefighters. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
Poinsettia becomes afraid her first night alone in her new room because it is dark and there are many strange noises. She spots a fire outside her window and the firefighters become her nighttime friends.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Fear] [Fire] [Friendship] [Night]
17. Bourgeois, Paulette (1996). Franklin has a sleepover. Niagara Falls, New York: Kids Can Press.

Abstract:
Franklin and Bear are excited for their first sleepover at Franklin's house. It's fun to play games, have a campfire, and campout in the livingroom with your friend. However, when it's time to go to bed, Bear and Franklin realize how scary sleepovers can be.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Camping] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Health] [Homesickness] [Parents] [Playing] [Pretend] [Sadness] [Safety] [Separation] [Toys] [Traditions] [Turtle]
18. Briggs, Raymond (1994). The bear. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
One night while Tilly is sleeping a bear comes into her room. The next morning Tilly tells her parents about the bear, but they don't think the bear is real. Tilly takes care of the bear all through the day. While Tilly is sleeping, the bear exits through the window to return back to his home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bath] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Beverage] [Family] [Food] [Helping] [Imagination] [Love] [Night] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Verbal Communication]
19. Briggs, Raymond (1978). The snowman. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
A boy builds a snowman which comes alive in the middle of the night. The boy and the snowman spend all night together. When the boy wakes up in the morning, his friend has melted.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Change] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Seasons] [Snow] [Weather] [Winter]
20. Bronin, Andrew (1975). Gus and buster work things out. New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegon Inc..

Abstract:
Brothers Gus and Buster start fighting over their top and bottom bunkbeds. They continue to learn how to trust, share, and cooperate. Eventually they get along very well.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Argument] [Bedtime] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fight] [Raccoon] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]
21. Browne, Anthony (1997). Willy the dreamer. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Willy the ape dreams. Willy dreams the same things you or I might dream and his dreams show a very colorful imagination.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Ape] [Bedtime] [Dreams] [Fantasy]
22. Brown, Marc (1994). Arthur's first sleepover. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arthur is having his first sleepover in a tent in his backyard. Arthur and his friends Buster and Brian plan to watch for spaceships and aliens during the night. Arthur's sister plays a trick on the boys, and they come up with a plan to get her back.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Camping] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Excitement] [Family] [Fear] [Fun] [Night] [Parents] [Recreation] [Shadows] [Siblings] [Sounds] [Teasing] [Verbal Communication]
23. Brown, Margaret Wise (1953). Sleepy abc. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Co., Inc..

Abstract:
Letters help to describe the different events that happen at night around bedtime.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Bedtime] [Family] [Night] [Parents] [Sleep] [Sounds]
24. Brown, Margaret Wise (1952). A child's good morning. New York: William R. Scott, Inc. Publishers.

Abstract:
As they awake in the morning, animals and plants go through a series of interesting activities.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Bee] [Day] [Environment] [Feelings] [Goat] [Happiness] [Horse] [Insects] [Morning] [Morning] [Plants] [Rabbit] [Sheep] [Sleep] [Squirrel] [Sun] [Time] [Verbal Communication]
25. Brown, Margaret Wise (1995). Buenas noches luna. : Harper Arco Iris.

Abstract:
A small rabbit is getting ready to go to bed. He says goodnight to everything he can see. Each page grows darker and darker until the rabbit falls asleep. (written in Spanish)

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Cat] [Cow] [Family] [Language] [Moon] [Mouse] [Multicultural] [Night] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Spanish]
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