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1. Brenner, Barbara (2004). One small place in a tree. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
A bear scratches the bark of a tree; beetles form small openings; a woodpecker eats the beetles; bacteria takes over the tree and a small hole is formed. Although the tree is dying, this small hole is still a home for many animals. Both living and dying trees are important as shelter and home to living organisms.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bear] [Beetle] [Birds] [Birth] [Bluebird] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Frog] [Home] [Insects] [Mouse] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Safety] [Seasons] [Snake] [Snow] [Spider] [Spring] [Squirrel] [Summer] [Tree] [Weather] [Wildlife] [Wind] [Winter] [Woodpecker]
2. Carle, Eric (1999). The very clumsy click beetle. New York: Philomel.

Abstract:
The very clumsy click beetle goes for a walk and accidently falls onto his back. The wise old click beetle sees him struggling and demonstrates how he can flip back to his feet. The clumsy click beetle tries and tries but cannot master it until he's about to get stepped on. He narrowly avoids the foot and saves his own life.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Beetle] [Encouragement] [Escape] [Frustration] [Insects] [Learning] [Mouse] [Night] [Persistence] [Practice] [Snail] [Sounds] [Turtle] [Walking] [Worm]
3. Carle, Eric (1977). The grouchy ladybug. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A grouch ladybug and a friendly ladybug fly to a leaf with aphids. The grouchy ladybug tells the friendly ladybug to go away. They decide to fight, but the grouchy ladybug goes on to look for even bigger food. Every animal the grouchy ladybug encounters is not big enough until the whale slaps her across the ocean. At six o'clock, the grouchy ladybug returns to the leaf. The friendly ladybug saves the grouchy ladybug some aphids, and the two ladybugs become friends.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Aphid] [Bee] [Beetle] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Crustaceans] [Elephant] [Fight] [Food] [Friendship] [Gorilla] [Greed] [Hyena] [Insects] [Kindness] [Ladybug] [Lobster] [Plants] [Reptiles] [Rhinoceros] [Selfishness] [Skunk] [Snake] [Sparrow] [Verbal Communication] [Whale]
4. Cole, Henry (1995). Jack's garden. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Jack has a garden where he plants seeds. Plants and flowers grow in the garden. The garden attracts insects and birds.

Abstract provided by Tina Brezinski for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bee] [Beetle] [Birds] [Bug] [Butterfly] [Critical Thinking] [Flowers] [Insects] [Plants] [Rain] [Seasons] [Seed] [Sequence] [Summer] [Water]
5. Ezra, Mark (1994). The sleepy dormouse. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Field mice live in such interesting places. The realistic scenery and twists of plot will keep children on their toes.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beetle] [Critical Thinking] [Insects] [Mice] [Nature] [Weasel]
6. Granstrom, Brita & Manning, Mick (2005). Yuck!. Great Britain: Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

Abstract:
Yuck! shows us some of the animal world's most interesting babies, along with what they love to eat for supper! Let's look at what human babies eat!

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Baby] [Beetle] [Birds] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Food] [Insects] [Nutrition] [Spider] [Toad] [Worm]
7. Hepworth, Cathi (1998). Bug off!. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
There are so many words that have bugs in them!FrANTic, encROACH, maMOTH, they are all over the place. Both words and pictures work together to bring these bugs to life.

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Bee] [Beetle] [Insects] [Moth]
8. Hewitt, Sally (2003). Pop-up bugs: Creepy crawlers face to face. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Abstract:
Rhyming words and 3-Dimensional pictures describe various bugs. Specific facts are given about each bug. These pages come alive! (A Board Book)

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

Keywords: [Beetle] [Bug] [Insects] [Mosquito] [Praying Mantis] [Rhyme] [Scorpion] [Tarantula] [Wasp]
9. Hoberman, Mary Ann (2000). The eensy-weensy spider. Boston, MA: Little.

Abstract:
Travel beyond the waterspout -- out into the garden, pond, brook, shoe store, and even the park with this determined spring-loving spider. Sing the all-time classic tune or just read with rhythm!This book will catch you in its colorful web and keep you on your toes as you advance beyond the traditional limits.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [Affection] [Amphibians] [Anticipation] [Baby] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Beetle] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Body Parts] [Brook] [Bully] [Butterfly] [Caring] [Caterpillar] [Change] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Colors] [Community] [Companion] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Counting] [Courage] [Curiosity] [Cycle] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Direction] [Discovery] [Dragonfly] [Duck] [Environment] [Exercise] [Family] [Fish] [Flowers] [Frog] [Fun] [Garden] [Grasshopper] [Injury] [Insects] [Instruments] [Language] [Morning] [Moving] [Music] [Nature] [Numbers] [Parade] [Parents] [Park] [Plants] [Pond] [Practice] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Routine] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Shopping] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Song] [Spider] [Spring] [Success] [Sun] [Swimming] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather] [Worm]
10. Inkpen, Mike (1991). Billy's beetle. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Jovanovich.

Abstract:
A boy has lost his beetle. He asks many people and animals in his search for the beetle. The search continues until it is found.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beetle] [Caterpillar] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Elephant] [Five Senses] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hedgehog] [Insects] [Instruments] [Loss] [Music] [Pig] [Polar Bear] [Smell] [Spider] [Verbal Communication] [Worm]
11. Ipcar, Dahlov (1975). Bug city. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
A family of bugs go about their everyday life working, shopping, and having fun. They encounter worms, lightening bugs, butterflies, and other insects throughout the day.

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Beetle] [Butterfly] [Community] [Family] [Fun] [Humor] [Insects] [Parents] [Play] [Self Esteem] [Shopping] [Verbal Communication]
12. Johnston, Tony (2000). Desert song. San Francisco, CA: Sierra Club Books for Children.

Abstract:
Desert activities are not done when the sun goes down. The bats come out of their cave at night to hunt and move from their daily slumber. The coyote howls alone as the moon shines above. The insects search for sweet fruit. The desert holds many secrets for those who listen to the song.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Beetle] [Birds] [Cave] [Coyote] [Desert] [Insects] [Night] [Owl] [Sand] [Snake] [Sounds]
13. Johnston, Tony (2005). The whole green world. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Put on your shoes and prepare to walk the world! Learn all that goes into planting and growing seeds then watch as the world turns green. Animated text and vibrant illustrations detail this rhyming story so you can "dance the whole green world."

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Ant] [Bee] [Beetle] [Birds] [Colors] [Dancing] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Food] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Insects] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Plants] [Reading] [Seasons] [Seed] [Self Esteem] [Tree] [Verbal Communication]
14. Kirk, David (1994). Miss spider's tea party. New York: Callaway.

Abstract:
Miss Spider is planning to have eight for tea. But what is she to do when the bugs are too scared to eat her cake?Ask Miss Spider how she makes friends with every moth, tick, and flea -- just by having cake and tea.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Ant] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Beetle] [Butterfly] [Caring] [Caterpillar] [Colors] [Communication] [Community] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Differences] [Discrimination] [Emotions] [Empathy] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Individuality] [Insects] [Kindness] [Loneliness] [Misunderstanding] [Moth] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Peer Resistance] [Perspective] [Problem Solving] [Respect] [Sadness] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Spider]
15. Kirk, David (1999). Little miss spider. New York: Callaway.

Abstract:
Families are different. Miss Spider knows best -- when finding her mother, love is the truest test.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adoption] [Affection] [Beetle] [Birds] [Caring] [Caterpillar] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Loneliness] [Love] [Perspective] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Spider] [Understanding]
16. Kitchen, Bert (1991). Pig in a barrow. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
Each rhyme tells of a different thing each animal or insect does on a farm.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beetle] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Cat] [Caterpillar] [Chicken] [Differences] [Dog] [Duck] [Farm] [Insects] [Mouse] [Pig] [Rabbit] [Reptiles] [Rhyme] [Robin] [Turtle]
17. Laden, Nina (2000). Roberto the insect architect. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Being an architect is tough when you are a termite. But with hard work and dedication, Roberto is determined to become one.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Ant] [Architecture] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Beetle] [Bias] [Buildings] [Butterfly] [Careers] [Caring] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Dedication] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discrimination] [Dreams] [Flea] [Fly] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Habitat] [Hard Work] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Museum] [Newspaper] [Patience] [Photograph] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Spider] [Technology] [Termite] [Tick] [Time] [Tools]
18. Lobel, Arnold (1980). Fables. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
In these twenty different tales, a little line of advice is shared.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baboon] [Bear] [Beetle] [Birds] [Chicken] [Crab] [Crow] [Crustaceans] [Deception] [Duck] [Excitement] [Fable] [Fox] [Frog] [Insects] [Lion] [Lobster] [Ostrich]
19. McDonald, Megan (2005). Ant and honey bee: What a pair!. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Ant and Honey Bee use their friendship to create a two-things-that-go-together pair of costumes for Cricket's party. As it starts to rain on the walk to Cricket's house, what will happen to Ant and Honey Bees costumes?

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Ant] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Beetle] [Butterfly] [Challenges] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Creativity] [Cricket] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Feelings] [Fly] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Imagination] [Insects] [Party] [Persistence] [Sadness] [Spider] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
20. Nickle, John (1999). The ant bully. New York: Scholastic.

Abstract:
Lucas is different than the other kids and he is often bullied by one boy in particular, Sid. Sid takes Lucas' hat and sprays him with water and to take out his frustrations, Lucas in turn bullies the ants. To teach Lucas a lesson the ants take him to their queen ant. The Queen ant has the wizard ant shrink Lucas so he can live and work as an ant so he can appreciate what they do. Lucas gathered food, defended the colony, and attended to the queen. The queen has Lucas turned back into his normal size and when Lucas wakes up, he sees that the ants have decided to teach Sid a lesson because how he is ant size.

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Bath] [Beetle] [Bully] [Courage] [Family] [Food] [Glasses] [Hard Work] [Insects] [Misbehavior] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Protection] [Revenge] [Spider] [Teamwork] [Television] [Tobacco] [Wasp] [Water] [Work]
21. Nickle, John (1999). The any bully. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Lucas is and ordinary boy with glasses being mistreated by Sid, the neighborhood bully. Lucas copes with the bullying by tormenting ants with water. The ants retaliate and take Lucas to their Queen ant. She has Lucas shrunk so he can live and work as an ant so he can appreciate what they do. Lucas gathered food, defended the colony, and attended to the queen. The queen appreciates the lesson Lucas has learned and rewards him by turning him back into his normal size. When Lucas wakes up, he sees that the ants have decided to teach Sid a lesson, because he has now been shrunk to their size.

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Bath] [Beetle] [Body Parts] [Bully] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Glasses] [Hard Work] [Insects] [Misbehavior] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Sizes] [Spider] [Stress Management] [Wasp] [Water]
22. Peters, Lisa (2000). Cold little duck, duck, duck. Hong Kong: Greenwilllow","HarperCollins.

Abstract:
When a little duck comes back to soon for spring, he finds himself in the dead of winter. So the little duck imagines what it would be like if it were spring. To his surprise when he wakes the ice is melting and other ducks are around him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Beetle] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cold] [Duck] [Flowers] [Ice] [Insects] [Letters] [Mistake] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pond] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Sounds] [Spring] [Swimming] [Winter] [Worm]
23. Piers, Helen (1999). Who's in my bed?. New York: Marshall Cavendish.

Abstract:
A donkey is tired and wants to go to sleep but he finds a pig inside his stable. The pig says that he is there because there is someone in his pigsty. The donkey goes to the pigsty and finds the dog there. The dog is in the pigsty because the hen is in his baske. A mouse is in the henhouse because a beetle is sitting in his mousehole. Does the donkey ever get to sleep?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Beetle] [Chicken] [Dog] [Donkey] [Farm] [Insects] [Mouse] [Night] [Pig] [Problem Solving] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Sounds]
24. Potter, Beatrix (1910). The tale of mrs. tittlemouse. New York: Viking Penguin, Inc..

Abstract:
Mrs. Tittlemouse tries to keep her house clean but visitors keep dropping in. Bees make a nest and she must get Mr. Toad to help her clean it out. Will she ever finish cleaning?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bee] [Beetle] [Butterfly] [Cleanliness] [Frog] [Insects] [Mouse] [Spider]
25. Rylant, Cynthia (1984). This year's garden. New York: Bradbury Press.

Abstract:
As summer comes and goes, we can see all of the good things that come out of a garden. It's never too early to think about next year's garden.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Beetle] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Garden] [Insects] [Nutrition] [Seasons] [Spring] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]
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