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1. Andersen, Hans Christian (2004). For sure! For sure!. Little Rock: August House Littlefork.

Abstract:
Did you know that chickens gossip too? Come read about one chick that plucks out her feathers, supposedly to look good and impress her rooster. After one of her feathers is plucker, an owl sees her actions and spreads the word. The story gets turned around and exaggerated especially when the newspaper prints it.

Katie Armbruster, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Behavior] [Birds] [Chicken] [Death] [Differences] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Fly] [Friendship] [Gossip] [Hearing] [Loss] [Love] [Newspaper] [Owl] [Peace] [Play] [Storytelling] [Truth]
2. Bateman, Teresa (2004). The bully blockers club. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Lotty is very excited to begin a new school year. When she arrives at school, Grant Grizzly changes her attitude. He picks on her everyday, causing her to feel ill. Lotty tries to get Grant to stop by ignoring him, being his friend, and telling the teacher. It seems as if nothing can stop the bully, until Lotty and her friends create the Bully Blockers Club.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Bully] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Embarrassment] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Problem Solving] [Resolution] [School] [Self Esteem] [Stress] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
3. Blance, Ellen & Cook, Ann (1973). Monster has a party. London: Longman Group Limited.

Abstract:
Monster and his friend plan and prepare for Monster's birthday party. Monster becomes sad when no one shows up because of the parents' fears of Monster. His sadness disappears after Monster saves people from a burning buildin, the parents' fears fade and the children come to his party.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Behavior] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Decision Making] [Emergency] [Feelings] [Fire] [Games] [Monsters] [Preparation] [Reading] [Rescue] [Sadness] [Writing]
4. Bonsall, Crosby (1999). The day I had to play with my sister. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
A boy has a hard time dealing with his younger sister while teaching her the rules of hide-and-seek. She just won't listen! Uggh...being a big brother can be tough!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Attention] [Autumn] [Behavior] [Challenges] [Communication] [Counting] [Determination] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Games] [Individuality] [Learning] [Listening] [Numbers] [Patience] [Play] [Playing] [Relationship] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Siblings] [Teaching]
5. Brett, Jan (2002). Daisy comes home. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Daisy is one of six hens and is the outcast. After being pushed out of the henhouse, she takes a ride along the river. She meets various animals and instinctively uses her coping skills to survive. She returns home and uses those newly found skills and is no longer bullied by the rest of the hens.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Behavior] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Buffalo] [Bully] [Careers] [Caring] [Chicken] [China] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Dog] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Happiness] [Market] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Pets] [Refusal Skills] [Responsibilities] [River] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Transportation]
6. 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]
7. Brown, Laurene Krasny//Brown, Marc (1986). Dinosaurs divorce. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Divorce can be a scary thing for children. Questions and concerns about divorce can be answered with help from the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs explain everything from why parents divorce to celebrating holidays with two families to satisfy the inquisitive young mind.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appreciation] [Behavior] [Change] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Divorce] [Divorce] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Listening] [Loss] [Loss] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Parents] [Relationship] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
8. Campbell, Bebe Moore (2003). Sometimes my mommy gets angry. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
When Annie wakes up in the morning, she is relieved to find her euphoric mother in the kitchen. They share a healthy breakfast, then her mother helps her get ready for school. After a fun day at school, Annie comes home to an angry and yelling mother. Annie copes by calling her grandmother to talk about her feelings. She takes care of herself and maintains a positive attitude with happy thoughts. She uses effective strategies to accept her mother’s bipolar disorder.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Affection] [African American] [Anger] [Art] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Bipolar] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Coping] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Emotions] [Empathy] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Helping] [Illness] [Independence] [Kindness] [Love] [Memory] [Misbehavior] [Moods] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pretend] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [School] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Support] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather]
9. Cannon, Janell (1997). Stellaluna: A pop-up book and mobile. San Diego/New York: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
After being separated from Mother Bat, Stellaluna falls into a nest of baby birds. The family of birds adopt Stellaluna as one of thier own, while Stellaluna does her best to eat "bugs without making faces", sleep during the night, and stop hanging upside down. In the end, Stellaluna rejoins her mother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adventures] [Animals] [Bat] [Behavior] [Birds] [Challenges] [Change] [Cooperation] [Determination] [Differences] [Discovery] [Family] [Friendship] [Habitat] [Individuality] [Kindness] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Lost] [Missing] [Obedience] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Relief] [Self Esteem] [Shelter] [Similarities] [Sleep] [Survival] [Verbal Communication]
10. Cannon, Janell (2000). Crickwing. San Diego: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Crickwing is different from all the other cockroaches. He likes to create sculptures and has a twisted wing. Crickwing is tired of being bullied by the bigger animals in the forest and mistakenly takes his anger out on the leaf-cutter ants, learning a valuable lesson in return.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Ambition] [Anger] [Animals] [Ant] [Anteater] [Apology] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Art] [Behavior] [Bully] [Caring] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Differences] [Disability] [Environment] [Fear] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Habitat] [Helping] [Insects] [Kindness] [Learning] [Mistake] [Nature] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Resolution] [Revenge] [Sadness] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Survival] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Unselfish] [Worry]
11. Carle, Eric (2002). "Slowly, slowly, slowly," said the sloth. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
"Slowly, slowly, slowly..." the sloth moves through the day. Many animals are curious as to why the sloth is so slow, quiet, boring, and lazy!? In a short description of the sloth written and provided by Jane Goodall at the beginning of the book, she states that sloths are "delightful, gentle, peace-loving creatures".

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Environment] [Habitat] [Individuality] [Misunderstanding] [Observation] [Opinions] [Peace] [Self Esteem] [Sloth] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]
12. Carlson, Nancy (1983/2003). Loudmouth George and the sixth-grade bully. Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda Books, Inc..

Abstract:
George's first day of school is ruined by Big Mike, who bullies George and steals his lunch. All week, George does everything he can to keep Big Mike happy. However, George can't live in fear forever! George and his friend Harriet spend the weekend devising a plan to stop Big Mike and his evil ways.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Aggression] [Ambition] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Behavior] [Bravery] [Bully] [Caring] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Helping] [Insecurity] [Kindness] [Misbehavior] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Refusal Skills] [Relief] [Rescue] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Teamwork] [Teasing] [Trick] [Worry]
13. Clayton, Elaine (1996). Ella's trip to the museum. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
Ella and her class are going to the museum. She is very excited about being there. All of the art work seems to be calling to her. They ask her to fly with the angels, spin with the ballerinas, or dance with the statues. Her teacher wants Ella to enjoy the art, but doesn't understand that it is exactly what Ella is doing!

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

Keywords: [Art] [Behavior] [Creativity] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Flowers] [Imagination] [Learning] [Museum] [Plants] [Playing] [School] [Seasons] [Spring] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication]
14. Collins, Suzanne (2005). When charlie mcbutton lost power. New York: Penguin Young Readers Group.

Abstract:
Charlie loves to play computerized games. When lightning strikes a nearby tower, Charlie's home is left without power. After several poor choices in finding something to occupy his time, Charlie discovers he can have fun without "plugging in".

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Affection] [Aggression] [Behavior] [Closeness] [Computer] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Imagination] [Lightning] [Playing] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Storm] [Technology] [Weather]
15. Cuneo, Diane (1999). Mary louise loses her manners. New York: Random House, Inc.

Abstract:
Mary Louise loses her manners during breakfast one day and goes on a journey to find them all around town. Through the journey, the importance of manners becomes a reality for Mary Louise while at the restaurant, doctor's office, and library.

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

Keywords: [Behavior] [Body Parts] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Family] [Five Senses] [Goal Setting] [Library] [Listening] [Manners] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Restaurant] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Verbal Communication]
16. DeFelice, Cynthia (2000). Cold feet. New York: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc..

Abstract:
Playing the bagpipes is Willie McPhee's favorite form of entertainment, but because his audience is unable to pay for his entertainment, Willie is forced to leave. On his journey to find money, he becomes tired and his clothes wear out. Across the forest he sees a dead man and since his shoes are torn, he takes the dead man's boots. As he approaches a house to find hospitality, see how the dead man comes back to haunt him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Clothing] [Cold] [Compromise] [Consequences] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Folktale] [Giving] [Instruments] [Snow] [Sounds] [Storytelling] [Survival] [Travel] [Walking] [Weather] [Winter]
17. dePaola, Tomie (1998). Big anthony, his story. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Big Anthony is born, and from the beginning cannot seem to pay attention. This gets him in trouble, where ever he travels.

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

Keywords: [Attention] [Behavior] [Forgetful] [Italian] [Multicultural]
18. Fleming, Denise (1998). Mama cat has three kittens. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Mama cat's daily routine includes washing her paws, chasing leaves, sharpening her claws, and taking naps. Two of her kittens, Fluffy and Skinny, follow this same routine with her. Meanwhile, Boris is napping. When Mama cat and the other two kittens nap, Boris washes his paws, sharpens his claws, chases leaves, pounces on Mama cat while Fluffy and Skinny fall back to sleep.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Behavior] [Cat] [Comparisons] [Differences] [Family] [Fun] [Hygiene] [Imitation] [Laziness] [Learning] [Play] [Role Model] [Routine] [Sand] [Sleep] [Uniqueness] [Walking]
19. Gosselin, Kim (1998). Taking diabetes to school. Valley Park, MO: JayJo Books, LLC..

Abstract:
Jayson explains how having diabetes effects his day, but doesn't stop him from doing what other kids do. Like most kids, Jayson loves to play at recess and take part in gym class.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Behavior] [Body Parts] [Diabetes] [Differences] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Food] [Health] [Medicine] [Nurse] [Nutrition] [School] [Soccer] [Sports]
20. Gosselin, Kim (1995). Taking asthma to camp: A fictional story about asthma camp. St. Louis, MO: JayJo Books.

Abstract:
Justin is scared to leave his parents for the first time to travel to camp. Asthma camp turns out to be a place he greatly enjoys. He learns about asthma and its effects on his body. By the end of the week Justin leaves camp but he can't wait until the following year to come back.

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

Keywords: [Asthma] [Awareness] [Behavior] [Camping] [Challenges] [Change] [Decision Making] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Family] [Fishing] [Food] [Learning] [Medicine] [Nutrition] [Recreation] [Rules] [School] [Self Esteem]
21. hooks, bell (2002). Be boy buzz. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
bell hooks poetically describes the pleasures of being a boy. Boys are beautiful. Sometimes, they are all boy. Sometimes, they like to laugh and talk, and sometimes they like the quietness of being alone. Boys have many moods, actions, and emotions.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Behavior] [Emotions] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Gender] [Happiness] [Love] [Moods] [Play] [Quiet] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
22. Howe, James (2004). Kaddish for grandpa in Jesus' name amen. New York: Antheneum Booksfor Young Readers.

Abstract:
A young girl finds her own spirituality while observing the differing social customs of her Jewish and Christian relatives following her grandfather's sudden death. She interacts with her family to remember her grandfather in special ways at home, at church, and before bed.

Susan Baker-Gillette, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Angel] [Art] [Baby] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Behavior] [Church] [Dancing] [Emotions] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Hebrew] [Hygiene] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Parents] [Sadness]
23. Hughes, Shirley (1995). Rhymes for annie rose. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
More than twenty rhymes tell about the daily life and activities of a young girl named Annie Rose. The playful poems cover several topics including animals, people, seasons, routines and adventures that children love.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Bedtime] [Behavior] [Birds] [Boat] [Body Parts] [Clothing] [Counting] [Cow] [Dancing] [Day] [Dog] [Dolls] [Dreams] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Garden] [Imagination] [Mice] [Moon] [Morning] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Night] [Numbers] [Playing] [Poetry] [Presents] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Sand] [Sea] [Seasons] [Sheep] [Snow] [Summer] [Sun] [Toys] [Tree] [Water] [Weather] [Winter]
24. Jango-Cohen, Judith (2005). Camels. New York: Benchmark Books.

Abstract:
The word camel comes from the arabic word jamil, meaning beauty. Learn more about this animal through reading about its diet, birth and growth, and even camels on a racetrack! A glossary and index give you more information for other texts and websites.

Abstract provided by Kate Wirtz for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Arabian] [Asian] [Australian] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Camel] [China] [Desert] [Diversity] [Drought] [Glossary] [Iranian] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sand] [Science] [South American] [Sun] [Temperature] [Verbal Communication]
25. Jolley, Mike (1999). Grunter: A pig with an attitude. Brookfield, CT: Millbrook Press.

Abstract:
Grnter is a pig with an attitude. He thinks he rules the little green farm. All of the other animals are sick of it!On his birthday, Grunter thinks everyone forgot him but they have decided to get their revenge. Before Grunter knows what's going on, he's blasted into outer space. Where will he end up now?

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Behavior] [Birds] [Birthday] [Bully] [Cat] [Celebration] [Chicken] [Dog] [Duck] [Farm] [Feelings] [Manners] [Misbehavior] [Mouse] [Overweight] [Pig] [Sadness] [Sheep] [Surprises] [Trick]
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