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1. Adams, Eric J.//Adams, Kathleen (2000). On the day his daddy left. Morton Grove, Il: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
On the day his daddy leaves town, Danny wakes up early to write down a secret question, then he slips it into his pocket. He shows and talks about the secret question to his teacher, his mom, his friend, and even his dad. Each person tries to reassure Danny that his parent's divorce is not his fault. Danny's secret question flies away in the wind, but he still keeps asking other questions -- and he always will.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Change] [Conflict] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Divorce] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Guilt] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

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2. Adler, David A. (1997). Chanukah in chelm. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Mendal, the caretaker of the Chelm synagogue must find a table to set the menorah on. He searches the synagogue and cannot find one. Rabbi Nachman sends him to a carpenter to get one. Preparation for Hanukkah in this town of Chelm is remarkably eventful and fun.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Church] [Critical Thinking] [Customs] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Folktale] [Food] [Hanukkah] [Holidays] [Humor] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Prayer] [Preparation] [Religion] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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3. Alarcon, Francisco X. (1997). Laughing tomatoes and other spring poems. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
A bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems about family, nature, and celebrations.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Caring] [Celebration] [Cinco De Mayo] [Community] [Day] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Giving] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Loyalty] [Mexican] [Mexican American] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Night] [Peace] [Plants] [Poetry] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Sky] [Spring] [Sun] [Unselfish] [Woods]

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4. Anno, Mitsumasa (1976). The king's flower. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
The king believes he must have everything bigger and better than anyone else until he tries to grow the biggest flower. The little flower is so beautiful that the king realizes that bigger does not mean better.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Beliefs] [Differences] [Learning] [Observation] [Overeating] [Plants] [Royalty] [Sizes] [Teeth]

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5. Asch, Frank (1972). I met a penguin. New York: McGraw Hill.

Abstract:
A lion who lives on an island is told he is a bad fisherman by his friends. He goes out in a rowboat to think and is caught in a storm. When the storm is over, he is shipwrecked on a different island. He meets and falls in love with a penguin, but ends up in another storm and is shipwrecked back on the first island by himself.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beliefs] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Lion] [Loneliness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Penguin] [Verbal Communication]

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6. Balian, Lorna (1977). Bah!Humbug?. Nashville: Abingdon.

Abstract:
A young girl and her slightly older brother have a little feud. Is Santa Claus real or not?They make a bet and wait for Santa on Christmas Eve.

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

Keywords: [Beliefs] [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Holidays] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Berson, Harold (1975). A moose is not a mouse. New York: Crown.

Abstract:
A mouse lives in fear of the cat. It is not until he sees a picture of a moose that he thinks that when he grows up he will be bigger than the cat. As it happens, the mouse's mother tells him that a mouse is not a moose.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Cat] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Imagination] [Misunderstanding] [Moose] [Mouse] [Peer Resistance] [Self Esteem]

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8. 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]

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9. Boedoe, Geefwee (2004). Arrowville. China: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
In the town of Arrowville disagreement and frenzy is a way of life, but a young girl named Barb wants to agree and get along. She gets in trouble for this and runs away. At the same time the Targets make a wrong turn and end up in Arrowville. The Arrows think they are invaders. It is Barb who helps the Arrows and Targets come together and understand each other.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Beliefs] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Diversity] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Individuality] [Misunderstanding] [Peer Resistance] [Perspective] [Poetry] [Prejudice] [Rhythm] [Uniqueness]

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10. Borden, Louise (2000). Sleds on boston common: A story from the american revolution. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
It's 1774 and British troops are occupying Boston. King George closes Boston Harbor to punish people who speak out against his laws. Henry, a young boy from Boston, hopes to try out his new sled on his birthday. But when he and his brothers and sister get to the hill they find that the troops have set up camp there. After building up enough courage, Henry asks General Gage to move his troops because Boston Common is for everyone. Being a kind man of his word, General Gage agrees and the children can once again sled.

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

Keywords: [American] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Birthday] [Boat] [British] [Courage] [England] [Exercise] [Family] [Giving] [History] [Play] [Presents] [Royalty] [School] [Sharing] [Skating] [Sledding] [Snow] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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11. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]

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12. Broger, Achim (1986). The santa clauses. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
The newspaper publishes an article that states that there is no Santa Claus.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Verbal Communication]

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13. Carlson, Nancy (1988). I like me!. New York: Puffin Books.

Abstract:
A very fine pig lists all the good qualities she sees in herself, along with what helps her cope when she's feeling low. She points out that nothing is better than being yourself. She paints, rides her bike, reads good books, and takes care of herself.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Animals] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Body Image] [Body Parts] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Determination] [Differences] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Health] [Honesty] [Identification] [Images] [Individuality] [Love] [Morning] [Observation] [Pig] [Recognition] [Respect] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Teeth] [Understanding] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Casler, Leigh (1994). The boy who dreamed of an acorn. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Three boys climb a mountain hoping to dream of power. The boy who dreams of an acorn does not understand his gift. He is unhappy with his gift until he realizes that he grows as the acorn grows and his heart stretches out like the branches of a tree.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Beliefs] [Critical Thinking] [Dreams] [Eagle] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Plants] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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15. Child, Lauren (2001). What planet are you from, Clarice Bean?. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Clarice Bean is having a hard time coming up with an idea for her project on the environment. To make matters worse, she is paired up with her tag-along neighbor, Robert Granger. Her situation looks hopeless until her brother becomes an ecowarrior in an effort to "free the tree" from being cut down in their neighborhood. Robert and Clarice become ecowarriors themselves, saving the tree and their project.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Camping] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Communication] [Community] [Comparisons] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Conservation] [Cooperation] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Destruction] [Determination] [Earth] [Environment] [Faith] [Family] [Fight] [Frustration] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Individuality] [Learning] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Presentation] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Respect] [Role Model] [School] [Science] [Stress Management] [Success] [Support] [Teaching] [Teamwork] [Tree] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]

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16. Choi, Sook Nyul (1993). Halmoni and the picnic. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Yunmi wants her grandmother, Halmoni to feel at home in New York City. However, Halmoni is having trouble adjusting to the American customs that differ so much from the customs of her native Korea. Yunmi's friends suggest that Halmoni chaperone the annual class picnic to Central Park. It may be an opportunity to open-up and feel comfortable in her new home.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Beliefs] [Challenges] [Communication] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Customs] [Determination] [Differences] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Generations] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Immigrants] [Insecurity] [Korean] [Language] [Loneliness] [Misunderstanding] [Multicultural] [Park] [Picnic] [Recreation] [Sadness] [Self Confidence] [Shyness] [Support] [Worry]

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17. Cumberbatch, Judy (2006). Can you hear the sea?. New York: Bloomsbury Children's Books.

Abstract:
Sarah's grandpa gives her a special shell and says if she listens carefully she can hear the sea, but all she hears are everday village noises.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Beliefs] [Bodies Of Water] [Cooking] [Family] [Food] [Fruit] [Grandparents] [Instruments] [Listening] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Persistence] [River] [Sea] [Shells] [Sounds] [Trust] [Village]

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18. Egan, Tim (1996). Metropolitan cow. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Bennett Gibbons, the only calf in his neighborhood, often feels very bored and alone. When the Andersons, a family of pigs, move in next-door, Bennett instantly becomes friends with Webster, the youngest Anderson. Come join Bennett and Webster in the joy and pains of friendship.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adventures] [Anger] [Animals] [Apology] [Beliefs] [Boredom] [Caring] [Courage] [Cow] [Culture] [Equality] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pig] [Play] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Gerstein, Mordicai (1987). The mountains of tibet. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A boy has dreams of visiting the world. He grows up and dies in the same city. Once he dies, he has a chance to live again as any animal, in any planet, in any country, and with any parents. He chooses the same life, except he decides to be a girl.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Dreams] [Goal Setting] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Sexuality] [Verbal Communication]

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20. Gilmore, Rachna (1994). Lights for gita. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers.

Abstract:
Gita is very excited about celebrating her favorite Hindu holiday, Divali, a festival of lights. But this year things are different and she must celebrate this special holiday in her new home. This transition is hard for Gita and made even more difficult by the seasonal rain. With the help from her parents, Gita must learn how to carry her beliefs and memories into her new home and make this year's Divali, a holiday to remember.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Beliefs] [Celebration] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Depression] [Disappointment] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Hindu] [Holidays] [Homesickness] [Ice] [Memories] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Rain] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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21. Gilmore, Rachna (1994). Lights for Gita. Toronto, Canada: Second Story Press.

Abstract:
Today is a new day. What a glow! Gita is excited about Divali. The festival of lights and time to celebrate with family. There are things to prepare for the fathering of friends. And time passes just like day and night. Gita wonders no more with laughter.

Mia Garnett, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Activities] [Anticipation] [Attention] [Bedtime] [Beliefs] [Celebration] [Change] [Closeness] [Comparisons] [Confidence] [Courage] [Culture]

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22. Goble, Paul (1990). Iktomi and the ducks. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
An arrogant Indian loses his horse. While he is looking for his horse, he goes duck hunting and fools the ducks long enough to kill them. Because he does not like noises, he tries to stop two trees from creaking. While he does this, he becomes stuck and a wolf eats the Indian's ducks.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Duck] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Horse] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Self Esteem] [Sounds] [Wolf]

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23. 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]

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24. Guthrie, Donna (1985). The witch who lives down the hall. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
A young boy lives in a special apartment building. It is so special because a witch lives down the hall...or so he thinks.

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

Keywords: [Astronomy] [Beliefs] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Magic] [Party] [Shelter] [Witches]

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25. Hamanaka, Sheila (1999). I look like a girl. New York: Morrow.

Abstract:
A girl uses her imagination to become a tiger, dolphin, horse, jaguar, and wolf. She needs nature to become independent so she can follow her dream.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Ambition] [Animals] [Appearance] [Beauty] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Dancing] [Dolphin] [Dreams] [Forest] [Horse] [Jaguar] [Jungle] [Nature] [Sea] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Wolf]

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